The Strokes | First Impressions of Earth | RCA
Four years ago, the Strokes’ debut album Is This It rocked the world, prompting critics everywhere to declare them the band destined to save rock ‘n’ roll. They rode the wave of fame until 2003 when they released the hotly anticipated Room on Fire to a mixed chorus of cheers and ho hums.
Local Grant Program To Give $20,000 in Aid to Goleta Groups
Student organizations may have the opportunity to cash in on thousands of dollars in grants, thanks to the Community Project Grant Program, funded by the City of Goleta.
The Elected | Sun, Sun, Sun | Sub Pop
Fans of older Rilo Kiley cuts like “August” and “Small Figures in a Vast Expanse” will remember Blake Sennett as Jenny Lewis’ right-hand man and unlikely replacement at the mic stand.
Leg Council Looks to Change Committee
The Associated Students Legislative Council kicked off its first meeting of Winter Quarter yesterday by discussing an upcoming bill to reorganize one of its central committees.
Ryan Adams | 29 | Lost Highway
At the rate that Ryan Adams has been penning tunes as of late, some cannot help but worry that his meticulous composition and artistic integrity may begin to suffer. Meanwhile, others are just fretting that the poor guy is going to give himself carpal tunnel.
January 12, 2006 – January 19, 2006
Thursday, Jan. 12: Associated Students brings us the first concert of Winter Quarter this afternoon. Fresh off touring with fellow punksters Social Distortion, the OC-based Bullets and Octane will grace Storke Plaza at 12 sharp. The show is free to all. Friday, Jan. 13: It seems obvious that the first all-girl IV rock concert of […]
Drink of Champions
An Olympic sport it is not, but the game of beer pong now has something that connects it to the world of athletics: a world champion.
I Can’t Get no Satis-Quack-tion
Some people come to the weatherhuman seeking life advice. My advice to them is seek another life.
Men’s Club Rugby: Gauchos Gear Up for Utah
A year after advancing to the Division I Elite Eight, the UCSB men’s rugby team rings in the new year ranked 10th in the nation. Fresh off of a victory over #8 St. Mary’s on Jan. 8, the Gauchos are optimistic about the upcoming season.