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Artsweek on Spotify: Staff Writer Picks for the Month of November

December 3, 2021 by

Here are Artsweek writer Lorna Kruesel’s top tracks that she had on repeat throughout the past month! 
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In Review: “Tick, Tick… Boom” is a Love Letter To Jonathan Larson and All Creatives

December 2, 2021 by

“Tick, Tick… Boom” revitalizes one’s creative nature, validates the idea of pursuing your passion and urges the audience not to give up just yet: There’s more to come. 
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UCSB Alumnus THREEZERO Releases Debut Album

December 2, 2021 by

With a newly released album, “SEEING DOUBLE,” Santa Barbara musician THREEZERO is making strides with an ever-evolving sound.
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Literature In Review: Company Culture, Dolls and Caribbean Crises

November 30, 2021 by

Artsweek talked to three authors about their novels, and the menu includes a satire about office drama, a drama about a trauma-induced doll and dramatic actors filming a movie in the Caribbean.
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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: Pop Princess Taylor Swift Paints the Town Red With “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

November 18, 2021 by

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” is a re-recording of her fourth studio album “Red,” and it’s not surprising that it’s even better than when it first came out. 
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In Review: Beach House Releases the First Chapter of Their Upcoming Album “Once Twice Melody”

November 18, 2021 by

At midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 10, Baltimore-based musical duo Beach House sent their fans into a sublime trance with the release of the first chapter of their upcoming album, “Once Twice Melody.”
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In Review: ABBA Returns To Deliver More Polished Pop Anthems

November 11, 2021 by

After 40 years of downtime, demand from fans and numerous pushbacks, ABBA’s ninth album, “Voyage,” was released last Friday.
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On This Day: A Tribe Called Quest’s “Midnight Marauders,” Rap’s Most Uplifting Classic Album

November 9, 2021 by

A Tribe Called Quest's third studio album, “Midnight Marauders,” is the pinnacle of their fun style and has stood the test of time as a never-ending party inviting all to join. 
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Delirium 2021: Rappers Denzel Curry and Doechii Light Up Storke Plaza

November 4, 2021 by

Doechii and Denzel Curry both showcased their remarkable talent and versatility as musicians and the ebullient crowd that descended upon Storke Plaza demonstrated, as always, that UCSB does it better.
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Artsweek on Spotify: Study Tunes To Get Through Midterm Season

November 3, 2021 by

I found that I can be productive with my studying while listening to music with words, so I present to you a little collection of songs I enjoy listening to while studying. 
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Violinist Vijay Gupta and Essayist Pico Iyer Take the Stage at Campbell Hall

November 3, 2021 by

On Thursday, Oct. 28, violinist and citizen artist Vijay Gupta and essayist Pico Iyer took the stage at Campbell Hall to discuss wholeness, homelessness and music. 
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Dream Through the End of the World With Lana Del Rey’s “Blue Banisters”

November 2, 2021 by

The record is so calming and beautiful that if you were to fall asleep to it, you would dream beautiful dreams.
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Artsweek on Spotify: October Tracks of the Month

November 1, 2021 by

As we say goodbye to October, the Artsweek staff selected some of the best new releases to drop in the past month!
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Artsweek On Spotify: Spooky Halloween Bangers Throughout the Years

October 28, 2021 by and

From orchestral compositions to heavy metal classics to hip-hop collaborations, the exploration of horror through music is ubiquitous in every genre of music.
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