Cover photo by Maclay Heriot For over twenty years, Portugal. The Man has established their place in the experimental rock genre, creating music that blends the minds of its band members to create an ever-evolving sound. From their start in Alaska to their recent show in Los Angeles, Portugal. The Man serves as a testament…
Photos by Sylvia Ansley Have you ever wanted to go to a show, get absolutely thrashed in the pit, and walk away with a feeling of connection and camaraderie? If so, DRAIN is your guy. In fact, DRAIN Is Your Friend. On Friday, November 7, hardcore four-piece DRAIN hosted a DIY-spirited release party/house show in…
After a lively set opening for Sir Chloe at the Fonda Theatre, we had the opportunity to converse with four musicians still basking in their post-performance glory. The alternative rock band Telescreens is made up of Jackson Hamm on vocals and guitar, Josiah Valerius on keys, Austin Brenner on bass, and Oliver Graf hitting the…
Photos by Chloe Gonzales Emo legends Pierce The Veil came to LA this summer for their I Can’t Hear You tour. Accompanied by fellow 2010s emo icon Sleeping with Sirens along with opener Beach Weather, the bands rocked the Kia Forum for multiple nights. Here are UCLA Radio’s photos selects of Pierce the Veil! Check…
Cover photo by Alyssa Wagner Alyssa Wagner is a fashion industry professional who founded Fashion Theory Magazine. I recently interviewed her on my radio show, Pita Chip Chat, which airs every Wednesday of Fall Quarter 2025 at 11 a.m. on uclaradio.com. To listen to the interview in full, check out @andmore.archive on Instagram, where all…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Fall in Los Angeles is in full swing: foggy mornings and stuffy afternoons, the sun slipping away earlier each day. After braving a particularly chilly evening, entering the Lodge Room felt like a warm embrace. Walking up the stairs to the main stage, I was greeted by a crowd in the…
Photos by Amanda Romankiw As the U.S. music charts have been swarmed by country music and hollow radio ballads this year, a new kind of British invasion led by women in pop has emerged to save the day for the girls and the gays. Among this class of British pop stars getting their long-overdue mainstream…
Photos by Lauren Kim Sibling duo Frost Children has one mission: to make you dance. As the self-proclaimed deans of “DUBSTEP ACADEMIA,” every performance offers their audience a crash course in synthpop and pounding bass. Their energy is infectious: one set, and you’ll be rushing to matriculate. Since 2019, Angel and Lulu Prost have been…
Photos by Ava Bozic Last week, I enjoyed a performance by Lexa Gates at the Fonda Theatre. She performed hits from her entire discography, including her newest album, Elite Vessel, released in 2024. Gates’s flow was unbelievably smooth and natural, exuding the poise she’s known for. She hinted at a new album and even played…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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
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…