Photos by Lauren Kim Singer-songwriter Olivia Austin, known onstage as Operelly, makes music for the tenderhearted. Her eclectic lyricism and quirky arrangements have forged a pop sound that feels familiar yet experimental, a delicate balance that music platform Nina Protocol has referred to as “matured nursery rhymes.” Operelly’s sound is not to be siloed. Her…
Photos by Lauren Kim You’d probably drive past Zebulon without thinking twice. Just past a bridge and nestled between two freeways, Zebulon’s plain white facade houses a dimly lit bar. Inside, scattered conversations hum over the muffled sound of music. Enter the back room, and you’ll find a routine gathering spot for music lovers in…
Photos by Georgie Ampudia For years, Panchiko existed more like an internet rumor than an actual band. In 2016, a user on 4chan uploaded a heavily distorted CD they had found in an Oxfam charity shop, asking if anyone recognized it. The album, D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L, contained almost no identifying information beyond a few first names buried…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Snail Mail handles human emotion with care. Hailing from Ellicott City, a suburb of Baltimore, singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan has been performing as Snail Mail since she was fifteen years old. The indie rock band’s third studio album, Ricochet, was released in March, over half a decade since the band’s last LP,…
Photos by Kayalani DeGrave Thirteen years ago, MUNA was formed at the USC Thornton School of Music, and last weekend, the band ushered in their latest era with two shows at the Shrine Expo Hall just across the street. After touring their 2022 self-titled record around the world and back, the group took a break…
Photos by Dylan Simmons The sea breeze bit our faces as Dylan and I sprinted past parked cars and docked sailboats. My feet, still asleep from spending the afternoon sitting in traffic, throbbed in protest — but the two of us had no time to think about our journey from Los Angeles to San Diego.…
Photos by Jordyn Feenberg A warm night out accompanied by live music is something few things can beat, and it’s only better when the music is from a band like Thee Sacred Souls. This past Thursday, Jordyn, our friend Sophia, and I had the pleasure of hitting The Greek, where we sat back to their…
Photo credit: Tuff Gong Worldwide Last Saturday, I had the treat of witnessing the heir to the Marley name: Ziggy Marley. On April 18th, widely known as Record Store Day, Marley performed his newest album, Brightside, at Licorice Pizza Records to celebrate releasing it on vinyl and CD two weeks prior to its digital release.…
photos by Dylan Simmons & intro by Sofie Foster 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. Some things are worth driving…
Photo courtesy of Lexie Alley Does it smell like a school gymnasium in here/ It’s funny how they’re all the same So goes the opening of Mitski’s “Two Slow Dancers,” a heartwrenching ballad about nostalgia, young love, and the fleeting nature of time. But while these lyrics always hit me like an emotional sucker punch,…