Brainstory Talks Nostalgia, Release Party and New Album
Brainstory is a musical trio comprised of brothers Kevin and Tony Martin, along with longtime friend, Eric Hagstrom. Releasing their debut album Buck in 2019, they’ve grown tremendously when it comes to finding their sound. Selling out their record release party at The Lodge Room yesterday, their new album, Sounds Good, is now officially available!…
Rising Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Deanna Dilandro
UCLA Radio’s Rising Artist Spotlight aims to highlight upcoming artists who have demonstrated unique creativity andtalent through their music. Through interviews and features, we delve into their journey, influences, and aspirations, giving listeners a glimpse into the future of music. It was by chance that Deanna and I found one another. I was invited by…
The NUWRLD Decade: An Interview with death’s dynamic shroud
Photos courtesy of death’s dynamic shroud Any list of the greatest vaporwave acts of all time would lose all of its credibility if it didn’t include death’s dynamic shroud near the top. Since 2014, James Webster, Keith Rankin, and Tech Honors have helped push the niche and often misunderstood genre towards the spotlight of internet…
Sounds of LA Showcase: Interview Series ft. Cherry Club and Garden Party
The following description is taken from the Sounds of LA website. Cherry Club: Cherry Club is a powerhouse all-female rock band with a sound that fuses surf rock and fem punk. With melodies like the 70s and attitude 90s, the band takes a bold step into a newly emerging fem rock era. Proudly representing women…
Mirror to Mainstage: A Conversation with Charm La’Donna
From dancing in the mirror at age eight to choreographing for the biggest names in the music industry, Charm La’Donna is the premier example of hard work paying off. Born and raised in Compton, CA, the artist discovered her passion for dance early in her lifetime. At only ten years old, she was discovered by…
Sounds of LA Showcase: Interview Series ft. The Army, The Navy
The following description is taken from the Sounds of LA website. Sparse and effective production lends a hand to a style of tightly-stitched songwriting that founders Sasha Goldberg & Maia Ciambriello honed during their years studying music in New Orleans after kindling a connection in their Bay Area hometown. Weaving meticulously stacked pop-inspired melodies with…
Sounds of LA Showcase: Interview Series ft. Lady Vengeance and Sonidos Nomadas
The following descriptions are taken from the Sounds of LA website. Lady Vengeance Lady Vengeance is an all natural, free range, no preservatives added punk band from Los Angeles. One of their most important goals is to create a space for everyone within their music, amplifying the emotional depth of their listeners’ ignored voices. Their…
Sounds of LA Showcase: Interview Series ft. Jay Satten, RC Avenue and Shilpa
The following description is taken from the Sounds of LA website. Jay Satten Los Angeles-based Jay Satten is a dynamic force in hip-hop, drawing inspiration from his roots in Chicago and New York. His music blends influences from Quincy Jones to Kanye West, maintaining a sound uniquely his own. RC Avenue Years in the making,…
An Interview with Daisy the Great: From Childhood Friends to Opening for The Kooks and The Vaccines
Childhood friends Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker are bringing their small band to the stage of the Hollywood Palladium on March 21. Opening for The Kooks with The Vaccines, the duo known as Daisy the Great is showcasing how quickly true talent can be discovered. Their hit song “The Record Playing Song” debuted in 2017,…
Making an Audio-Visual Utopia: An Interview with FM Skyline
Photos courtesy of FM Skyline Since the release of his debut record in 2017, Pete Curry, a.k.a. FM Skyline, has been a figurehead of the vaporwave community. It’s easy to understand why – his unique brand of abstract, nostalgic, and dreamlike aesthetics have become nearly synonymous with, if not definitive of the “utopian virtual” style.…
Rising Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Ghost Prom
All photos courtesy of ghost prom UCLA Radio’s Rising Artist Spotlight aims to highlight upcoming artists who have demonstrated unique creativity and talent through their music. Through interviews and features, we delve into their journey, influences, and aspirations, giving listeners a glimpse into the future of music. With the rise of indie twang and the…
Rising Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Blank Space
All photos courtesy of Blank Space UCLA Radio’s Rising Artist Spotlight aims to highlight upcoming artists who have demonstrated unique creativity and talent through their music. Through interviews and features, we delve into their journey, influences, and aspirations, giving listeners a glimpse into the future of music. Many bands have been born from the intimate…
An Interview with Alternative Citizens: Peachy San Diego 2024 Exclusive
Photography by AJ Loera Alternative Citizens, a punk rock group of high school friends from Anaheim, just might be your new favorite band. After experiencing the fun, boyish energy of their set at SOMA San Diego (read our coverage here!), I was eager to find out more about them. Singer-guitarist Zachary John, guitarist Mason Ortiz, drummer…
Rising Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Dinner Time
Cover Photo by Gianna Zaffino UCLA Radio’s Rising Artist Spotlight aims to highlight upcoming artists who have demonstrated unique creativity and talent through their music. Through interviews and features, we delve into their journey, influences, and aspirations, giving listeners a glimpse into the future of music. In today’s world, being in a band means that…
Tasting Sweet Justice: An Interview with Tkay Maidza
Sonic range. Lyrical depth. Unapologetic energy. Among the list of artists that can truly do it all, it would be remiss to not include Tkay Maidza at the very top. Zimbabwe-born and Australia-based, Tkay impressively sits at the hard-earned intersection of rapper, singer, song-writer, and all-star performer. The world first met Tkay in 2013. Despite…
An Interview with glaive: “a bit of a mad one”
In Boyle Heights, I come face to face with my destination: a bland and unassuming warehouse. This building, however, houses MakeOutMusic, a champion of the L.A. DIY music scene. With a smaller capacity than most venues and an even smaller stage, MakeOut provides a space for artists to create an intimate connection with their audience.…
UCLA Radio Sports presents: Tian Fangran, Serving up Success
___ Ethan Smith In a recent exclusive interview with UCLA Radio, tennis prodigy Tian Fangran, a shining star on the UCLA Women’s Tennis team in both singles and doubles, opened up about her remarkable journey from the tennis courts of Beijing to the championship stage at the NCAA. Tian’s story begins at the age of…
UCLA Radio Sports presents: Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice
__ Nora Onek Jaquez kicked off the interview by delving into her childhood and reflecting on her innate athletic prowess and early successes across various team sports. As high school approached, however, her focus crystallized on the sports she was most passionate about, softball and basketball. Like many California students, UCLA was Jaquez’s dream school…
A Talk with Uhhh… Oh!: An Interview with Um, Jennifer?
Have you heard of trans slut rock? I didn’t know how to visualize it or even think of how it could sound until my friend and I walked down the flights of stairs into El Cid. We came there for the band, Um, Jennifer? We kept our hopes up that their iconic band member, Jennifer…
An Interview with ENNY: Finding Yourself Through Music
Meet ENNY, the distinctive voice from South East London, also known as Enitan Adepitan. Grounded in her hip-hop roots, ENNY seamlessly ties in self-identifying narratives into her music. Gaining nearly 2 million monthly Spotify listeners, ENNY dropped her EP “We Go Again” in April, followed by a remix of her hit track “Charge It” feat.…
Camp Flog Gnaw Chronicles: An Interview with Mike G.
Photos by Mary Tio Did you know that Flog Gnaw spelled backward is Golf Wang? Were you also aware that the brand Golf Wang originated from the iconic 2007 alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, commonly abbreviated as OFWGKTA? This realization certainly blew my mind, especially when you consider that some…
Camp Flog Gnaw Chronicles: An Interview with Fana Hues
Photos by Estefania Keener & Mary Tio Fana Hues creates a magnetic experience that beckons listeners into a realm of ethereal tunes and eclectic lyrics. As I inch closer to her set, I’m immediately captivated by her natural presence on the Flog stage. Fana Hues is entirely in her element when performing in front of…