Music

January 23, 2020

Mac Miller Gets Personal in Posthumous Album “Circles”

By Neha Makkapati

Throughout the album, Miller seems to reach different conclusions about his emotional pain.

January 23, 2020

Grammys 2020: Just How Relevant Is “Music’s Biggest Night”?

By Sunidhi Sridhar

Ticketed as “music’s biggest night,” the annual Grammy Awards returns on Sunday, Jan. 26, to crown this year’s winners.

December 30, 2019

In Review: “Grime MC” by Jme

By Brandon Victor

On “Grime MC,” Jme finally puts it all together.

December 22, 2019

The Last Hip-Hop Festival of 2019: Rolling Loud Los Angeles

By Omar Reyes

Rolling Loud returned to Los Angeles for its third time, keeping its reputation as one of the most aggressive rap music festivals in existence.

December 21, 2019

In Review: “Fine Line” by Harry Styles

By Sunidhi Sridhar

The record has received considerable social media buzz because, well, it is Harry Styles, but has the newly minted rock star truly delivered?

December 6, 2019

Batcave Sessions: Jakob Akira

By Ana Chavez, Harvest Keeney, Katya Attamami

Jakob Akira stopped by the Batcave to serenade us with some sweet acoustics. 

December 6, 2019

Your New Best Friend: How Ashe’s Indie Pop Breaks the Fourth Wall

By Aly Witmer

“I’d rather be hated for who I am than waste it on giving a damn” was the motto of the tour, and Ashe enticed the crowd at the beginning of the song “In Disguise” to preach the words along with her.

December 3, 2019

The Honeysticks Sweeten Storke Plaza

By Max Myszkowski

The Honeysticks recently lit up Storke Plaza with some of their distinctive indie-rock music, playing for over an hour and bringing much-needed good vibes to campus.

November 23, 2019

Local I.V. Bands Ignite Um…Magazine Benefit Concert

By Omar Reyes

Um...Magazine was able to do what it does best and bring talents from various backgrounds together for a good ol’ fashioned indie rock mosh.

November 20, 2019

Eyedress, Satchy and Apollo Soul: Fusing Rock and Soul Under Storke Tower

By Aubrey Valerio

The night was a testament to the power of mellow rock and good vibes.

November 20, 2019

In Review: “Pony” by Rex Orange County

By Jake Einsiedl

Released in late October by Sony Music Entertainment, Rex Orange County’s third LP, “Pony,” graduates from the homespun, DIY aesthetic that characterized his earlier work.

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?

November 14, 2019

A Weekend of Music, Fun and Boos: Camp Flog Gnaw ‘19

By Omar Reyes

Tyler, the Creator brought weirdos together for the eighth year at his annual Camp Flog Gnaw music festival, giving fans a weekend of seesawing emotions.

November 5, 2019

Extremophiles Bring Excitement to Campus at Noon Storke Show

By Hannah George

Those who were lucky enough to catch the hour-long ensemble were graced with good vibes from the Isla Vista/Temecula masterpiece.

November 3, 2019

Tracks of the Month: October 2019

By Artsweek Staff

Check out this list of October's tracks of the month for some new recommendations to add to your handy-dandy Spotify playlist!

November 2, 2019

Inside Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes With Thom Yorke

By Edwin Calzada Nguyen

Thom Yorke, renowned for his role as the lead singer and songwriter for the critically acclaimed electronic rock group Radiohead, flooded the Santa Barbara Bowl last Friday.