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…
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…
[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…
[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…
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.
You heard it here first folks. Even as another sunny June comes to a close, it is and will always be… a pride summer. From vacuums as a metaphor for coming out to wistful homages to our past loves, our writers powerfully shared what their identities mean to them — to us. We take this…
Article by Grant Walters Expectations Going into the 2023-2024 season, there were a lot of conflicting sentiments about the new rendition of the UCLA Bruins basketball team. The Bruins were losing a lot of talent and experience, particularly Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jaylen Clark, Tyger Campbell, David Singleton, and Amari Bailey. Jaquez Jr., Clark, and Campbell…
The Lodge Room is a tucked away hide-out for the bizarre and eclectic. A Masonic Lodge turned art stage, the energy of the space screams of the occult. From murals of Egyptian pyramids and the Parthenon to panels that flip to reveal an expansive green room, the Lodge Room was built for Pond to take…
SIDEPIECE, the dynamic DJ duo comprised of Party Favor (Dylan Ragland) and NITTI (Ricky Mears), has been making waves in the electronic dance music scene since their formation in 2019. Known for their infectious beats and innovative sound, SIDEPIECE quickly captured the attention of EDM enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Their unique blend of house…
As we drove off the highway, our eyes were peeled for any sign of a chocolate wonderland hiding in the midst of nondescript warehouses just outside downtown LA. Unfortunately, just like Willy Wonka in the classic novel, the organizers didn’t make it easy for us. Still, we persevered. After our second wrap around the block,…