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Tracks of the Month: September 2023

October 5, 2023 by

Start off your school-year soundtrack with these picks from the Artsweek Staff!
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Student turned documentarian: Sol Lopez on “Driven”

October 5, 2023 by

From studying at community college to now co-editing a documentary, fourth-year film and media studies major Sol Lopez has immersed herself in the world of a real-life working documentary. 
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Musical legends Foo Fighters tear through 28 years of music in an electrifying performance

October 5, 2023 by

The Santa Barbara Bowl was treated to an incredible performance by the Foo Fighters on Thursday, Sept. 28, in an evening full of jokes, hometown pride and reflection.
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In Review: Season two of “The Bear” raises the stakes and serves up chaos

September 2, 2023 by

Season two of “The Bear” gets the best of both worlds. Long takes and fast cuts, antithetical elements that all come together to create a moving depiction of grief and how having a passion can bec...
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In Review: Metro Boomin’s contribution to “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”

September 2, 2023 by

While the incorporation of soundtracks into movies is nothing new, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” provides a refreshingly new take on rap influences within animated movies.
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Guide to the Isla Vista band scene

September 1, 2023 by and

With dozens of student-created bands, concerts and events dedicated to music, Santa Barbara is a music hub of its own. Here is Artsweek’s official guide to the I.V. music scene.
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Summer 2023 TV watchlist

July 31, 2023 by

Summer for me means excessive and non-stop television consumption. Here is every show I've watched so far, and why you should watch them too.
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“Long Live” Taylor Swift, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” is a masterpiece

July 26, 2023 by

The original album explored an 18 to 20-year-old Swift's journey into adulthood. Now 33, she still manages to capture that youthful spunk and angst in “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)."
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In Review: Stray Kids bends genre and celebrates success in third studio album “5-STAR”

July 22, 2023 by

Stray Kids have been consistently seeing success on an international level due to their unique sound and ability to cater to a niche, but simultaneously large audience.
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“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” explores the nuances of the typical biblical morality tale

June 26, 2023 by

The Performing Arts Theater was filled with laughter and tears during performances of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” the final full-length play of UCSB's Theater and Dance 2022-2023 season.
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Tracks of the Month: May 2023

June 17, 2023 by

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from May!
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WGA Strike: What is the film and television industry if not for writers?

June 7, 2023 by

The Writers Guild of America (WGA), which consists of around 15,000-20,000 members, is in the midst of a union strike against the the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
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Editors’ choice: Best of I.V. bands

June 1, 2023 by and

As an essential part of Isla Vista culture, there is truly nothing like the band scene. Here are the Artsweek Editors' picks for the Best I.V. Bands of the 2022-23 school year!
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Extravaganza 2023: Galantis, Remi Wolf, Destroy Lonely bring extravagant success

May 31, 2023 by and

A partly cloudy Santa Barbara Sunday and Associated Students Program Board brought a large crowd of students to UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium on May 21 for the annual Gaucho-only Extravaganza ev...
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9 artists to listen to this AAPI Month

May 31, 2023 by

Here are 9 artists to listen to in honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month!
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