Music

The Last Hip-Hop Festival of 2019: Rolling Loud Los Angeles

December 22, 2019 by

Rolling Loud returned to Los Angeles for its third time, keeping its reputation as one of the most aggressive rap music festivals in existence.
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In Review: “Fine Line” by Harry Styles

December 21, 2019 by

The record has received considerable social media buzz because, well, it is Harry Styles, but has the newly minted rock star truly delivered?
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Batcave Sessions: Jakob Akira

December 6, 2019 by , and

Jakob Akira stopped by the Batcave to serenade us with some sweet acoustics. 
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Your New Best Friend: How Ashe’s Indie Pop Breaks the Fourth Wall

December 6, 2019 by

“I’d rather be hated for who I am than waste it on giving a damn” was the motto of the tour, and Ashe enticed the crowd at the beginning of the song “In Disguise” to preach the words along w...
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The Honeysticks Sweeten Storke Plaza

December 3, 2019 by

The Honeysticks recently lit up Storke Plaza with some of their distinctive indie-rock music, playing for over an hour and bringing much-needed good vibes to campus.
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Local I.V. Bands Ignite Um…Magazine Benefit Concert

November 23, 2019 by

Um...Magazine was able to do what it does best and bring talents from various backgrounds together for a good ol’ fashioned indie rock mosh.
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Eyedress, Satchy and Apollo Soul: Fusing Rock and Soul Under Storke Tower

November 20, 2019 by

The night was a testament to the power of mellow rock and good vibes.
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In Review: “Pony” by Rex Orange County

November 20, 2019 by

Released in late October by Sony Music Entertainment, Rex Orange County’s third LP, “Pony,” graduates from the homespun, DIY aesthetic that characterized his earlier work.
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10 Songs for Your (Soon-To-Be) Ex

November 19, 2019 by and

Who doesn’t like a good song recommendation by their (soon-to-be ex) significant other?
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A Weekend of Music, Fun and Boos: Camp Flog Gnaw ‘19

November 14, 2019 by

Tyler, the Creator brought weirdos together for the eighth year at his annual Camp Flog Gnaw music festival, giving fans a weekend of seesawing emotions.
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Extremophiles Bring Excitement to Campus at Noon Storke Show

November 5, 2019 by

Those who were lucky enough to catch the hour-long ensemble were graced with good vibes from the Isla Vista/Temecula masterpiece.
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Tracks of the Month: October 2019

November 3, 2019 by

Check out this list of October's tracks of the month for some new recommendations to add to your handy-dandy Spotify playlist!
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Inside Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes With Thom Yorke

November 2, 2019 by

Thom Yorke, renowned for his role as the lead singer and songwriter for the critically acclaimed electronic rock group Radiohead, flooded the Santa Barbara Bowl last Friday.
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Tenacious D Rocks Arlington Theater

October 31, 2019 by

Laughter and cheers filled Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara as Tenacious D took the stage on Oct. 27 for the second-to-last stop of the Post-Apocalypto Tour.
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Six Songs That Will Scare Your Parents This Halloween

October 31, 2019 by and

Here are some of the best songs for you to blast on your speaker to give your parents a good fright this Halloween.
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