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Coco & Clair Clair Take the Stage for UCSB’s First In-Person Concert

October 14, 2021 by

Rising Atlanta pop-rap duo Coco & Clair Clair electrified Storke Plaza for the first in-person concert at UC Santa Barbara since before the pandemic.
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Artsweek Picks: The Buzziest Coming Attractions of Fall 2021

October 8, 2021 by

Here is Artsweek’s selection of upcoming movie releases you should check out in the coming weeks! 
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Art, Design & Architecture Museum Reopens Its Doors

October 8, 2021 by

After more than a year of being shuttered, UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum reopened on Sept. 25 to showcase three new in-person exhibitions.
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In Review: Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine Revisit Past Stories To Forge Their Own on “A Beginner’s Mind”

October 3, 2021 by

On “A Beginner’s Mind,” Stevens and De Augustine go back to their artistic and cinematographic roots to produce their own story.
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Literature in Review: Three New Novels for Fall

October 3, 2021 by

Artsweek talked to three debut authors with books so addicting, you’ll get back into reading for pleasure in no time.
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Artsweek on Spotify: Ed Staff Picks to Welcome You Back to UCSB

September 25, 2021 by

Here’s some of the Nexus Editorial Staff’s selection of songs that tap into memorable moments at UC Santa Barbara!
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In Review: Kacey Musgraves’ “star-crossed” Tragedy Ends in Hope

September 23, 2021 by

Through her processing of a universal hardship, “star-crossed” cements Musgraves as one of the smartest and emotive writers of our time.
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In Review: Lorde Trades the Spotlight for Sunlight on “Solar Power”

September 9, 2021 by

"Solar Power” is a largely enjoyable project due to Lorde’s fantastic songwriting abilities and Antonoff’s perfectly matched production.
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In Review: Angus & Julia Stone Move Forward While Looking Back on “Life Is Strange”

September 7, 2021 by

“Life Is Strange” is an instant standout in the duo's discography as they incorporate some of the best ideas of their entire careers seamlessly together.
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Local Arts Scene Cautiously Reopens After Months in the Dark

September 1, 2021 by

As vaccination efforts continue to forge ahead in Santa Barbara County, the local arts and music scene is gearing up to welcome back members of the community. 
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Artsweek on Spotify: Sounds of Summer Past

August 31, 2021 by

Here’s Artsweek’s selection of nostalgic tracks from the summers of 2016-2018!
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In Review: “The White Lotus” Turns Paradise Problems Into Hit HBO Drama

August 30, 2021 by

The show is a slice of life during a week at a beach resort in Hawaii, where a gaggle of rich guests arrive and immediately cause trouble.
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On This Day: “Grace” by Jeff Buckley

August 23, 2021 by

Buckley should have been a superstar, but listeners can still appreciate his little body of work for the creative genius it is.
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On This Day: Shades of Sentimentality in Frank Ocean’s “Blonde”

August 20, 2021 by and

With his genre-blending on “Blonde,” Ocean once again pioneered a new style of R&B.
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In Review: Tinashe Sees the Past, Present and Future of Music on “333”

August 12, 2021 by

“333” ultimately sees Tinashe expanding her reach, experimenting even more with her sound.
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