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Tracks of the Month: January 2023

February 6, 2023 by

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from January!
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In Review: Mac DeMarco’s “Five Easy Hot Dogs”

February 6, 2023 by

DeMarco's newest album, “Five Easy Hot Dogs,” which was released on Jan. 20, 2023, pays homage to the cities he visited; each song was recorded and mixed in their respective destinations. 
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The Carsey-Wolf Center showcases the cinema of multispecies encounters

February 6, 2023 by

The Carsey-Wolf Center hosted “The Cinema of Multispecies Encounters” on Jan. 26, an event held at the Pollock Theater that screened three films that were shocking to say the least. 
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For your next playlist: Overlooked albums from 2022

January 30, 2023 by

While some fantastic albums released in 2022 received the attention and praise they deserved, there were other 2022 album releases that simply flew under the radar last year. 
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In Review: Piecing together Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope”

January 30, 2023 by

In spite of its shortcomings, “Kaleidoscope” introduces a novel way of watching shows in the streaming era.
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What to see in theaters this winter

January 30, 2023 by

In 2022, theaters made a comeback from a two-year slump of moviegoing. Even after the pandemic was under control, and before it began, most people were reluctant to make the effort and the expenditure...
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“Ted Lasso” scores in light of soccer’s biggest event

January 30, 2023 by

Sports-comedy “Ted Lasso” is relevant through its themes of soccer, and necessary in its reflection of humanness in sports — the complexities of people and relationships that contribute to the g...
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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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