Words by Ethan Kung / Photos by Leila Fahri There was a humor in walking up to the entrance of the Wiltern and the hecticness surrounding it, knowing that such a bustling place was housing Ichiko Aoba. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter’s music is famously naturalistic and fantastical, evoking mental images that completely oppose Koreatown’s bustling…
“What I want is a fire that never goes out / I’ve got all this desire / In a world of doubt“ SPELLLING – “Revolution” Words by Ethan Kung / Photos by Ella Gibson and Ethan Kung Magic was certainly in the air the night of SPELLLING’s headlining show at the Teragram Ballroom. A fading…
Inside Sunset Boulevard’s iconic Viper Room, Velvettica delivered an authentic, sonically unique performance to the Los Angeles music scene last Friday night. Emily Krueger, the creator and singer behind Velvettica, contributed to The Viper Room’s iconic history of hosting rising stars in the rock and alternative music space. Krueger’s smooth vocals and raw lyrics balanced the venue’s edgier nature, resulting in an empowering yet vulnerable performance.
Photo from @riovaz by Kayla Menze Five years after TikTok hit “Prom Night” launched Riovaz into stardom, the 21-year-old stands in constant innovation — each release a bold reinvention of his distinct sound. Impossible to tie down, Riovaz melds house, Jersey-club, dance tracks, and even alt-rock influences, creating his own space in the music scene…
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. Photos Courtesy of Her New Knife Formed in Tallahassee and based in Philadelphia, Her…
Photos by Dylan Simmons While on tour opening for beabadoobee, alt rock band Pretty Sick took a detour to play three solo shows in California while their headliner was off performing at Coachella. Pretty Sick was founded over a decade ago by frontwoman Sabrina Fuentes (vocals, bass) alongside her friends Eva Kaufman (drums) and Benjamin…
Workers represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 and University Professional and Technical Employees, CWA 9119 (UPTE) are going on strike today (May 1) over the UC’s hiring freeze and denial of benefits to employees at recently acquired hospitals. The unions allege that the UC did not provide them…
Photos by Dylan Simmons While touring as an opener for beabadoobee this spring, NYC-based rock band Pretty Sick made a pit stop in California for three headlining shows. Pretty Sick was formed around 2014 by singer-songwriter/bassist/fashion designer/model Sabrina Fuentes — a prolific multihyphenate at just 25. The project was co-founded by her best friend (and…
ECHO 006, the latest in the UCLA music club’s experimental performance series, is not an attempt to create a diluted simulacrum of a warehouse, nor a junior rave for students who hesitate to journey downtown. Instead, the club is working within the school’s official spaces to create atmospheres where expression and experimentation can thrive.
Oh, Earth…our home and place of inescapable wonder. In celebration of Earth Day, we wanted to share some of our favorite memories in nature and the songs we associate with them. Here at UCLA Radio, we believe the Earth deserves appreciation and protection. We aim to keep our oceans clean, our grass green, and our air pristine. So settle onto a soft patch of grass and stay awhile as we transport you to our favorite state parks, canyons, creeks, and countrysides. Happy Earth Day ⛰︎
Photo by Amanda Romankiw Last weekend, while half of Los Angeles was at Coachella, 36,000 people gathered in attendance for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ nationwide “Fighting Oligarchy Tour.” This highly anticipated event had a musician lineup one could only dream of, not to mention the incredible speakers, such as House Representatives Maxwell Frost, Ro Khanna, and…
The wear and tear of an 82-game regular season causes great physical and mental fatigue. However, this long stretch gives teams ample time to discover their respective identities. And with only 16 teams remaining as we enter the NBA Playoffs, the championship-caliber teams have separated themselves by embracing these identities.
Photos by Chloe Gonzales Alice Phoebe Lou’s socks were tie-dyed. Sprightly and balletic, they brazenly traced the Lodge Room’s stage; if Alice Phoebe Lou can be deemed anything, it’s whimsical. Light on the balls of her feet, Lou radiated merriment in an earnest, almost child-like way, her small movements and bashful smile permanent fixtures throughout…
Student and community organizations are rallying outside Murphy Hall following the detention of a UCLA student at the US-Mexico border by Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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. Photos Courtesy of Big Chompers A group of rodents from Vermin City, B1G CH0MP3RS…
Cover photo credit: Rina Mintz @turtlewithhat is Izzy Perez and Emma Fuente, the “it couple” for chronically online lesbians. As high school sweethearts that reconnected in adulthood, they’ve gained over a million followers (affectionately called “turds”) on TikTok for both their saccharine relationship content as well as their comedic skits and deeply ironic sense of…
Photos by Julia Steinhouse The two girls you saw at Barney’s karaoke last Thursday night absolutely nailing the harmonies to Teenage Dirtbag? Yeah, that was us. And last Friday we took our talents to the big stage (or rather, below the stage) at The Echo, where Wheatus played their debut 1999 album in full- including…
Nearly 60,000 workers across UC campuses and health centers went on a one-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike Tuesday, April 1, alleging unlawful behavior and bad-faith bargaining by the UC. University Professional & Technical Employees – Communications Workers of America Local 9119 (UPTE-CWA 9119) announced the strike in response to “divide-and-conquer” bargaining tactics and failure…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Cryogeyser’s show at the Lodge Room featuring a stacked lineup of artists. The concert was Cryogeyser’s second show of a month-long tour celebrating their self-titled album, which released February 14. They performed alongside opener Starling and special guest Wednesday, as frontwoman Karly Hartzman…
Photo by Priscilla Rodriguez @ priscillapple / Rolling Loud One of the world’s largest and most culturally-defining hip-hop festivals returned to Inglewood this weekend — and it did not disappoint. Rolling Loud occupied Hollywood Park on March 15-16, 2025 to celebrate its 10th year, and the festival cemented its legacy with performances from headliners A$AP…
Photos by Oli McCormack Despite performing thousands of miles from their hometown of Byron Bay, Australia, Skegss’ performance drew a crowd with an energy similar to that of coastal New South Wales. The duo’s music blends mellow instrumentals with more intense vocals and guitar solos. Their sound combines rhythmic rock with more intense, punk-adjacent music.…
Watching Flipturn’s performance at the Novo last Friday, it would be challenging to imagine the band’s start as three high school students. Dillon Basse, Tristan Duncan, and Madeline Jarman formed the band their senior year of high school in Fernandina Beach, a small town in northern Florida.