Photography by AJ Loera Alternative Citizens, a punk rock group of high school friends from Anaheim, just might be your new favorite band. After experiencing the fun, boyish energy of their set at SOMA San Diego (read our coverage here!), I was eager to find out more about them. Singer-guitarist Zachary John, guitarist Mason Ortiz, drummer…
Cover Photo by Gianna Zaffino 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 today’s world, being in a band means that…
Sonic range. Lyrical depth. Unapologetic energy. Among the list of artists that can truly do it all, it would be remiss to not include Tkay Maidza at the very top. Zimbabwe-born and Australia-based, Tkay impressively sits at the hard-earned intersection of rapper, singer, song-writer, and all-star performer. The world first met Tkay in 2013. Despite…
In Boyle Heights, I come face to face with my destination: a bland and unassuming warehouse. This building, however, houses MakeOutMusic, a champion of the L.A. DIY music scene. With a smaller capacity than most venues and an even smaller stage, MakeOut provides a space for artists to create an intimate connection with their audience.…
___ Ethan Smith In a recent exclusive interview with UCLA Radio, tennis prodigy Tian Fangran, a shining star on the UCLA Women’s Tennis team in both singles and doubles, opened up about her remarkable journey from the tennis courts of Beijing to the championship stage at the NCAA. Tian’s story begins at the age of…
__ Nora Onek Jaquez kicked off the interview by delving into her childhood and reflecting on her innate athletic prowess and early successes across various team sports. As high school approached, however, her focus crystallized on the sports she was most passionate about, softball and basketball. Like many California students, UCLA was Jaquez’s dream school…
Have you heard of trans slut rock? I didn’t know how to visualize it or even think of how it could sound until my friend and I walked down the flights of stairs into El Cid. We came there for the band, Um, Jennifer? We kept our hopes up that their iconic band member, Jennifer…
Meet ENNY, the distinctive voice from South East London, also known as Enitan Adepitan. Grounded in her hip-hop roots, ENNY seamlessly ties in self-identifying narratives into her music. Gaining nearly 2 million monthly Spotify listeners, ENNY dropped her EP “We Go Again” in April, followed by a remix of her hit track “Charge It” feat.…
Photos by Mary Tio Did you know that Flog Gnaw spelled backward is Golf Wang? Were you also aware that the brand Golf Wang originated from the iconic 2007 alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, commonly abbreviated as OFWGKTA? This realization certainly blew my mind, especially when you consider that some…
Photos by Estefania Keener & Mary Tio Fana Hues creates a magnetic experience that beckons listeners into a realm of ethereal tunes and eclectic lyrics. As I inch closer to her set, I’m immediately captivated by her natural presence on the Flog stage. Fana Hues is entirely in her element when performing in front of…