Last quarter, an applicant to UCLA Radio suggested that we include a crime section on our blog. While that might not be exactly in the spirit of Radio, we saw potential in it: Crimes Against Radio. Not the UCPD kind, but the kind of crime you’d want to report when you see someone barefoot in…
As I entered the Kia Forum’s parking lot, all I heard was the gradual increase of classic Don Omar hits playing out of cars on full blast, people on the street corners with their speakers, and even fans singing the lyrics together a capella as they waited in line. It’s obvious that this show was…
After over two years since the release of her staggeringly successful debut album, SOUR, pop megastar Olivia Rodrigo has finally given the people what they want: her highly anticipated sophomore album, GUTS, released on September 8, 2023. Make no mistake, I am a huge Olivia Rodrigo fan. As a fellow musician and melodramatic, overthinking, obsessive…
Dear A, It’s been over a week since I last saw you. As you know, with spring break and all, I decided to ditch town and made my way to Chicago to visit family. It was a sweet and miserable time, but mostly I missed being around you. When my flight was delayed, I knew…
In reflection of Women’s History Month, our writers share musings about the women and music that influenced their lives. Zain — Anne and Elizabeth Anne is twenty years older than me. I met her when I was eighteen, not too long after I arrived in New York City. I was trying to get away from…
As the rainy Winter quarter comes to a close and dreaded finals fill up every library in sight, our Digi-Press members wanted to reflect back to a time before the chaos. And yes, if you haven’t guessed by the title, did you even know we studied abroad? From salsa dancing in Chile to buying pain…
Childhood friends Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker are bringing their small band to the stage of the Hollywood Palladium on March 21. Opening for The Kooks with The Vaccines, the duo known as Daisy the Great is showcasing how quickly true talent can be discovered. Their hit song “The Record Playing Song” debuted in 2017,…
From dancing in the mirror at age eight to choreographing for the biggest names in the music industry, Charm La’Donna is the premier example of hard work paying off. Born and raised in Compton, CA, the artist discovered her passion for dance early in her lifetime. At only ten years old, she was discovered by…
The following description is taken from the Sounds of LA website. Cherry Club: Cherry Club is a powerhouse all-female rock band with a sound that fuses surf rock and fem punk. With melodies like the 70s and attitude 90s, the band takes a bold step into a newly emerging fem rock era. Proudly representing women…
Photo by Jamal Eid @jamal.eid / Rolling Loud From its roots in the dynamic city of Miami in 2015 to moving all the way to Los Angeles—as well as across the globe—in its ninth year, Rolling Loud has made its mark as the biggest hip-hop festival in the world. When Neel and I made our…
Photo by Priscilla Rodriguez @priscillapple / Rolling Loud After the past two days of electrifying performances, the crowd at Rolling Loud’s Day 3 was buzzing with anticipation for the closing acts of the festival. Now veterans, Neel and I entered Hollywood Park with ease and made a beeline for the main stage. With the promise…
Photos by Jeslyn Wang A song online is curated to sound its best. Every step from the recording, to the editing, to how the headphone company handles frequencies is made to amplify the listening experience. It’s extremely hard to match the online sound quality in person, and even harder to add another layer to it.…
Bad Bunny @ Crypto.com Arena Photos by Kelly Smiley/Crypto.com Arena Thousands of cowboy hats have gathered inside Crypto.com arena, eager to see the biggest music star on the planet, Bad Bunny. The lights dim; an orchestra walks out onto the stage. They set an immediate vibe for the show. This concert is elevated and far…
Photos courtesy of death’s dynamic shroud Any list of the greatest vaporwave acts of all time would lose all of its credibility if it didn’t include death’s dynamic shroud near the top. Since 2014, James Webster, Keith Rankin, and Tech Honors have helped push the niche and often misunderstood genre towards the spotlight of internet…
“It’s brave to be nothing to no one at all.” “Ribbons” – Ryan Beatty An ironic line from singer Ryan Beatty, who catapulted himself to fame in his mid-teens co-signed by Radio Disney and Ryan Seacrest. After he took a hiatus from music for three years to break away from his teen heartthrob image, he…
The following description is taken from the Sounds of LA website. Sparse and effective production lends a hand to a style of tightly-stitched songwriting that founders Sasha Goldberg & Maia Ciambriello honed during their years studying music in New Orleans after kindling a connection in their Bay Area hometown. Weaving meticulously stacked pop-inspired melodies with…
The following descriptions are taken from the Sounds of LA website. Lady Vengeance Lady Vengeance is an all natural, free range, no preservatives added punk band from Los Angeles. One of their most important goals is to create a space for everyone within their music, amplifying the emotional depth of their listeners’ ignored voices. Their…
The following description is taken from the Sounds of LA website. Jay Satten Los Angeles-based Jay Satten is a dynamic force in hip-hop, drawing inspiration from his roots in Chicago and New York. His music blends influences from Quincy Jones to Kanye West, maintaining a sound uniquely his own. RC Avenue Years in the making,…
Photos courtesy of FM Skyline Since the release of his debut record in 2017, Pete Curry, a.k.a. FM Skyline, has been a figurehead of the vaporwave community. It’s easy to understand why – his unique brand of abstract, nostalgic, and dreamlike aesthetics have become nearly synonymous with, if not definitive of the “utopian virtual” style.…
Photos by Emily Waugh “A lot of sad single people come to our shows”. That’s what Sam Bentley, lead singer of Australian indie folk-rock band, The Paper Kites, jokingly declared, a ray of light illuminating his acoustic guitar from behind. Oddly enough, I didn’t see many “sad single people” present that night, instead, countless couples…
The world’s biggest hip-hop festival is back and ready to make noise. The Hollywood Park Grounds in Inglewood will soon be the stomping grounds for huge acts like Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Future, and Metro Boomin. But aside from the household names, there are tons of artists coming out of the woodwork for this show.…
Cover Photo Courtesy of Keiki Lani-Knudsen – KK — @imkeiki Rain or shine, CRSSD fest knows how to dazzle! Taking over Waterfront Park in beautiful downtown San Dego, CRSSD festival is a celebration of house and techno music. They make great use of the relatively small park, turning it into a complete dance music paradise,…