Kevin Abstract’s ‘ARIZONA baby’ Is a Mixed Bag

April 19, 2019 by

If you like Kevin Abstract’s work, particularly his solo martial, give ARIZONA baby a listen.
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Tracks of the Month: November 2018

November 30, 2018 by

Every month, Artsweek collects a handful of newly released tracks that highlight the best musical moments of the past 30 days. Check out some of the hottest cuts released in November 2018.
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Full 2018 Extravaganza Lineup Announced

May 7, 2018 by , , , and

This year, Extravaganza will be on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m.
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Dewey Bryan Saunders’ Surreal World of Album Cover Art

April 26, 2018 by

Dewey Bryan Saunders is one of today’s most innovative and established graphic designers who often operates within the niche realm that is album cover art.
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Tracks of the Month: March 2018

April 3, 2018 by , and

Tyler, The Creator, “OKRA” “OKRA” is sonic heaven for Tyler, The Creator fans who enjoy his hard-hitting, heavy and dirty style of rap. The beat’s overblown distorted bassline knocks Tyler...
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Tyler, The Creator Gets Honest with UCSB

March 13, 2018 by

There are a lot of things to be learned from Tyler, The Creator’s discussion with Terence Keel, but one thing is for certain: Tyler subscribes to no labels.
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Tracks of the Month: February 2018

February 28, 2018 by , , , and

Every month, Artsweek’s staff collects a handful of newly released tracks that highlight the best musical moments of the past 30 days. Check out January’s tracks of the month for some possible add...
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Tyler, The Creator to Visit UCSB

February 15, 2018 by

Multi-talented artist Tyler, The Creator is slated to visit Campbell Hall on March 9 to take part in a conversation with AS Program Board.
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Tracks of the Month: January 2018

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Every month, Artsweek’s staff collects a handful of newly released tracks that highlight the best musical moments of the past 30 days. January was chock-full of hits from a variety of genres.
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Smino to Bring Soulful Sounds to the Hub

January 24, 2018 by

The rapper’s words rebound off the bouncing melodies of each track in a way that keeps the album’s sonic momentum moving at a steady yet nonchalant pace.
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Watch: Tyler, The Creator’s Conversation About Flower Boy

January 23, 2018 by

Throughout the conversation, the rapper opens up about his third studio album and provides insight into his creative process.
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This Year In Music: Artsweek’s Favorite Albums

December 8, 2017 by

Saturation is quite possibly my favorite release of the year and proved the group to be a simultaneously experimental and accessible force in today’s music scene. Tracks like “Gold,” “Heat” ...
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Meet SALES: The Minimalist Pop Duo That Crafts Bedroom Beats

November 29, 2017 by

SALES creates an amalgamation of indie, dream pop, hip hop and rock to produce something that is otherworldly to the ear. Their hip hop-influenced production backs electric guitar to create a sound th...
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Tracks of the Month: October 2017

November 1, 2017 by , and

Intimate and sleek, “It’s Okay to Cry” is a can’t-miss pop song. The singer/songwriter/producer’s first solo venture in two years is accompanied by a stunning video in which she uncharacteri...
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Aoki, Electronica and the Live I.V. Music Scene

August 24, 2017 by and

When Aoki was merely 19, he was throwing roughly 20 shows a month out of his living room, recording tapes of every single one.
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