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!
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…
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…
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…