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Belle & Sebastian | Fans Only | Matador

February 12, 2004 by

Glasgow-bred Belle & Sebastian have produced a movie soundtrack, several EPs and six noteworthy albums, including last year's Dear Catastrophe Waitress.
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Documentaries that Dominate

February 5, 2004 by

The last few years have brought a resurgence of documentary films to the forefront of national attention. "Bowling for Columbine" in 2002 and "Spellbound," "Capturing the Friedmans" and "Winged Migrat...
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Give my Regards

February 5, 2004 by

As another extension of the documentary boom resonating through many a film circle, UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival have teamed up to offer "The Truth of Nonfict...
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STILL to WATCH

February 5, 2004 by

As the Santa Barbara International Film Festival nears its end, there are still plenty of films to see and celebrities to stalk. Here is a short list of what is still to come and what should be worth ...
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Incubus | A Crow Left of the Murder | Epic

February 5, 2004 by

Incubus's lead singer, Brandon Boyd, is a highly attractive individual. That being said, it seems that he was blessed in the looks department rather than the musical genius one.
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The Special Goodness | Land Air Sea | Epitaph

February 5, 2004 by

During Weezer's hiatus in the late 1990s, drummer Patrick Wilson's ennui motivated him to form the Special Goodness, a side-project featuring himself on vocals and guitar with Moth's Atom Willard drum...
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Ani diFranco | Educated Guess | Righteous Babe

February 5, 2004 by

On Educated Guess, Ani diFranco makes a radical change from the sound of her other recent albums. The influence of the singer's split from her husband and long-time sound engineer is reflected in both...
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The Walkmen | Bows and Arrows | Record Collection

February 5, 2004 by

Immediately noticeable on the Walkmen's second release is the warmth of sound. While not completely shaken, the stark landscape of their debut has been replaced by something rich and inviting.
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KCSB Top Ten

February 5, 2004 by

1) The Wrens | The Meadowlands | Absolutely Kosher 2) The Unicorns | Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? | Alien8 3) Grouch and Eligh | No More Greener Grasses | Legendary Music
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Viva la Film Fest

January 29, 2004 by

Once again, the cinematic stars have aligned, opening up the fast-paced universe of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Starting tomorrow, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 8, lower State Street...
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On your mark, get set… GO!

January 29, 2004 by

Don't be surprised if, over the next week and a half, you happen to see a number of sweaty, panic-stricken students dressed in oversized, red T-shirts, lugging camera equipment all over Santa Barbara.
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Dizzee Rascal | Boy in da Corner | Matador

January 29, 2004 by

It seems like all that a hip hop artist must do in order to gain acclaim these days is to talk about something besides bitches, cars and money.
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Gift of Gab | Fourth Dimensional Rocketships Going Up | Quannum Projects

January 29, 2004 by

Blackalicious' last full-length Blazing Arrow gave birth to what was undoubtedly the most uplifting song of the summer of '02, the expansive jazz-funk infused "First in Flight."
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Air | Talkie Walkie | Astralwerks

January 29, 2004 by

On the eve of their first tour, Air commented that the venues they performed in should be prepped in advance by covering the floors with mattresses and turning on soft colored lighting.
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Long, Sweet December

January 22, 2004 by

There doesn't seem to be much room in indie rock these days for bands of the more literate nature. Take the success of dancey, post-punk inspired bands like Hot Hot Heat or the Rapture and their howl-...
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