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…
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…
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…
Photo by Emily Waugh
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…
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…