Photos courtesy of Griff In the six years since the release of her first single, 24-year-old British singer-songwriter Griff has undoubtedly announced herself as a force to be reckoned with. Having opened for pop superstars like Sabrina Carpenter, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and Taylor Swift all while creating, releasing, and touring her debut album Vertigo, Griff’s…
Meet Xay Lavie: a surrealist indie rock artist blending classical training, emotional storytelling, and experimental textures into something wholly his own.
Though we scorn it, exodus is fundamental to the human condition. Our ancestors were nomads, before they were custodians of land, they were custodians of change. With time, our ancestors learned to move with the seasons, learned to grow along nature, learned to live with the changes. Settlement is a relatively modern innovation. Humanity is,…
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. Pop music duo Foley, composed of best friends Gabriel Everett and Ash Wallace, are…
From recording his own records at just twelve years old to collaborating with the biggest names in music, LA-native Iman Omari is an artistic force to be reckoned with. His consistent dedication to the craft and ability to evolve set his discography apart from the rest. I was lucky enough to hop on a call…
Photo courtesy of Drew Wojtas (IG: @drawntothesound) @drawntothesound, a music page operated by Midwestern college student Drew Wojtas, has been a fixture of hip-hop Instagram since its inception. Its memes about various rappers took users’ feeds by storm over the pandemic. Formerly known as @yandhi_memes, the username was changed to @drawntothesound in 2024 to escape…
The college experience is a choose your own adventure situation; you can go down well-worn roads, or you can take initiative and create your own path. I’ve made it my mission to find and celebrate those who chose authenticity and passion over the roads well traveled in my series Superlatives. I had the opportunity to…
acloudyskye specializes in the larger-than-life. The independent singer-songwriter and producer, real name Skye Kothari, has become one of the most exciting artists in the wider online music community with his colossal fusions of EDM and post-rock. Kothari’s self-made artwork and extensive lore with characters Enth, Ila, and Izi turn his albums into immersive multimedia experiences,…
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 Her New Knife Formed in Tallahassee and based in Philadelphia, Her…
Photos by Dylan Simmons While touring as an opener for beabadoobee this spring, NYC-based rock band Pretty Sick made a pit stop in California for three headlining shows. Pretty Sick was formed around 2014 by singer-songwriter/bassist/fashion designer/model Sabrina Fuentes — a prolific multihyphenate at just 25. The project was co-founded by her best friend (and…