Credit for all photos to Enoch Chuang, courtesy of Ethel Cain’s team Live music is commonly compared to a religious experience, and the twelve thousand fans who flowed into Ethel Cain’s concerts at the Shrine Auditorium last week would probably agree that her shows are just about the most extreme version of live music that…
Cover photo credit to Kemka Ajoko I’m always happy to see a show in San Francisco — it feels nostalgic, yet also fresh. Now that I qualify for a 21+ wristband, I’ve unlocked a new layer, but some things never change. Just like old times, my mom dropped my sister and I off — of…
Cover photo credit Rashidi Noah For the final performance of the U.S. leg of her headlining tour, Jorja Smith curated an ambient night full of dance, emotion and memories. As I made my way through the Hollywood Palladium, I could feel the energy radiating in the atmosphere. People were buzzing with excitement, eager to witness…
Cover photo courtesy of Alive Coverage Day One: Friday, 8/8 After attending the past three Outside Lands, coming back to the Bay this summer felt needed and timely. I have become accustomed to anticipating the lineup with my family months in advance, snatching up our Eager Beaver passes out of our hard-earned devotion to the…
Photos by Kayalani DeGrave & Ella Gibson Jake Minch took a momentous step in his musical career as he strummed through the opening night of his first headline tour. Upon the recent release of his album, George, Minch set out on the road with a first stop in a quaint, but community favorite Orange County…
Photos by Ava London & Dylan Simmons. Words by Ava London. Wyatt and Fletcher Shears’ power manifests in an ability to construct a subcultural echo chamber, defying the odds of manufacturing a festival space tailored to an alternative crowd. The twin’s punk two-piece, The Garden, was set to headline One Strange Night in California, reconnecting…
Photos by Dylan Simmons. Words & interview by Ava London & Dylan Simmons. Having recently made their Coachella debut in April following the release of their sophomore EP, Quiet Pleasures, it would seem the sky’s the limit for Arizona-based shoegaze act Glixen. So how did Glixen manage to cut through the noise generated by the…
Photos by Dylan Simmons A dark cloud has loomed over Los Angeles in recent months. With the emboldened Trump administration launching a campaign of ICE raids across the country, his xenophobic war on immigrants is omnipresent in LA. Impassioned protests subsequently popped up across the city, fighting back against the unlawful treatment of our neighbors,…
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. Photo Courtesy of Flooding Feeling spits onto power onto narcissism in Flooding’s latest EP,…
To close out their Big Smile vs. America tour, Greer took it back to where it all began–Orange County, California. Getting their start in a garage just 10 minutes away from where I stood, the alt-rock band showed up and out for their hometown show at The Observatory OC. With a packed floor, spunky outfits,…