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In Review: The war of the Windsors in season five of “The Crown”

January 4, 2023 by

While previous seasons centered on historical events and on the royal family, this season focuses entirely on the schism between the royal Windsor family.
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Allison Russell wears her heart on her sleeve in debut album performance

December 6, 2022 by

On Nov. 16, UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures welcomed Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell to perform her debut album, “Outside Child,” at Campbell Hall.
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Staff Writer Favorites: Top 10 albums of 2022

November 17, 2022 by

Staff Writer Lorna Kruesel shares her top 10 albums of 2022!
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Multiple Generations of Laughology Comedy at Embarcadero Hall

November 17, 2022 by

Whether you want to see seasoned comedians hone their craft or newcomers try their hand at the nerve wracking task of telling jokes to a large audience, Laughology has a lot to offer students.
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Slipping into the industry: Emmett Malloy’s journey to music manager

November 17, 2022 by

“Straight out of a funny, young comedy movie” is Emmett Malloy’s apt way of describing his dive into the music industry representing soft-rock cult favorite Jack Johnson. 
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Record Recap: Dean Blunt’s “BLACK METAL”

November 10, 2022 by

British singer-songwriter Dean Blunt dips his toes into the avant-garde and art-pop genres on his 2014 album “BLACK METAL.” 
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Isla Vista: alive with the Dead

November 10, 2022 by

Dead Set encapsulates the image of iconic rock band, the Grateful Dead, with their uniquely Americana sound rising out of packed backyards and into the Isla Vista night.
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In Review: Staying up past midnight with Taylor Swift

November 10, 2022 by

"Midnights" invites listeners to join her on a contemplating — and at some points self-loathing — journey. 
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Tracks of the Month: October 2022

November 9, 2022 by

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from October!
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Polish pop artist Dawid Podsiadło continues his hot streak on “Lata Dwudzieste”

November 8, 2022 by

“Lata Dwudzieste” improves on almost every aspect of Podsiadło’s previous work and stands as another complete triumph in his career, firmly cementing him as the current king of Polish pop.
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Arctic Monkeys embrace genre-spanning fusion in “The Car”

November 8, 2022 by

The band’s newest album, “The Car,” cements itself as an instant classic in the band’s discography with its bold, style-shifting and melodramatic production.
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Delirium 2022: Isaiah Rashad and Binki electrify the Thunderdome

November 3, 2022 by and

Open only to UC Santa Barbara students, the concert was headlined by Top Dawg Entertainment rapper Isaish Rashad and indie-disco artist Binki. 
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Top movies to watch for Halloween that aren’t Halloween

November 2, 2022 by

Here are our staff writer's picks of films to watch for Halloween that aren't typical Halloween films!
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Rising R&B singer-songwriter jomch kicks off Noon Storke Shows

October 26, 2022 by

On Oct. 13, local Isla Vista musician and UC Santa Barbara pre-law student Josh Chan, otherwise known by his stage name jomch, performed a soulful set of original and acoustic covers.
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Record Recap: 23 years since MF DOOM’s “Operation: Doomsday”

October 20, 2022 by

MF DOOM, or Daniel Dumile, shaped the ’90s underground rap and hip-hop scene in the U.S.
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