Cover photo credit: Rina Mintz @turtlewithhat is Izzy Perez and Emma Fuente, the “it couple” for chronically online lesbians. As high school sweethearts that reconnected in adulthood, they’ve gained over a million followers (affectionately called “turds”) on TikTok for both their saccharine relationship content as well as their comedic skits and deeply ironic sense of…
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. In their upcoming debut album, Bite Down, alternative/indie band Ribbon Skirt is delving into…
Photos by Dylan Simmons & Kiara Mack Tucked into a corner on the scenic Sunset Boulevard, independent bookstore Book Soup hosted a conversation with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus following the release of her latest album, Forever Is A Feeling. A bookstore may seem like a curious choice to celebrate a music release until you take…
30-points, 14-rebounds, 4-assists —numbers that scream dominance. Lauren Betts and the mighty UCLA Bruins seemed poised to roll past any opponent willing to challenge them. And that they did, beating the #8-seeded Richmond Spiders 84 – 67. But for much of the game, the #1-ranked Bruins were not in control. By halftime, the team found…
In this conversation-style article, we aimed to learn more about each other through our encounters with music growing up in different places. As new digital press interns, we bonded over our unique and shared experiences and reflected on how our tastes have changed since becoming involved in LA’s music scene. We only hope that these memories and personal musical histories continue to grow as we spend more time working in digital press for UCLA Radio!
For a Monday evening fresh out of midterms season, the UCLA Nimoy Theater was beaming with energy. UCLA Radio teamed up with UCLA’s Student Committee for the Arts (SCA) for the second time to spotlight student artists and the notable, LA based, Keni Titus.
This Valentine’s Day, UCLA Radio’s Digital Press team became your messengers, turning your unspoken words into heartfelt letters for your anonymous recipients. Whether it was love left unsaid, a confession waiting for the right moment, or a feeling too heavy to carry alone, we put your emotions into writing so they could exist somewhere beyond your own mind. Some letters are declarations of love, others are quiet goodbyes—but all of them are pieces of you.
To celebrate Black History Month, UCLA Radio’s Digital Press and Music departments have come together to highlight the artists shaping the soundscape of today while drawing from a deep lineage of Black musical innovation. This month, we recognize not just the music, but the cultural and historical legacies embedded within it. Listen, engage, and reflect.
The artistry displayed in the roughly two hour performance was so intensely original, stories conveyed so acutely, I left Kaufman theater battling with the profound hollowness of having witnessed greatness from the outside, the elation of one basking in the irrefutable achievements of one’s peers. No genre left untouched, WACSmash 2025 was a celebration of a talented student body left unchecked, of the immense creativity artists exercise when given total freedom to create.
Photos courtesy of Jeff Lorch The Geffen Playhouse’s production of Waiting for Godot is an enthralling ride that balances its minimalist scenery with the boisterous characters of Estragon and Vladimir, brought to life by Aasif Mandvi and Rainn Wilson, respectively. The production captures the tension of the anticipation surrounding the almost mythical figure of Godot…