“The King of Staten Island” Is Exactly What You Think It Is

June 17, 2020 by

In true Davidson fashion, “The King of Staten Island” tackles serious issues with abrasive sarcasm and laugh-out-loud one-liners.
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Dance in the Age of COVID-19

May 29, 2020 by

For UC Santa Barbara’s dance majors, virtual classes are uncharted territory and have left many of them struggling to find their footing.
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Steve Aoki Brings the (Virtual) Rave to You

May 19, 2020 by

Isla Vista’s favorite DJ, Steve Aoki, brought the rave to everyone’s living rooms this past Sunday night for a one-and-a-half-hour-long live set streamed straight from his Las Vegas mansion. 
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DaBaby Takes the Heat on “BLAME IT ON BABY”

April 24, 2020 by

“BLAME IT ON BABY” sees DaBaby try to emulate the success he found with his first two projects by leaning on his signature aggressive vocals and sardonic flow.
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In Review: “After Hours” by The Weeknd

March 28, 2020 by

New listeners can revel in a melancholic sound that they may not be familiar with yet, and long-time fans can take comfort in the fact that The Weeknd has not really lost sight of who he is after all.
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Bad Bunny Does What He Wants On “YHLQMDLG”

March 6, 2020 by

Bad Bunny, who grew up with aspirations to become the Daddy Yankee of his time, has undeniably altered the landscape of the genre with his commitment to stay true to his craft.
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A 17-Track Love Letter: “Changes” by Justin Bieber

February 19, 2020 by

“Changes” shows off an incredibly mature and refined sound never before heard from the pop megastar.
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Grammys 2020: Just How Relevant Is “Music’s Biggest Night”?

January 23, 2020 by

Ticketed as “music’s biggest night,” the annual Grammy Awards returns on Sunday, Jan. 26, to crown this year’s winners.
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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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The Significance of “Industry Plants” in the Music Community

October 10, 2019 by

Coined by the hip-hop community, "industry plant" is most often used to undermine an artist as being nothing more than a pawn in a record label’s quest for industry domination.
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The Friday Review: ‘Oasis’ by Bad Bunny and J Balvin

July 19, 2019 by

As far as feel-good summer releases go, the album is perfection. 
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Playboi Carti Headlines Extravaganza 2019

May 23, 2019 by and

Despite the less than ideal queue to enter the venue, the event was complete with a sweeping lineup that appealed to a wide range of music lovers and time with friends under the sun.
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Recapping Undergraduate Research Week

May 16, 2019 by

Undergraduate Research Week was a culmination of students’ hard work and dedication to their research projects over several quarters.
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The Friday Review: Ventura by Anderson .Paak

April 26, 2019 by

For the fans who fell in love with the soulful grooves and dynamic lyricism of the Malibu era, I have some good news: Anderson .Paak is back, and he is better than ever.
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Exploring Mental Health Through the Art of Film

April 25, 2019 by

During Active Minds' “Movies for Mental Health” event, several short films about various mental illnesses were screened and four UCSB undergraduates courageously shared their personal struggles wi...
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