Artsweek

October 4, 2022

Tracks of the month: September 2022

By Adam Majcher, Marisol Cruz

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from September!

September 22, 2022

Student-run art organizations to support or join

By Marisol Cruz

Here’s an introduction to some of the various art-related organizations you can support or join on campus or in Isla Vista.

September 22, 2022

Say the name – Seventeen and its worldwide influence

By Isabella Chichioco

Seventeen made its debut in 2015, and since then, the K-pop group has become a worldwide phenomenon

August 26, 2022

“Sounds of Isla Vista”: A look into the I.V. music scene

By Marisol Cruz

“Long live the IV music scene” declares the bio of a recently created go-to resource for I.V. concert lovers: the @soundsofiv Instagram page, which has gained over 3,000 followers in less than a year.

August 2, 2022

Molly Nilsson on Witchcraft, Anti-fascism and How Her Nostalgic Synth-pop Ties It All Together

By Razeen Ahmed

The Swedish-born artist has crafted a discography that waltzes between the electronic, minimal synth and hypnagogic pop genres.

July 20, 2022

Record Recap: Clairo’s Autumnal Masterpiece “Sling”

By Lorna Kruesel

This album is about love and heartbreak, building a home and strengthening the relationships that matter most to us.

July 2, 2022

Tracks of the Month: June 2022

By Marisol Cruz, Isabella Chichioco

Start your summer off right with these newly released songs from June picked by the Artsweek’s staff!

June 25, 2022

Literature in Review: Summertime Reads

By Sam Franzini

In these wildly different books — a modern-day examination of a doomed relationship, a murder mystery told from three viewpoints and a motherhood cult — there’ll be something for everyone.

June 20, 2022

In Review: Tom Cruise Is Flying High in “Top Gun: Maverick”

By Gabriel O'Brien

After more than 30 years waiting in the wings (so to speak) Tom Cruise reprises his role as lovably rebellious fighter pilot, Maverick, in the sequel to the beloved 1986 classic, “Top Gun.”

June 17, 2022

A Look Into Bugeater1101’s Cozy World of Philosophical Thoughts

By Sam Franzini

On a nicer, less stressful corner of the internet, lies Alisha, who on TikTok is known as @bugeater1101

June 6, 2022

Rex Orange County Invokes the Message of his New Album “WHO CARES?” at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Isabella Chichioco

The bedroom pop and funk artist treated the Santa Barbara community for the first time to a night full of energy and excitement with different songs that highlight the best of his discography.

June 4, 2022

Five Summer Films to Watch Once School Ends

By Gabriel O'Brien

As the school year comes to the close, here are five iconic summer films to watch!

May 28, 2022

Actors Offstage: Shrunken Heads’ High School Musical on Stage!

By Isabella Chichioco

From May 27 to May 28, Shrunken Heads Production Co. put on their rendition of the nostalgic and iconic Disney Channel original film “High School Musical” at the Thunderdome.