Cover image & all photos credit to Sam Stofko (@samshootsshows) Words by Ria Rao Lucy Dacus’s San Diego stop on her Forever is a Feeling tour was not just a concert, but a wedding (literally), an impromptu comedy set, and a collective celebration of love and joy in all its forms. I could not contain…
Photos by Dylan Simmons In late August, Mac DeMarco performed three sold-out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. This year’s tour is in celebration of his brand-new record, Guitar, self-released on Mac’s Record Label. In the dog days of summer, DeMarco walked fans through the extent of his discography, from deep cuts to…
Photos courtesy of Leith Ross & their team Leith Ross, most known for their breakout hit “We’ll Never Have Sex,” is set to release their new album I Can See The Future on September 19th, with a riveting tour soon to follow. UCLA Radio had the pleasure of attending °1824’s press conference with Ross this…
Photos by Amanda Romankiw Last Sunday, Slow Pulp — the midwestern indie band that either has you singing in your car or getting lost in your feelings — serenaded a full house at The Fonda Theatre. As I made my way through the venue, I saw countless pairs of Doc Martens and cuffed jeans, alongside…
Photo by Natasha Ostrich, courtesy of idol 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. BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT (BSD), is a Los…
Los Angeles is not the first city that comes to mind when I think of country music. I don’t often listen to the genre, yet I found myself in the Fonda Theatre in late August for Sam Barber’s country music show. I was excited to experience Barber’s melancholy songs with fresh ears through a live…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Last Friday, Japanese Breakfast — the indie pop project of Michelle Zauner — took over the Greek’s 6,000-person amphitheater for the obligatory LA stop of their Melancholy Tour. This year’s string of shows, stretching from spring ‘til autumn, is in celebration of Zauner’s new record, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).…
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…