Music

May 5, 2016

Extravaganza 2016 Lineup Revealed

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Frank Horne

A.S. Program Board announced several big-name acts for UCSB's spring festival, Extravaganza, at Harder Stadium.

May 5, 2016

Jojo Abot Charms MCC

By Maximilian Ochoa

The energy of the performance was heavy and wild; it vibrated through the MCC theatre. Abot’s engagingness lent the space a feeling of possibility.

May 3, 2016

Views from the 805

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

Although the album is arguably not Drake’s best work to date, Views offers Drake in his purest form, with peak vulnerability and comfort over extremely strong production.

April 28, 2016

The 1975 Shake Things Up at SB Bowl

By Tracy Smith

Those fortunate enough to attend the show were able to get a glimpse of just how much The 1975's change in persona has fed into their performance.

April 28, 2016

Sam Feldt Pumps Up SOhO

By Bin Nguyen

Fresh off his Weekend One appearance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, international Dutch DJ Sam Feldt performed at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club to a sold-out intimate crowd.

April 21, 2016

UMO Stops at SOhO

By Simone Dupuy

The band may be off to Indio for the weekend, but, as frontman Ruban Nielson said, “Man, fuck Coachella. This is the show right here.”

April 20, 2016

Anoushka Shankar Charms Campbell Hall

By Allie Graydon

Anoushka Shankar brought her intricate skill and her international musical background to Campbell Hall on Monday night with a concert celebrating her new album Land of Gold. The renowned sitar player and composer has bee...

April 15, 2016

The Hub gets Painted Gold(room)

By Antonio Morales

There was a unique array of sounds infused throughout the venue as the six-person group began their set for the night.

April 15, 2016

Rüfüs Du Sol Making SOhO Pit Stop

By Samantha Salazar

Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL is taking the stage at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Restaurant and Music Club after their week one performance at this year’s Coachella.

April 15, 2016

G-Eazy Coming to SB Bowl

By Tracy Smith

G-Eazy will be making a stop in Santa Barbara on the second leg of his “When It’s Dark Out” tour Tuesday, April 19.

April 15, 2016

Sam Feldt Bringing Next-Gen Trop to SB

By Bin Nguyen

To celebrate the five-year anniversary of RedEye Presents Entertainment, the Santa Barbara-based music production company is welcoming sought after Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt to the iconic coastal town for a night o...

April 15, 2016

The New & Improved 1975 Hitting SB Bowl

By Tracy Smith

Santa Barbara natives have the chance to witness The 1975 first-hand Thursday, April 21 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, and because the band is in demand in numerous parts of the world, there is no question that missing this ...

April 14, 2016

Le1f, Junglepussy Get Close with Hub

By Vicky Munro

Judging from the success of the UCSB Drag Show the night before, it wouldn’t have been unreasonable to anticipate that the Hub’s free concert to round off Pride Week would draw a big crowd.

April 14, 2016

Freddie Gibbs Blows Roof off Velvet Jones

By Thomas Mannell

Freddie Gibbs headlined a Thursday show at Velvet Jones, but the tightly packed audience got more than just “Gangsta Gibbs.”

April 7, 2016

Grouplove Warms it Up at Deltopia Show

By Tracy Smith

Students from all over campus and I.V. flooded the Thunderdome Saturday night to witness a performance from the dauntless band Grouplove.

April 7, 2016

Quantic Brings Latin Funk to Velvet Jones

By Gabriel Lazo

Quantic’s unique blend of traditionally acoustic music styles with edgy, electronic experimentation creates the perfect ambience for cruising through L.A. at 2 a.m. Fortunately, it also makes for a rockin’ party.