Illuminated by stars and nestled in the Hollywood Hills lies the Greek Theatre, packed tonight with shades of blue and yellow. The venue is welcoming Faye Webster in performance of her latest record, Underdressed at the Symphony, which was released in March. In anticipation for her set, the stage is lined with racks of blue…
Horse Jumper of Lover epitomized slumped shoulders, abstract smears of ash on cigarette-littered concrete, unlaced shoes and ill-fitting jeans. As a collective, the indie rock band delivered a harrowingly pessimistic performance to Highland Park’s Lodge Room, supported by the similarly downcast Teethe and the slow-burning Sour Widows.
[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…
Scattered within my various daytime, autumn, and study playlists lies the artist Sarah Kinsley. Although I recognized her titles, could hum her melodies by heart, and admired her singles’ elegant artwork, I had never listened to Kinsley’s entire discography until recently. That is until the release of her first full album: Escaper. The alt pop…
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,…
I walk through downtown Nashville, past the infamous Broadway street where country fans, bachelorette parties, and bars line the sidewalks, making my way to Ryman Auditorium. However, the other attractions pale in comparison compared to the amount of indie kids waiting to see the biggest event of the night: Faye Webster. As I approach the…
As students return to UCLA for fall quarter, we face unprecedented repression of free expression. Here we offer three major lessons from Bangladesh’s student-led revolution to forge new paths toward divestment and liberation.
This article is published on behalf of UCLA Radio’s News Department. Any perspectives shared below do not reflect the views of ASUCLA Student Media. On Thursday 19 September 2024, the UC Board of Regents held their second day of meetings at the Luskin Conference Center. While multiple items were discussed in their agenda, including salary…
Photos courtesy of Panchiko It’s one of the internet’s most beloved music stories: a CD from the year 2000, D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L, found at a charity shop in 2016. A four year search for the mysterious identities of the long-defunct “Panchiko” followed, with a community of dedicated fans eventually helping to bring the band back together. Starting…
[Photos by Jeslyn Wang] Like most teenage girls, I began to curate my music taste by deep diving into bedroom pop, indie, and subsequently, Clairo. Claire Cottrill’s “Flaming Hot Cheetos,” “4EVER,” and “Pretty Girl” soundtracked my youth, tying together memories of mustard yellow, mom jeans, old crushes, and the girl I used to be. Hearing…
Photos courtesy of BLOND:ISH Ahead of her Santa Monica Beach Clean Up & performance in downtown LA this Saturday, September 14th, we caught up with producer/DJ/label owner/philanthropist BLOND:ISH to hear about all that’s going been going on in her world this summer in Ibiza and beyond, Bye Bye Plastic, and more. Questions by Ethan Kung…
need space [photos by Jeslyn Wang] On August 15th, Del Water Gap and The Japanese House co-headlined at the Greek, playing a fitting tribute to the end of summer. In my opinion, there are few other pairs that make more sense to co-headline (which I hadn’t realized was a thing until now). Both artists are…
It was a friday night and the street was wrapped around by a huge line of people all waiting to enter the Fonda Theater. Fans had brought tennis rackets, custom artwork, and were even eating tofu in line as they waited for the doors to open. And of course being on Hollywood Boulevard waiting for…
It’s not every day that you see artists, bands, or groups take a full part in promoting their shows, music, and brand identity. As times change in the music industry, more tools are being created to help promote music, but some artists rely on these tools too much, which can sometimes cause a loss of…
As I made my way to the Toyota Arena parking lot, it had felt like a concert was going to take place with the number of people filling the lots and heading to the box office. I’ve had the privilege of attending a concert at the Toyota Arena before, and the same energy I felt…
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…
On Saturday, I headed into the festival grounds at 1pm to meet Nick Carpenter, who records and performs under the name, “Medium Build”. Born and raised in Georgia, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter released his debut album Falling Apart in 2016. Carpenter has toured with a number of artists over his career as Medium Build, such as Briston Maroney,…
Having kept a low profile and ambiguous name since the genesis of her career in 2012, The Japanese House has long eluded her listeners while simultaneously enrapturing them in the heartwrenching lyrics, soft synths and blended harmonic vocals of her songs. The Japanese House is, in fact, only made up of a 29-year-old Amber Bain,…
Photos provided by smush 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. With inspiration from shoegaze legends such as My Bloody Valentine,…
Featured Image Courtesy of Giant Pictures Art of a Hit, a new indie horror flick that follows a washed-up 90s rock band’s endeavor to make a comeback album in a centuries-old castle in the French countryside, lured me in with its enticing concept, but I worried it would be nothing more than a by-the-book, low-budget…
As I walked towards the Peacock theater, all of LA Live was lit with a purple tint color all around front the street lights to the lights beaming at the theater. And of course on the jumbotron screen you see the image of, “XOXO Tour Young Miko.” Fans are all over the streets packing out…