Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Stop defunding the arts
Although the NEA is the largest funder of the arts in the United States, it is also one of the smallest federal agencies. President Trump is attempting to defund it.
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Delirium 2025: YG and Freddie Gibbs fire up the Thunderdome
This year's annual Delirium concert performers were YG and Freddie Gibbs.
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KCSB’s Ted Coe celebrates 25 years with the station
After a quarter century, Ted Coe reflects back on his time with UCSB's radio station, KCSB.
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King of the UCen underground: Fakemink ignites UCSB
British rapper Fakemink preformed in UC Santa Barbara's University Center on Oct. 16 and blew away his audience of college students with his insane talent.
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‘One Battle After Another’ is a defining work, but is it truly revolutionary?
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Anderson's film is a testament to his genius filmmaking. However it is not the statement film it is being regarded as.
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Samara Joy brings ‘No More Blues’ to Santa Barbara’s Jazz Series
Joy and her evolving voice honor the merit of the living texts of jazz, a challenge that makes every choice and the little things mean so much.
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‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is the biggest let down of Taylor Swift’s career
So far, the album has fallen nothing short of mediocre for longtime Taylor Swift fans and only time will tell if that holds true.
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Queentide and Babe Rainbow Say ‘Stay Cool’
With waves and smiles from the bands, it felt like we just made new friends. But maybe that’s just the magic and chemistry of a place like Isla Vista and the people it produces.
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Paul McCartney gets his feet back on the ground at Santa Barbara Bowl
The one and only Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sept. 26 and it was clear to the audience that even at his old age, he's still got it.
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Big Thief enters new era with release of “Double Infinity”
"Double Infinity" leans into expansive orchestral, synth and percussion backings that, at moments, tend to lack harmony.
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Japanese Breakfast brings melancholic melodies to the Santa Barbara Bowl
American indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performed a whimsical fairytale set at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Aug. 23, 2025.
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Drawn to Nature: ART 117 bridges art and science to spotlight the plants around UCSB
Eric Beltz worked with his students to combat plant blindness and bring awareness to UCSB's lack of an arboretum.
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Summer listens for various summer scenarios
Straight from the Spotify of Artsweek editor Lauren Chiou.
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Summer reads for various summer scenarios
Straight from the bookshelf of Daily Nexus Editor in Chief Anusha Singh.
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Let’s hear it for the album of the year: Lorde makes momentous return with ‘Virgin’
The New Zealand singer-songwriter released her fourth album on June 27, an explosion of nostalgia, sensuality and vulnerability.
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March 21 - April 19
A werewolf who definitely howled mid make-out
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
A performative male dressed as Tyler Durden
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
The mime that somehow made it hot and cool
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
The ghost of your situationship (no, it’s actually them)
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Frat vampire, and your neck will be bleeding
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
The angel that has definitely never gone out
Libra
September 23 - October 22
The literal devil
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
A prisoner with fake tattoos that you can pretend are real for the night
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
A sexy cowboy that definitely used the ride line at least four times
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
A Patrick Bateman who relates a little too much
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
The witch who asked for your zodiac sign first
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
A nurse who will leave you needing CPR
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