Father John Misty Undersells His Set at SB Bowl

June 11, 2019 by

I’ve seen Father John Misty a total of three or four times now, so of course, I love the music. But I wasn’t convinced this time.
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In Photos | Real Estate at SOhO

June 11, 2019 by and

Last Wednesday, New Jersey beach rockers Real Estate took to the stage at SOhO for a late night show.
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There is No Art to Succeeding: Farewell from a Former Editor

June 6, 2019 by

I am so proud of the words that I wrote during my time at the Nexus. I will always cherish my time as an Artsweek Editor. This was all a part of my growth: a larger story that these four years are wra...
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Black and I.V.: How I Live in Isla Vista

February 28, 2019 by

Artsweek Editor Zoë Jones discusses her experiences as a Black woman who has lived in Isla Vista for four years.
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Black Girls Like Guitars Too

February 27, 2019 by

Music belongs to everyone, not only in parts deemed to be fit for certain groups.
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‘Dissect’ Is the Music Podcast We All Needed

January 17, 2019 by

Artsweek interviewed the host of the Spotify Original Podcast, Cole Cuchna, on passion projects, white discourse around black music and his own creative process when writing episodes for the show.
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Yes, You Should Go See ‘A Star Is Born’

October 10, 2018 by

Bradley Cooper, who also directed and produced the film, plays disenchanted country singer Jackson Maine in earnest, performing all of the songs and even earning a few writing credits on the soundtrac...
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Artsweek’s 7 Favorite Local Places to Catch a Show

August 24, 2018 by and

From amphitheater concerts at the SB Bowl to backyard shows in I.V., Santa Barbara has a lot to offer when it comes to live music.
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UCSB Swoons Over Smino

January 31, 2018 by

His charisma and aesthetic are reminiscent of André 3000, down to his natural, grown-out hair and onstage gyrations. Like many soulful black artists, his relationship with the stage started in church...
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New Talent: Isla Vista Bands to Watch in 2018

January 18, 2018 by

Everyone watching the Isla Vista music scene, myself included, can’t wait to see what these bands are going to do.
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The Year of the Album: a Look Into the Future of Media Consumption

December 8, 2017 by

The advent of music editing technology has made the process of recording easier, slicker and faster — which makes a Beatles-esque creative yield even more achievable. This year, we saw a return to t...
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When Icons, Stars and Idols Go

October 12, 2017 by

Perhaps the most comforting thing of all is this thought: An artist never truly dies, as long as there are people who are enabling their art to live on.
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The Flaming Lips and Mac Demarco Ignite SB Bowl

October 12, 2017 by

The Flaming Lips and Mac Demarco put on a weird, wonderful show — one that lit up the Santa Barbara Bowl with bright lights, beautiful colors and smiles alike.
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Father John Misty Set to Enchant Arlington Theatre

September 28, 2017 by

With the release of his latest album, Pure Comedy, Father John Misty took on a new role in the indie world. He has never been one to censor himself, but a shift in his focus is clear: He is looking ou...
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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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