Keys N Krates Ring in School Year
The energy was palpable Saturday night as students hurried to UCSB’s Welcome Back Concert, eager to dance up a sweat to the trap beats of EDM group Keys N Krates.
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Iron & Wine: Mighty Fine
“I don’t have a setlist,” the musician cooed lowly into the microphone... He then welcomed requests, prompting polite shouts from the audience for music old and new.
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Coming Soon to a Campus Near You
UCSB Arts & Lectures have a track record, and their lineup for the Fall 2016 season has a gem for every ear and eye.
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SB Bowl Upcoming Picks
Artsweek writers preview their most anticipated shows at Nexus voters' favorite venue.
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A New Future Unveiled at Virtual Reality Cons
“Most of you are here because you believe VR is the future,” declared co-founder Cosmo Scharf to a crowd of 6,000 techies early this August at the Virtual Reality Los Angeles (VRLA) Summer Expo 20...
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Frank Ocean, ‘Blonde’ and the Visual Album
Using the phrase “long-awaited” would be trite in welcoming the release of Frank Ocean’s third album. The reclusive writer, singer and producer has been clamored after since last summer when fan...
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Suicide Squad: A Small Dose of Fun To Relieve the Blah
"Suicide Squad" is the third film of the thoroughly meh (at best) DC Extended Universe, focusing on the titular misfit anti-heroes, but at least the soundtrack's pretty sweet.
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Not Beyond Expectations, but Still a Good ol’ Trek
A better title would have been "Star Trek: Evolution." That said, perhaps it is warranted since the film seems to really be all about going beyond one's nature.
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FYF To Warmly Send Off Fest Season
The fest has outdone itself even in consideration of last year’s slate, highlighting Goldenvoice’s dedication to doubling down on FYF’s rep for a diverse, exciting lineup.
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Tyler, The Creator, Wows with Camp Flog Gnaw 2016 Lineup
Fans were blown back by Camp Flog Gnaw’s fifth-year expansion to a two-day affair, set for Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, at Exposition Park in Los Angeles.
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Margo Halsted Presents: A Summer Carillon Recital
Margo Halsted pounded the pedals of Storke Tower's 61-bell carillon on the sunny Sunday afternoon of August 7.
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Bustin’ Doesn’t Feel as Good as it Used To
The original movie realized the goofiness of its premise and ran with it, but the reboot tied its shoelaces together, leaving it to fall face-first to the pavement.
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Artsweek Summer Movie Preview
Resident snarky/sassy/savvy film critic Alex Wehrung offers up his summer recommendations to moviegoers.
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BØRNS Talks New Album, Influences
The Daily Nexus gets the scoop on the artist's inspirations and background.
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Lightning in a Bottle Gets Woogie
The Nexus's outgoing Artsweek editor reflects on this famed spring music festival.
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