Lord Huron @ The Kia Forum [11/2/25]
Photo by Emily Waugh
An Interview with UCLA Designer Abigail Healing
Cover photo by Camille Sarra Abigail Healing is a UCLA Marine Biology student and fashion designer who cares deeply about sustainability in fashion design and in her own brand, XYCLE, a wearable fashion line made from recycled plastic. During her time at UCLA, she has participated in design teams for three fashion shows, including Unravel…
An Interview with Jordana
This fall, I met virtually with the mononymous Jordana to chat about her new EP, Jordanaland, out November 7. What ensued was a giggle-filled conversation on therapy, sobriety, shitty dads, and her artistic process. From making lo-fi bedroom pop in her teens, to co-authoring fan favorite TV Girl record Summer’s Over at 21, to releasing…
Matt Maltese w/ Cornelia Murr @ The Greek Theatre [10/24/25]
Photos by Ava Bozic Cornelia Murr joins Matt Maltese on his current tour, Tour For You My Whole Life, which has introduced me to her incredible discography. Her newest album, Run to the Center, was released in February of this year and encapsulates the introspective, intimate nature of her music. Attending Matt Maltese with Cornelia…
DIGIWEEN 25: Halloween Nostalgia
Step aside ghosts and ghouls. Halloween might be labeled as the “scary” holiday, but here at the Digital Press, Halloween is evocative of the sweetness of childhood. As we look back on Halloweens past, we remember community and the coziness of nostalgia. Ava Bozic: I can’t think of Halloween as a kid without remembering my…
Almost Monday @ The Hollywood Palladium [10/23/25]
Photos by Emily Waugh Almost Monday brought its San Diego surf rock sound north to the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles last Thursday. Characterized by an edgy yet upbeat style, the trio confirmed itself as a rising voice in the indie pop space. Almost Monday is currently performing as the opening act of The Band…
All Time Low @ The YouTube Theater [10/22/25]
Photos courtesy of All Time Low’s publicity team How does a band manage to keep fans interested over 20 years without becoming nostalgia-fueled, stuck playing crowd favorites, or abandoning their roots to attract a wider audience? All Time Low seems to have figured it out. Consisting of Alex Gaskarth (lead vocals, guitar), Jack Barakat (lead…
Djo @ The Greek Theatre [10/20/25]
Photos by Jordyn Feenberg Known to most as the effortlessly charming Steve Harrington, Joe Keery is much more than a Stranger Things heartthrob. Under his musical alias Djo (the “D” is silent), he’s built a world of retro synths and an ever-growing cult following. I recently restarted Stranger Things to prepare for the fifth and final…
Blood Orange @ The Shrine Expo Hall [10/16/25]
Photos by Amanda Romankiw Last Thursday, Blood Orange kicked off a headline tour for his newest album, Essex Honey. After Los Angeles experienced a gloomy week of heavy rain and crisp winds, fans sizzled with anticipation, eager to catch Blood Orange’s opening show at the Shrine. Formally known as Dev Hynes, the singer/songwriter/producer was raised…
Wednesday @ The Fonda Theatre [10/17/25]
Words by Ria Rao Last Friday night, Wednesday — a five-piece alt rock band from Asheville, North Carolina — took over the Fonda Theatre. Trucker hats, camouflage, and vintage graphic tees adorned, the rest of the crowd seemed just as excited as I was to hear Wednesday’s latest release, Bleeds, live at the historic venue. The…
Alex G @ The Greek Theatre [9/26/25]
After a month of constant heat and humidity, the evenings in Los Angeles have finally started to cool down. A soft breeze occasionally grazed the Greek Theatre on the night of September 26, 2025, as Alex G took the stage awash in blue tones. Blue is a theme for the music of the Havertown, Pennsylvania…
Perfume Genius @ The Ford [10/4/25] — Photo Selects
Perfume Genius landed in Los Angeles on October 4th to tour for their latest album, Glory. Before the band graced the stage, American electronic artist Baths played the medieval-esque theatre. Here are UCLA Radio’s photo selects of the night! Author Chloe Gonzales View all posts
Nourished by Time @ El Rey Theatre [10/9/25]
Cover photo courtesy of Goldenvoice & the Nourished by Time team Just two months ago, I was standing between tall eucalyptus and cypress trees at one of the smaller stages at Outside Lands listening to Nourished by Time, a project headed by talented musician Marcus Elliot Brown. I remember Marcus talking to the crowd, reflecting…
Spacey Jane @ The Fonda Theatre [9/30/25]
Photos by Emily Waugh Anticipation filled the Fonda Theatre before Spacey Jane’s Tuesday night performance. As the band took the stage, the suspenseful atmosphere broke into edgy acoustics. Opening with “Through My Teeth” from their latest album If That Makes Sense, the band set the tone with sharp and emotionally strung lyrics that teased the…
Ohana Festival 2025
Photos by Dylan Simmons SATURDAY 9/27 Nestled on the shore of Doheny State Beach in Orange County, California lies the annual Ohana Festival. Recently named Pollstar’s 2025 Music Festival of the Year, Ohana Festival — founded by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder in 2016 — provides more than just memorable musical performances. Featuring indigenous and environmental…
Rising Artist Spotlight: A Q&A with Folk Bitch Trio
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. Folk Bitch Trio is a name that stops you as you hear it on…
Dua Lipa @ The Kia Forum [10/4/25]
Cover photo by Timothy Norris / Kia Forum Halloween may be just around the corner, but summer never truly ends here in sunny Southern California, and certainly not when Dua Lipa comes to visit. The chart-topping British pop star took over the Kia Forum this month for four sold-out nights of the Radical Optimism Tour…
Wisp @ The Fonda Theatre [9/23/25]
Photos by Dylan Simmons Wisp is Natalie Lu, the 21-year-old musician at the forefront of the Gen Z shoegaze resurgence. Though she only began releasing music in 2023, Wisp has quickly become a prominent force in her scene, with tracks like “Your face” and “Once then we’ll be free” amassing instant virality on TikTok. I…
An Interview with joan
Cover photo courtesy of joan & their team The combination of 200 million global streams and more than one million monthly listeners across platforms appears humble once you get into the music of the Arkansas duo joan. They have steadily become a compelling name in modern pop for their own music as well as the…
Lucy Dacus @ Cal Coast Credit Union Theatre [9/9/25]
Cover image & all photos credit to Sam Stofko (@samshootsshows) Words by Ria Rao Lucy Dacus’s San Diego stop on her Forever is a Feeling tour was not just a concert, but a wedding (literally), an impromptu comedy set, and a collective celebration of love and joy in all its forms. I could not contain…
An Interview with Rocket
Cover photo credit to Jaxon Whittington (@jaxonleft) LA-based quartet Rocket is a rising act you won’t want to miss. The indie rock group is composed of childhood friends Alithea Tuttle (vocals, bass), Baron Rinzler (guitar), Cooper Ladomade (drums), and Desi Scaglione (guitar). For fans of Smashing Pumpkins, Momma, or ‘90s-esque alt rock, R is for…
Mac DeMarco @ The Greek Theatre [8/29/25]
Photos by Dylan Simmons In late August, Mac DeMarco performed three sold-out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. This year’s tour is in celebration of his brand-new record, Guitar, self-released on Mac’s Record Label. In the dog days of summer, DeMarco walked fans through the extent of his discography, from deep cuts to…