Music

October 31, 2019

Tenacious D Rocks Arlington Theater

By Aly Witmer

Laughter and cheers filled Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara as Tenacious D took the stage on Oct. 27 for the second-to-last stop of the Post-Apocalypto Tour.

October 31, 2019

Six Songs That Will Scare Your Parents This Halloween

By Neha Makkapati, Hannah George

Here are some of the best songs for you to blast on your speaker to give your parents a good fright this Halloween.

October 31, 2019

DJ Mustard, Leikeli47 and Kenny Beats Ignite HalloWeekend at the UCSB Thunderdome

By Omar Reyes

Last weekend, Associated Students Program Board hosted the fifth annual Delirium concert in which DJ Mustard headlined and gave Gauchos an unforgettable night of music at the Thunderdome.

October 31, 2019

Hozier Takes the Santa Barbara Bowl to Church

By Sonya Raytburg

The genre of Hozier’s work is categorized as blues, indie rock, soul and contemporary R&B, but more importantly his music is simply the kind you want to sing along to.

October 28, 2019

Adult Swim Festival to Hit L.A. This November

By Neha Makkapati

After its initial debut last year, the Adult Swim Festival is back for lovers of music and comedy alike with its diverse lineup of both musical artists and comedians. Held by the television network Adult Swim, it will ta...

October 28, 2019

Local I.V. Musicians Come Together for Surf Team Fundraiser

By Hannah Ponsford

The fundraiser was held at a house on Segovia Road, where members of the surf team, their friends and anyone else who wanted to join came together to listen to five talented local bands and musicians perform.

October 10, 2019

The Significance of “Industry Plants” in the Music Community

By Sunidhi Sridhar

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.

October 3, 2019

In Photos | Welcome Back Concert with YBN Nahmir and Vincent

By Daily Nexus Photography, Kristina Valencia

Trap star YBN Nahmir electrified Storke Plaza last weekend, welcoming Gauchos back to campus with an evening of flashing lights, rap and opportunities for students to dance on stage.

October 3, 2019

Gary Clark Jr. Brings Blues and Rock to Santa Barbara Bowl

By Ivan Gonzalez

On tour for his most recent album “This Land,” Gary Clark Jr. electrified, mesmerized and satisfied passionate fans last Friday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

October 3, 2019

Tracks of the Month: September 2019

By Kristina Valencia, Hannah Jackson, Neha Makkapati

As we welcome the month of October with open arms, it’s time for Artsweek to highlight the new tracks that stood out in September.

September 28, 2019

A Trap Music Guide to Love and Heartbreak

By Neha Makkapati

Here are some of the best songs to listen to with your new boo when you feel love is in the air or when the person you thought was your “whole world” is no longer that.