Crumb @ The Wiltern [10/23/2024]
Photographs by Oli McCormack.
Lights, Camera, Shoot: A Conversation with Dan Froot
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…
Snow Strippers @ The Novo [10/25/24]
Photography by Ava London Amongst herds of Laker fans, USC apologists, and evening rush hour workers in downtown Los Angeles, it was hard to discern if we were heading the right way to the Snow Strippers show. Our suspicions gave way to relief when we saw concertgoers adorned in fuzzy leg warmers, anime girl T-shirts,…
Cassandra Jenkins @ Zebulon [10/14/2024]
I was high and catatonic on a summer evening, flat on my back in a cramped and overpopulated apartment on the corner of Pico and Sepulveda. The windows of my bedroom were coated with an orange glow, from the farewell shouts of a sun that I had ignored for countless months. It was 2021 and…
DIGIWEEN 2024: WHAT SCARES YOU?
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…
Anderson .Paak @ The Hollywood Bowl [9/24/24]
Photo Credits to Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Brandon Paak Anderson, better known by his stage name Anderson .Paak, brought the era of Soul Train and the golden age of the ‘70s back to life with his “Malibu Tour”. What began as a one-off performance at the Hollywood Bowl, celebrating his critically-acclaimed and cult classic LP…
Babe Rainbow @ The Bellwether (10/20/24)
Photos by Julia Steinhouse We took the wrong exit four times, but eventually ended up at the Bellwether. As we ventured towards the box office, we walked past three men with varying degrees of long blond hair standing outside the VIP entrance smoking cigarettes. As we inhaled the lingering fumes of tobacco and momentarily eavesdropped…
Still Woozy @ The Greek [10/13/2024]
Photo Credits Under Each Image Last weekend on October 13th, Still Woozy was joined by Gus Dapperton and PawPaw Rod for the LA stop on his Loveseat tour. A powerhouse trio like no other, the three artists took advantage of their one night at the Greek, each playing their hits, showcasing their individual pizzazz, and managing…
Live Updates (10/21/24): Palestine Solidarity Demonstrations
Organizers from Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine (Graduate SJP), joined by Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), set up a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah at Dickson Court North on the morning of October 21, 2024. Sukkahs are temporary booths constructed for the seven-day celebration of Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Booths, a Jewish tradition…
Porter Robinson @ Hollywood Bowl [10/11/2024]
Photos courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl Before writing his new album SMILE! :D, Porter Robinson wanted to make music that was all about having fun, with absolutely no sincerity involved. It’s an understandable move, as spending years examining your biggest insecurities and fears through song would make anyone want to take a break from honesty.…
Mannequin Pussy @ The Bellwether [10/11/24]
Photos by Chloe Gonzales After a rough day, my photographer, Chloe Gonzales, convinced me to not be a pussy and come to the Mannequin Pussy concert, which I’d been looking forward to covering for months. Since joining the Mannequin Pussy wave in 2021, I had been searching for the opportunity to attend one of their…
John Vincent III @ The Fonda (9/12/24)
(Photos by Julia Steinhouse) Sometimes, you need to go for a drive alone and listen to music that forces you to dig into the depths of your emotions– for us, that music is John Vincent III. Born and raised in Houston, Vincent’s indie-folk music is reminiscent of Bon Iver and Gregory Alan Isakov with an…
Hello Mary @ The Troubadour [10/10/24]
After chatting with Hello Mary earlier this week, I have been eagerly awaiting their takeover of the iconic Troubadour. The three-piece rock band embarked on their first headlining tour just a few days prior, right after a successful stint of shows with American Football and julie. If you love American Football’s mathy, indie rock sound…
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
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…
Portola 2024: A Dream Recipe for Dance Music
~~~~~ [Co-Written by: Jeslyn Wang | Photo Credits Under Each Image ] ~~~~~ After a long and restful summer of laying on the beach, we return to the sunny streets of Westwood. Ready for our final year at UCLA, we truly wanted to make the most of our final fall quarter. So what better way…
Mitski @ The Hollywood Bowl (9/28/24)
There are moments in life that make you question your very existence- like a night where pop music, indie rock and… country music all collide. September 28th was one of those nights for me. Musician Mitski took over the Hollywood Bowl to mark the final night of her album tour and the last performance with…
Students Gather to Mark One Year of War in Gaza
The UCLA Radio News Department’s real-time coverage of the events summarized in this article can be found on X (formerly Twitter). Around 150 pro-Palestinian student protesters marched across UCLA’s North Campus on Monday, October 7 to remember those who have been killed by Israel’s war in Gaza. The crowd steadily grew after gathering in Dickson…
Editorial: Reflections After One Year of Genocide
Our Editorial Board reflects on the past, present and future of Palestine as we pass one year of the genocide in Gaza.
An Interview with Hello Mary
Hello Mary is Helena Straight (guitar/vocals), Stella Wave (drums/vocals), and Mikaela Oppenheimer (bass). The NYC-based rock band has made a name for themselves with three unique, memorable records, a Rolling Stone feature, and tours with alternative music greats like American Football. We met virtually for an interview ahead of their first headlining tour for their…
Rising Artist Spotlight: An Interview with The Internet is Dead Podcast
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…
The Dare @ The El Rey Theatre [09/27/2024]
Harrison Patrick Smith, who performs under the moniker, The Dare, was exhilaratingly sleazy, with sex, drugs, alcohol, and every now and then love made palatable through omnipresent synths; a lá Calvin Harris circa 2007. The Dare resurrected the eccentric grittiness manifested in the indie sleaze subculture of the early 2000s, with hedonism as its face (and probably also offbeat graphic tee-shirts).
Saint Levant @ The Fonda [9/28/24]
[Photos by Lily Stockton] Unsure of whether we routed our Uber to the correct location, Lily and I anxiously searched for signs of The Fonda Theatre. The flashing lights, bustling sidewalks, and street carts of Hollywood Boulevard washed by, disorienting our Texan selves. But in the corner of our eyes, we saw a river of…