Take a break: ‘Hamilton’ is in LA!
Addressing all Hamilfans: “Hamilton'' has finally come to grace us in our corner of the country on Hollywood Boulevard with a newly-casted performance that has many critics raving. One of the few silver linings...
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 2019 lives up to it’s legacy despite recent changes
Early in the afternoon, students across campus prepared for UCR’s annual Spring Splash event that hosts some of the best hip-hop and EDM of all the Riverside concerts. This year’s event focused on spreading...
Winter Soulstice makes an unpredictable return to UCR
The unexpected delay to in-person instruction at the beginning of winter quarter created a whirlwind of gloomy emotions for students across campus. Yet, UCR shined brightly once again the second ASPB announced their yearly...
Desert disaster — The downfall of Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean’s highly anticipated return to the music scene left a salty taste in the mouths of music lovers everywhere. After a six-year hiatus, fans were ecstatic to see Ocean headline Coachella. People lined...
Desert Daze disappoints following Shintaro’s unforeseen cancelation
From Friday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13, Lake Perris State Recreation Area transformed into the psychedelic haven of bum gypsies and groundbreaking musicians alike in an event known as Desert Daze. It was...
Spring Splash 2022: A successful comeback with a few minor complications
UCR is known for having one of the best and most well-known events of the year, Spring Splash. This year’s Spring Splash was highly anticipated since it was the first in-person one after two...
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...
Sunset Rollercoaster on Sunset Boulevard: pioneering the surf slack rock movement from the East
On Monday, Oct. 28th, the Roxy Theatre on Sunset Boulevard hosted some of indie, surf and bedroom pop rock’s finest lads: Los Retros and Sunset Rollercoaster.
Los Retros, one of Stones Throw Records’ newest signees,...
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...