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Announcement of “Deltopia” Film Is Met With Community Backlash

July 25, 2021 by

The opinions of actual UC Santa Barbara students and I.V. community members have undermined the directors’ “as honest as possible” approach.
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On This Day: Frank Ocean’s First Masterpiece, “channel ORANGE”

July 10, 2021 by and

His 2012 debut album “channel ORANGE” showcases Ocean making a splash with a lush and intimate collection of songs about the awkwardness of navigating maturation and relationships.
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In Review: Tyler, The Creator Has No Problem Finding Himself on “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST”

July 7, 2021 by

On his sixth studio album, Tyler manages to strike a balance and does so with self-assurance.
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On this Day: Bon Iver’s Breakthrough

June 17, 2021 by

Perhaps no artist has had a bigger impact on modern indie folk music than Bon Iver.
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In Review: MARINA’s “Ancient Dreams” Come True

June 17, 2021 by

After a bland tumble like “Love + Fear” this album presents complexity, strong hooks and some of MARINA’s best songs.
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In Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s “SOUR” Rejects the Sweetness of Teenagehood

May 30, 2021 by

The album’s youthful sporadicness, raw honesty and emotional vulnerability certify Rodrigo’s status as one of Gen Z’s musical forerunners. 
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On This Day: The Beatles’ Escapism Through “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”

May 26, 2021 by and

Prior to their 1970 disbandment, The Beatles refreshed their creative drive via the escapism central to their historical concept album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”
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Record Recap: The Best and Worst of Music in the Pandemic (So Far)

May 24, 2021 by

While this year may be one everyone wants to forget, these are some of the moments that will be remembered. 
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A Conversation with Santa Barbara Musician Conner Cherland

May 23, 2021 by

With his new LP, “Love Songs by Conner Cherland,” set to release in June, Cherland shared some backstory about the project and about his career as a singer-songwriter.
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In Review: St. Vincent Gets Down and Out

May 22, 2021 by

“Daddy’s Home” adopts a completely new persona by traveling back in time to create new stories.
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NIKI And Dominic Fike Headline Extravaganza 2021

May 18, 2021 by

Budding R&B songstress NIKI and Floridian indie-rap star Dominic Fike took the stage for the second night of this year’s Extravaganza concert on Sunday, May 16.
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Extravaganza 2021: UCSB Welcomes Comedian Hasan Minhaj

May 18, 2021 by

Minhaj brought his witty spirit as he discussed representation in the media industry, encouraged students to bet on themselves and started a riveting discourse on Oprah Winfrey.
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A.S. Program Board Hosts YouTube Comedy Talent “The Try Guys” at UCSB

May 10, 2021 by

The Try Guys, a revered and beloved comedy group, delivered a night of laughter and memes.
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Tracks of the Month: April 2021

May 3, 2021 by

Here’s Artsweek’s selection of the best tracks to come out of April 2021!
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On This Day: Upbeat Loneliness Through New Order’s “Power Corruption and Lies”

May 2, 2021 by

“Power Corruption and Lies” has cemented New Order as one of the most interesting and three-dimensional groups of the ‘80s and beyond.
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