Words by Ria Rao Last Friday night, Wednesday — a five-piece alt rock band from Asheville, North Carolina — took over the Fonda Theatre. Trucker hats, camouflage, and vintage graphic tees adorned, the rest of the crowd seemed just as excited as I was to hear Wednesday’s latest release, Bleeds, live at the historic venue. The…
After a month of constant heat and humidity, the evenings in Los Angeles have finally started to cool down. A soft breeze occasionally grazed the Greek Theatre on the night of September 26, 2025, as Alex G took the stage awash in blue tones. Blue is a theme for the music of the Havertown, Pennsylvania…
Perfume Genius landed in Los Angeles on October 4th to tour for their latest album, Glory. Before the band graced the stage, American electronic artist Baths played the medieval-esque theatre. Here are UCLA Radio’s photo selects of the night!
Cover photo courtesy of Goldenvoice & the Nourished by Time team Just two months ago, I was standing between tall eucalyptus and cypress trees at one of the smaller stages at Outside Lands listening to Nourished by Time, a project headed by talented musician Marcus Elliot Brown. I remember Marcus talking to the crowd, reflecting…
Photos by Emily Waugh Anticipation filled the Fonda Theatre before Spacey Jane’s Tuesday night performance. As the band took the stage, the suspenseful atmosphere broke into edgy acoustics. Opening with “Through My Teeth” from their latest album If That Makes Sense, the band set the tone with sharp and emotionally strung lyrics that teased the…
Photos by Dylan Simmons SATURDAY 9/27 Nestled on the shore of Doheny State Beach in Orange County, California lies the annual Ohana Festival. Recently named Pollstar’s 2025 Music Festival of the Year, Ohana Festival — founded by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder in 2016 — provides more than just memorable musical performances. Featuring indigenous and environmental…
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. Folk Bitch Trio is a name that stops you as you hear it on…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Wisp is Natalie Lu, the 21-year-old musician at the forefront of the Gen Z shoegaze resurgence. Though she only began releasing music in 2023, Wisp has quickly become a prominent force in her scene, with tracks like “Your face” and “Once then we’ll be free” amassing instant virality on TikTok. I…
Cover image & all photos credit to Sam Stofko (@samshootsshows) Words by Ria Rao Lucy Dacus’s San Diego stop on her Forever is a Feeling tour was not just a concert, but a wedding (literally), an impromptu comedy set, and a collective celebration of love and joy in all its forms. I could not contain…
Cover photo credit to Jaxon Whittington (@jaxonleft) LA-based quartet Rocket is a rising act you won’t want to miss. The indie rock group is composed of childhood friends Alithea Tuttle (vocals, bass), Baron Rinzler (guitar), Cooper Ladomade (drums), and Desi Scaglione (guitar). For fans of Smashing Pumpkins, Momma, or ‘90s-esque alt rock, R is for…