Photos by Lily Stockton The third and final stop of Gesaffelstein’s Enter the Gamma tour was a night of inspiring clashes. The eclectically styled crowd complimented one another’s outfits in a chain link of aesthetic overlaps, embodying Gesaffelstein’s unification of diverse demographics through music. Perhaps this is because his music is mainly instrumental, with minimal…
Written by Lily Stockton Dan Froot and Company is a collective theatre ensemble actively answering pressing sociopolitical questions. Their current project, Arms Around America, is a constellation of short plays about families whose lives have been shaped by guns. The project aims to engage audience members in a larger discussion surrounding not only what guns…
Gone is the reign of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. 2024 has much scarier skeletons in its closet. From bloodwork to blondes to the existential thought of becoming your own worst enemy, it seems Halloween is a whole lot scarier as an adult (forget trick-or-treating, I need to get-a-job). Fortunately for you, UCLA Radio’s Digital Press…
By UCLA Radio’s Digital Press Department Hispanic Heritage Month is a vibrant celebration of the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States. From September 15 to October 15, we take this time to honor the legacies of these communities, whose influence spans across art, music, politics, and more. This…
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of celebration and recognition for Hispanic cultures all over the world; this year, I decided to dive into one of Hispanic cultures’ most special gifts to all of society: the part Latinos play in the music industry. Latinos have been in the music industry for a long time, but…
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. Rising Artist Spotlight notoriously highlights musicians who we believe are the next generation of…
[Photo Courtesy of Boiler Room] It’s 2024 and dance music has never been hotter. Don’t believe me? Ask Boiler Room. While rave culture and techno beats are far from strangers in the music world, long gone are the days of this genre’s “underground” title. With nothing but a DJ, a single live-streaming camera, and a…
It’s the closing night of Wallows’s Model Tour and what better way to celebrate than playing at the sold-out Kia Forum?! Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, there was no better place for the three-part band to celebrate their third studio album, Model, released earlier in May of 2024. Opened by BENEE, New Zealand…
In a city where it sometimes feels like everyone’s already on the VIP list, there’s something magical about finding your inner star in a crowd full of strangers. That’s exactly what happened for me at Trench 01, Audrey Nuna’s electrifying DJ-curated event in celebration of her upcoming album. And with a roster like Brian Vidal,…
Co-written by Clementine Daniels From August 9th to 11th 2024, San Francisco welcomed the 16th anniversary of its most popular music festival: Outside Lands. A reflection of all that San Francisco has to offer, vendors spanned from mochi donuts to gourmet truffle burgers, marijuana plants to local wine tastings. Hundreds of local Bay Area merchants…