For your next playlist: Overlooked albums from 2022

January 30, 2023 by

While some fantastic albums released in 2022 received the attention and praise they deserved, there were other 2022 album releases that simply flew under the radar last year. 
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Polish pop artist Dawid Podsiadło continues his hot streak on “Lata Dwudzieste”

November 8, 2022 by

“Lata Dwudzieste” improves on almost every aspect of Podsiadło’s previous work and stands as another complete triumph in his career, firmly cementing him as the current king of Polish pop.
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Delirium 2022: Isaiah Rashad and Binki electrify the Thunderdome

November 3, 2022 by and

Open only to UC Santa Barbara students, the concert was headlined by Top Dawg Entertainment rapper Isaish Rashad and indie-disco artist Binki. 
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Tracks of the month: September 2022

October 4, 2022 by and

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from September!
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In Review: Beach House’s Dreams Come True On “Once Twice Melody”

March 5, 2022 by

Alternative musical duo Beach House awakens after the longest break in their entire 15-year discography with their eighth studio album, “Once Twice Melody.”
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In Review: Lunar Vacation Cultivate Indie Pop Bliss on “Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp”

November 18, 2021 by

Lunar Vacation have finally dropped their anticipated full-length debut album, “Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp,” which takes their dreamy, layered aesthetic and elevates it to new levels.
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In Review: Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine Revisit Past Stories To Forge Their Own on “A Beginner’s Mind”

October 3, 2021 by

On “A Beginner’s Mind,” Stevens and De Augustine go back to their artistic and cinematographic roots to produce their own story.
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In Review: Lorde Trades the Spotlight for Sunlight on “Solar Power”

September 9, 2021 by

"Solar Power” is a largely enjoyable project due to Lorde’s fantastic songwriting abilities and Antonoff’s perfectly matched production.
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In Review: Angus & Julia Stone Move Forward While Looking Back on “Life Is Strange”

September 7, 2021 by

“Life Is Strange” is an instant standout in the duo's discography as they incorporate some of the best ideas of their entire careers seamlessly together.
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