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In Review: Want Self Esteem? Listen to Her New Album, “Prioritise Pleasure”

October 28, 2021 by

Taylor’s taken on the task of combining bold, brash pop music with piercing and honest lyrics, and on “Prioritise Pleasure,” it all comes together.
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Santa Barbara’s Hidden Gem: The “Pianos on State” Initiative

October 28, 2021 by

Strolling down State Street with your eyes shut certainly would induce some sort of euphoric — even magical — feeling, as every corner of the road’s 10 blocks were lined with pianos.
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Wilco and Faye Webster Hit the Stage at the Santa Barbara Bowl

October 26, 2021 by

Following a nearly two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeff Tweedy and his bandmates hit the road again to finish out the West Coast leg of the “Ode to Joy” tour.
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A.S. Program Board Presents a Spooky Treat: Pumpkins and Puppies

October 24, 2021 by

Who can complain about this perfect mixture of spooky pumpkin painting and cute therapy puppies?
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Record Recap: Remembering Singer-Songwriter Elliott Smith, 18 Years Later

October 22, 2021 by

Here is a selection of some essential Smith tracks and a perfect place to start if you’re looking to dive into his discography — or if you’re just in a ’90s indie-rock kind of mood this week.
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UCSB Theater and Dance Stages 24-Hour Play Festival

October 22, 2021 by

The event was organized by the university’s chapter of the AMPLIFY Initiative, a performing arts initiative whose mission is to magnify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized communities.
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Artsweek on Spotify: Tracks To Add to Your Playlist This Autumn Season

October 14, 2021 by

Here's Artsweek's selection of tracks for the autumn season!
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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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