SoCal-based group, The Oddity, flourishes within Riverside as an experimental rock band
Created in 2017, The Oddity is a SoCal rock band composed of talented members, one being a UCR student. Melanie Reynolds, an upcoming senior majoring in music and culture, is also in charge of...
Homecoming Odyssey 2022 was a celebration of Highlander spirit
In celebration of Homecoming at UCR, ASPB hosted its second annual concert. Originally branded as Homecoming Bonfire, the night was transformed with hypnotic beats and fluorescent lights that welcomed UCR students to Homecoming Odyssey...
Radar Scoop: Ice Spice to headline Spring Splash
An anonymous insider tip was given to the Highlander regarding the greatly anticipated Spring Splash lineup. The Associated Students Programming Board (ASPB) came back with its return last year in its physical format. Since...
Spring Splash: A few dazzling performances and a disappointing headliner
A year after its cancellation at the onset of the pandemic, Spring Splash 2021 made an impressive virtual return on Saturday, May 8. Despite being headlined by a prerecorded 21 Savage performance, the ASPB...
The Aggrolites reignite Riverside spirit at The Barn
The Barn opened its doors on Apr. 20 for a night of music with friends and family as part of its first paid ticketed concert. Patrons gathered inside to order their food and drinks...
Top 7 most anticipated Spring Splash acts
Spring Splash is just around the corner. You know what means — great music, great food, great vibes and great fun. Word around the street says ASPB is narrowing their options for what kind...
Heather Marlowe burns through “The Haze”
Trigger Warning: This article contains content relating to sexual violence and sexual assault.
In a pitch-black theater and a single light illuminating her, Heather Marlowe stood and gazed at the audience, not to command attention,...
Block Party is back in full swing with its first woman headliner
The annual event hosted by the Associated Student Programming Board fulfills students expectations despite a few set-backs.
On Saturday, September 24th, ASPB left students satisfied with their Block Party experience. For many students, this was...
Princess Ten Ten returns for another successful showcase
After two sold-out performances in 2017, “Princess Ten Ten and the Dark Skies: A New Musical” returned for three showcase performances on May 25 and May 26 in Watkins 1000. This revised version included...
Mitski LIVE at the Glass House (4/20/17)
We recently wrote about Mitski for Under the Radar, highlighting her as an incredibly potent songwriter and live performer who is currently seeing an great rise in popularity. On April 20, we had a...