Ivan Gonzalez

February 2, 2020

Didn’t Make it to SBIFF 2020? Here’s Everything You Missed

By Kristina Valencia, Joshen Mantai, Ivan Gonzalez, Aubrey Valerio, Alexandra Lee, Liliana Linan

Your handy-dandy guide for what happened at SBIFF this year!

November 19, 2019

10 Songs for Your (Soon-To-Be) Ex

By Ivan Gonzalez, Neha Makkapati

Who doesn’t like a good song recommendation by their (soon-to-be ex) significant other?

October 3, 2019

Gary Clark Jr. Brings Blues and Rock to Santa Barbara Bowl

By Ivan Gonzalez

On tour for his most recent album “This Land,” Gary Clark Jr. electrified, mesmerized and satisfied passionate fans last Friday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

May 24, 2019

Falling In Love with The Marías

By Ivan Gonzalez

With a psychedelic-soul sound, retro old Hollywood glamor and bilingual romance lyrics, The Marías have something organic and fresh that is just what we need.

May 17, 2018

Clairo Illuminates Storke Plaza

By Ivan Gonzalez, Kelly He

Clairo’s luminescent presence left UCSB students glowing and wishing to “feel this way forever”.

November 16, 2017

Tropicalia Fest Opens in Long Beach with a Splash

By Ivan Gonzalez, Kelly He

The musical acts, along with the assortment of Mexican cuisine, created a festival culture that resonated among the evolving Latinx culture of Southern California.

November 9, 2017

The Biko House: Punks, Progressives and Politics

By Ivan Gonzalez, Andre Bouyssounouse

Time and time again, the Biko House has opened the doors of its black and brown empire for the community to discuss important racial events in the United States.

October 5, 2017

The xx Transcends Expectations at Santa Barbara Bowl

By Ivan Gonzalez

The xx truly grabbed and held onto the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd the whole time.

June 1, 2017

‘Master of None’ Makes a Triumphant Return

By Ivan Gonzalez

To my own and others’ rejoice, Ansari reprised his role as Dev in Season 2 of “Master of None.” The long-awaited second season once again wowed viewers with new expositions, social commentary, a killer soundtrack a...

May 11, 2017

Master Storyteller David Sedaris Returns to SB

By Ivan Gonzalez

In his typical fashion, Sedaris walked onto the stage wearing a suit, jacket and shorts stitched together out of other shorts, which he claimed he picked up in Tokyo. Right from the start, he began his talk with Trump jo...