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September 23, 2021

In Review: Kacey Musgraves’ “star-crossed” Tragedy Ends in Hope

By Sam Franzini

Through her processing of a universal hardship, “star-crossed” cements Musgraves as one of the smartest and emotive writers of our time.

September 9, 2021

In Review: Lorde Trades the Spotlight for Sunlight on “Solar Power”

By Adam Majcher

"Solar Power” is a largely enjoyable project due to Lorde’s fantastic songwriting abilities and Antonoff’s perfectly matched production.

September 7, 2021

In Review: Angus & Julia Stone Move Forward While Looking Back on “Life Is Strange”

By Adam Majcher

“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.

September 1, 2021

Local Arts Scene Cautiously Reopens After Months in the Dark

By Sunidhi Sridhar

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.

August 31, 2021

Artsweek on Spotify: Sounds of Summer Past

By Artsweek Staff

Here’s Artsweek’s selection of nostalgic tracks from the summers of 2016-2018!

August 30, 2021

In Review: “The White Lotus” Turns Paradise Problems Into Hit HBO Drama

By Sam Franzini

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.

August 23, 2021

On This Day: “Grace” by Jeff Buckley

By Evan Gonzalez

Buckley should have been a superstar, but listeners can still appreciate his little body of work for the creative genius it is.

August 20, 2021

On This Day: Shades of Sentimentality in Frank Ocean’s “Blonde”

By Jadon Bienz, Evan Gonzalez

With his genre-blending on “Blonde,” Ocean once again pioneered a new style of R&B.

August 12, 2021

In Review: Tinashe Sees the Past, Present and Future of Music on “333”

By Sam Franzini

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

August 4, 2021

In Review: Shyamalan Delivers Silly Thrills in “Old”

By Katie Caracciolo

Shyamalan’s fans, as well as moviegoers simply looking for a fun way to spend a fully engrossing 108 minutes, will be pleased.

July 25, 2021

Announcement of “Deltopia” Film Is Met With Community Backlash

By Marisol Cruz

The opinions of actual UC Santa Barbara students and I.V. community members have undermined the directors’ “as honest as possible” approach.

July 10, 2021

On This Day: Frank Ocean’s First Masterpiece, “channel ORANGE”

By Jadon Bienz, Evan Gonzalez

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.