Music

September 22, 2016

SB Bowl Upcoming Picks

By Tracy Smith, Jack Wallace

Artsweek writers preview their most anticipated shows at Nexus voters' favorite venue.

August 25, 2016

Frank Ocean, ‘Blonde’ and the Visual Album

By Zoe Jones

Using the phrase “long-awaited” would be trite in welcoming the release of Frank Ocean’s third album. The reclusive writer, singer and producer has been clamored after since last summer when fans were promised new ...

August 12, 2016

FYF To Warmly Send Off Fest Season

By Frankie Horne

The fest has outdone itself even in consideration of last year’s slate, highlighting Goldenvoice’s dedication to doubling down on FYF’s rep for a diverse, exciting lineup.

August 11, 2016

Tyler, The Creator, Wows with Camp Flog Gnaw 2016 Lineup

By Nisa Smith

Fans were blown back by Camp Flog Gnaw’s fifth-year expansion to a two-day affair, set for Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, at Exposition Park in Los Angeles.

August 11, 2016

Margo Halsted Presents: A Summer Carillon Recital

By Nisa Smith

Margo Halsted pounded the pedals of Storke Tower's 61-bell carillon on the sunny Sunday afternoon of August 7.

June 23, 2016

BØRNS Talks New Album, Influences

By Jasmine Rodriguez

The Daily Nexus gets the scoop on the artist's inspirations and background.

June 23, 2016

Lightning in a Bottle Gets Woogie

By Alex Bocknek

The Nexus's outgoing Artsweek editor reflects on this famed spring music festival.

June 2, 2016

BFOM Bids Grads Adieu

By Frank Horne

This Saturday, BFOM hosted their quarterly concert to a sold-out and packed-in I.V. Theater, wishing their senior members an emotional goodbye.

June 2, 2016

Beyoncé Gets Political in Lecture

By Jasmine Benafghoul

Kevin Allred, an adjunct professor in women’s and gender studies at Rutgers University, came to UCSB to give students a lecture all about the legendary Queen B.

May 26, 2016

KCSB Pays Bowie Tribute

By Allie Graydon

On Thursday night, KCSB presented “Starman Under the Stars,” a tribute to Bowie’s legacy and the wide range of his talents.

May 26, 2016

Shwayze Buzzes at Surfrider Show

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

IV Surfrider's Concert for the Coast featured booths with info about beach care, raffle prizes and, of course, a free concert with Shwayze as the headliner.

May 24, 2016

Lumineers Ho-Hey Their Way to SB Bowl

By Zoe Jones

The Lumineers translate the passion of their music into one of the most emotional, genuine shows a band could put on, which they're bringing to SB Bowl on May 28th.

May 19, 2016

Togapalooza Rocks I.V.

By Maximilian Ochoa, Thomas Mannell

Saturday, May 14, hosted the fourth annual Togapalooza, a yearly event that serves to assemble the most notable bands of I.V for an all-day music festival from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 19, 2016

In Review: Extravaganza 2016

By Frank Horne

ASPB certainly outdid their already esteemed selves with the studded list of performers, and the relatively smooth run of 2016’s Extravaganza makes it one for the books.

May 17, 2016

María del Pilar Shares Truth in Song at MCC

By Antonio Morales

“Tu y yo bailamos, con mucho vigor.” The words rolled off smoothly as del Pilar strummed the strings of her ukulele. The passion from her high-pitched vocals resonated throughout the room.

May 12, 2016

Artsweek Sits Down, Turns Up with Gryffin

By Bin Nguyen

Infused with live elements of an electric guitar, piano keyboard and melodic house beats, Gryffin’s sound is immediately presumed to be influenced by the classic rock genre.