Photos courtesy of Laurie Kilmartin Laurie Kilmartin is a comedian and writer whose stand-up finds light in dark topics and always makes a crowd burst into laughter. She was a monologue writer for CONAN on TBS for its entire on-air run and is currently in the writer’s room at Jimmy Kimmel Live! If you have…
UCLA Radio is always working towards a better understanding of music history and the artists that have shaped the modern sounds we love. In an effort to highlight genres and artists who have influenced generations, our digital press department decided to revisit selected playlists from our music department’s playlist series for Black History Month. Disco…
photos by Dylan Simmons & intro by Sofie Foster 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. Some things are worth driving…
Photo courtesy of Lexie Alley Does it smell like a school gymnasium in here/ It’s funny how they’re all the same So goes the opening of Mitski’s “Two Slow Dancers,” a heartwrenching ballad about nostalgia, young love, and the fleeting nature of time. But while these lyrics always hit me like an emotional sucker punch,…
Photos by Nathan Rifkin I think I found “The Place That Makes Me Happy.” And Tyke James, lead singer of The Moss, if you’re reading this, it was actually your concert at The Troubadour the night of April 9th. So Mr. Moss, it turns out your song performed in one of the best rock clubs…
As summer approaches and UCLA sports teams wrap up their respective seasons, members of the UCLA Radio Sports department will debrief who they believe are the most impactful Bruin players and coaches. Max Magidin: Favorite Player: Skyy Clark My favorite player right now is Skyy Clark. Since transferring to UCLA in 2024, Clark has solidified…
Digital Press Intern Project Winter ‘26 Dear Reader, In this narrative-style article, we wrote an endearing letter and tribute to our freshman year. Inspired by UCLA’s freshmen orientation, we connected places on campus and their legends with songs that summarize our first-year experiences. Told from current first-years to a graduating senior, here’s our love letter…
Photos courtesy of Alexander Cervantes “Extra, extra read all about it. Malcolm’s in his feelings and he can’t get out of it.” Malcolm Todd’s self-proclaimed headline from his hit, “Earrings,” aptly unveils the 2 Year Anniversary Show of his most-streamed project to date: Sweet Boy. Whether in his feelings or — tonight — in The…
Photos by Dylan Simmons This past Thursday, I found myself elbowing my way through the Troubadour towards a pocket of air. “This has got to be a fire hazard,” I thought to myself. Indie–electronica duo Phantogram had just sold out the Troubadour — three nights in a row. Evidently, not a single fan had rainchecked,…
Photos by Sylvia Ansley Something thick and sludgy was brewing in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 90s. A breed of metal that was more akin to the gospel of Black Sabbath than the face melting thrash metal that was reining over the scene at the time. Slower, heavier, and downright oppressive. Through an intensely interwoven…
Photo courtesy of The California Honeydrops Team Before traveling away for spring break, I had the pleasure of attending The California Honeydrops — a soul and blues band who got their start near my hometown, busking at BART stations around the Bay Area. Since then, they have grown to perform at a multitude of places…
For the past couple of weeks, the words “Ooheeah lalo, faroosee mneykro” have been stuck in my head — words Buck Meek created for his song “Gasoline” off his latest album, The Mirror. After experiencing that genius song for the first time, I had no doubt the rest of the album could only follow suit,…
Photos by Lauren Kim I was eighteen years old when I first learned about Blood Orange. I stood in the kitchen of a girl I was quite enamored by, waiting for water to boil. She played “Charcoal Baby” as we cooked dinner together. I slowly learned more about Blood Orange. Offstage, he’s known as Devonte…
Photos by Ava Bozic In the midst of dazzling disco lights and reflections from chandeliers, I could feel the palpable excitement as I made my way to the photo pit. The buzz of fans alongside gorgeous red stage curtains had adrenaline coursing through me. Having discovered Jordan Ward’s music through tracks “CHERIMOYA” and “FAMJAM4000” had…
Niia is an artist you need both on sunny Sunday mornings and in the depths of the night when your thoughts make you restless. She is an artist who combines a classical, polished touch with contemporary sounds. Born in Boston, Niia has been surrounded by music and jazz her whole life, from her mother’s piano…
Photos by Jordyn Feenberg Everyone keeps saying, “Bring back 2016.” Seeing Cherub at the Teragram Ballroom did exactly that. Widely recognized for their breakout hit “Doses and Mimosas,” the musical duo Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber’s discography is deeper than their viral anthem. They are pioneers of the early-2010s electropop festival sounds. Over a decade…
Photos provided by Clara Franz and cover photo by Mary-Alex 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. Clara Franz (@clarafrnz on…
Photos by Nathan Rifkin Amid record low temperatures and blizzards across the nation, I was feeling fairly smug under the LA sun, photosynthesizing and enjoying a warm breeze as the rest of America shivered and shoveled snow off sidewalks. But as the warmth stretched from days into a few weeks, my joy turned stale and…
By Sylvia Ansley Up the escalator and to the left, The Novo was clad in black leather and latex on this warm and haunting Los Angeles night. This past Saturday, post-punk sensation She Past Away rocked The Novo along with artists Forever Grey and Soft Vein. Unfortunate circumstances prevented me from seeing all but the…
This Valentine’s Day, UCLA Radio’s Digital Press team asked ourselves: What film comes to mind when we think “Valentine’s Day”? Whether you’re in the mood for love or sick at the thought of it — we’re lucky that our emotions have been cinematically captured for us to bask in. Ranging from heartwarming to heart-wrenching, we…
Photos by Ava Bozic Say She She embodies fabulousness — pairing space-age glamour with perfectly polished vocals and impeccably layered harmonies. Formed by classically trained singers — Piya Malik, Sabrina Cunningham, and Nya Brown — in Brooklyn, New York, they exude an excellence and passion for their craft that you don’t often encounter. My love…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Wet Leg is a five-piece English rock band known for their distinct display of electrifying guitar riffs, unforgettable live performances, and witty, assertive lyricism, sampling elements of indie rock, pop, and punk in their thoroughly unique sonic personality. Though they’re best known for viral tracks “Chaise Lounge” and “Wet Dream” off…