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December 26, 2021

In Conversation With Isla Vista Band The Framers

By Razeen Ahmed, Jacqueline Sedley

The Framers are back in action, ready to go wherever they are taken.

December 25, 2021

In Review: Dasha Nekrasova’s Debut Feature “The Scary of Sixty-First” Is Undeniably Intriguing Yet Ultimately Disorienting

By Makenna Stark

“The Scary of Sixty-First,” is a psychological thriller that explores the disempowerment that can result from uncovering atrocities as horrific as those committed by Epstein.

December 3, 2021

Artsweek on Spotify: Staff Writer Picks for the Month of November

By Lorna Kruesel

Here are Artsweek writer Lorna Kruesel’s top tracks that she had on repeat throughout the past month!

December 2, 2021

In Review: “Tick, Tick… Boom” is a Love Letter To Jonathan Larson and All Creatives

By Amitha Bhat

“Tick, Tick… Boom” revitalizes one’s creative nature, validates the idea of pursuing your passion and urges the audience not to give up just yet: There’s more to come.

December 2, 2021

UCSB Alumnus THREEZERO Releases Debut Album

By Marisol Cruz

With a newly released album, “SEEING DOUBLE,” Santa Barbara musician THREEZERO is making strides with an ever-evolving sound.

November 30, 2021

Literature In Review: Company Culture, Dolls and Caribbean Crises

By Sam Franzini

Artsweek talked to three authors about their novels, and the menu includes a satire about office drama, a drama about a trauma-induced doll and dramatic actors filming a movie in the Caribbean.

November 18, 2021

In Review: Lunar Vacation Cultivate Indie Pop Bliss on “Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp”

By Adam Majcher

Lunar Vacation have finally dropped their anticipated full-length debut album, “Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp,” which takes their dreamy, layered aesthetic and elevates it to new levels.

November 18, 2021

In Review: Pop Princess Taylor Swift Paints the Town Red With “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

By Natalie Perez

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” is a re-recording of her fourth studio album “Red,” and it’s not surprising that it’s even better than when it first came out.

November 18, 2021

In Review: Beach House Releases the First Chapter of Their Upcoming Album “Once Twice Melody”

By Makenna Stark

At midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 10, Baltimore-based musical duo Beach House sent their fans into a sublime trance with the release of the first chapter of their upcoming album, “Once Twice Melody.”

November 11, 2021

In Review: ABBA Returns To Deliver More Polished Pop Anthems

By Sam Franzini

After 40 years of downtime, demand from fans and numerous pushbacks, ABBA’s ninth album, “Voyage,” was released last Friday.

November 9, 2021

On This Day: A Tribe Called Quest’s “Midnight Marauders,” Rap’s Most Uplifting Classic Album

By Jadon Bienz

A Tribe Called Quest's third studio album, “Midnight Marauders,” is the pinnacle of their fun style and has stood the test of time as a never-ending party inviting all to join.

November 4, 2021

Delirium 2021: Rappers Denzel Curry and Doechii Light Up Storke Plaza

By Sunidhi Sridhar

Doechii and Denzel Curry both showcased their remarkable talent and versatility as musicians and the ebullient crowd that descended upon Storke Plaza demonstrated, as always, that UCSB does it better.

November 3, 2021

Artsweek on Spotify: Study Tunes To Get Through Midterm Season

By Lorna Kruesel

I found that I can be productive with my studying while listening to music with words, so I present to you a little collection of songs I enjoy listening to while studying.

November 3, 2021

Violinist Vijay Gupta and Essayist Pico Iyer Take the Stage at Campbell Hall

By Eleuthera Wang

On Thursday, Oct. 28, violinist and citizen artist Vijay Gupta and essayist Pico Iyer took the stage at Campbell Hall to discuss wholeness, homelessness and music.