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…
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…
Upon arriving to House of Blues at doors, I am met with a long line of eager fans winding throughout Downtown Disney. With two back-to-back, sold out nights at the 1,700-capacity venue, Alex G can clearly draw a crowd; I later overhear an excited group of fans detailing their trek from Arizona to Orange County…
The first time I heard The Last Dinner Party was after a mild breakup, driving to Laguna Beach for a day trip with my girlfriends. We proceeded to listen to “Nothing Matters” 10 times, until we could all scream the words out the window together. On August 10th, the all-female British indie-rock group blessed the…
If you asked me a year ago what I thought I’d be doing in August 2024, my last guess would be covering HARD Summer music festival. As a classically-trained musician, electronic music is probably the genre in which I feel most out of my comfort zone. Even though I’m a musicology major going into my senior year, I felt like my musical background meant I had no business covering this festival – and yet, here I was, in an effort to challenge my limits and broaden my musical horizons. Thus, I present to you: a noob’s take on HARD Summer.
Article by Arami Chang & Chloe Gonzales After the onslaught of thunderstorms and tornadoes that plagued the Midwest this past week, it’s a relief that the Chicago weather cleared up this weekend. No longer did Chicagoans need to wear their windbreakers or rain boots for the inclement weather. It was time for everyone to don…
On August 2nd, the Troubadour’s intimate space was filled with Stetson hats, button-down shirts printed with paisley, and tasteful tattoo sleeves with Modelos in hand. As we waited, the sounds of psychedelic and western music filled the room: “Jinetes En El Cielo” by Los Baby’s, “Chase The Devil” by Max Romeo & The Upsetters, “Cold…
Article by Arami Chang & Chloe Gonzales 42 musicians. 3 days. One too many brat shirts. You would think that this alone would be enough to shape a truly iconic summer weekend, but these things aren’t exactly what I remember most. Really, I’m more fond of the smaller moments: the time I met eyes with…
Article by Arami Chang & Chloe Gonzales Today’s lineup was scheduled to feature mostly alt rock musicians by day, dance pop legends by night, making for probably the busiest day of the weekend. In response, the city rang its alarm call, the Green Line train above Ashland loudly buckling its wheels, the air above us…
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. Photos courtesy of Jax Fleming From the heart of Henderson, KY arises a new…
Ghanaian-Australian artist Kofi Owusu-Ansah—better known by the moniker Genesis Owusu—is anything but a conformist. With a genre-defying discography that communicates deeply personal, critical narratives, Owusu is constantly pushing the boundaries of his medium; Owusu touches on themes of racism, depression, and Absurdism, utilizing soundscapes that veer from R&B to EDM to Hip-Hop.
[Photos by Jeslyn Wang] Mac DeMarco’s music has a way of making you fall for it all over again—so much so, that when your first vinyl of his gets scratched, you replace it without hesitation. And if you catch him live one night, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll want to be there the next night, too.…
Their hit song may be called “Hater’s Anthem,” but don’t be fooled – Infinity Song is a band defined by love: for their craft, each other, and their audience. Never was this more true than at their performance at The Troubadour, taking place on the second night of their North American tour. The soft rock…
Photo by Matty Vogel Rising punk rock band Destroy Boys has announced a new album, Funeral Soundtrack #4, releasing August 9 via independent label Hopeless Records. The album will consist of 11 tracks and feature punk bands Mannequin Pussy and Scowl. Destroy Boys is high school friends Alexia Roditis (lead vocals, guitar) and Violet Mayugba…
~~~ Photos by Lily Stockton ~~~ TV Girl isn’t a fan of whole numbers. On a fateful summer night in June, this fact was proven to be true. I had the privilege of catching this so-cal based trio on the first of their three-night residency at Downtown LA’s Wiltern. The occasion? To celebrate “3 ½…
[Photos by Jeslyn Wang] What initially drew me to the indie pop band Winnetka Bowling League was their ironically intriguing name. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Winnetka Bowl was a go-to spot for me and my friends. It turns out, lead singer Matthew Koma drew inspiration from this bowling league when he founded…
Fusing the 70’s with South Asian music, Annika has found her unique sound. Pioneering a new type of music, she sings of being satisfied with her life and brings in her heritage to help convey her certainties. Her visuals, filled with bold colors and beautiful embroidery, draw you into her music as well. We got…
Images provided by interviewees with permission for use by UCLA Radio. From Amsterdam to Tokyo to our home in Los Angeles, a global movement this Spring saw students occupy university grounds to express their solidarity with the people of Palestine. In the U.S., this movement followed in the footsteps of Columbia University, but encampments and…