Music

The Friday Review: Humanz by Gorillaz

May 12, 2017 by

Fans expect a Gorillaz album to play into the idea of the virtual band, and this album did not have that level of immersion that previous projects did.
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Old Crow Medicine Show Plays Classics for Granada

May 11, 2017 by

All of these links between Dylan and Old Crow Medicine Show were certainly evident in their performance, though they did not let the style of the original record constrain them to being mere imitators...
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Schoolboy Q Set to Headline Extravaganza 2017

May 10, 2017 by

Listed below are the artists who were confirmed to be performing musical acts at this year’s Extravaganza this afternoon at Storke Plaza.
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Tracks of the Month: April 2017

May 1, 2017 by , and

Following a controversial Fox News sample invalidating his lyrical effectiveness, Kendrick's "DNA." is a fierce declaration of war that rattles the musical and political world to its very core.
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The Friday Review: Playboi Carti by Playboi Carti

April 28, 2017 by

If Frank Ocean can indulge in Carti’s sound guilt-free, anyone can be driven to the pleasure-filled land of production excellency, designer brands and jewelry pieces found on Carti’s tape.
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Coachella 2017: In Review

April 27, 2017 by

No matter how big you look in that photo, at Coachella you’re a drop in a wave.
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The Regrettes Bring Beach Punk to Velvet Jones

April 27, 2017 by

You might think from my description of the show that The Regrettes is a band of veteran rockers, but you would be wrong. None of them are even seniors in high school.
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Travis Scott’s Birds Eye View Soars Over SB Bowl

April 20, 2017 by

Scott, as a performer, was up to his usual standard, as he screamed every lyric with ease and moved quickly around the stage with high energy.
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Two Door Cinema Club Brings Spring to Santa Barbara

April 20, 2017 by

Jack Garratt, Grouplove and Two Door Cinema Club used their enthusiastic presences to entertain an amphitheater of dancing wine moms, and college kids who wanted to re-live their Tumblr indie years.
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Phantogram Performs Haunting Indie-Pop at Arlington

April 20, 2017 by

Phantogram brought an impressive set to the Arlington, incorporating a plethora of sounds from their various influences and inspirations.
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RL Grime Soundtracks A Sunny Deltopia Weekend

April 13, 2017 by

Last Saturday’s hosting of heavy trap DJ RL Grime was a clear attempt to keep kids off the streets of I.V. during Deltopia; the students responded with immense praise.
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Homeshake Brings Silky Sounds to Storke

April 13, 2017 by

Homeshake does not boast a sound that is daytime-ready, but nonetheless, the soulful melodies were pleasantly warm.
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The Friday Review: More Life by Drake

April 7, 2017 by

From rap to R&B to dancehall, he does it all on More Life, and he does it well.
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Rising Duo Joyzu Bring Bright Sounds to SB

March 15, 2017 by

While witnessing Joyzu play live at M8TRX nightclub, the one thing that stood out most was the joy they shared on stage, which their stage name aptly foreshadows.
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Diehl and Salvant Conclude UCSB’s Jazz Revival

March 9, 2017 by

This final installment of the Jazz series represented the legacy of musical talent: combining classic music with new prominent artists.
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