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Tracks of the Month: October 2020

October 31, 2020 by

Here's a list of Artsweek's favorite new tracks from October 2020!
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Defeating Fear With Laughter: “The Great Dictator” in a Modern Context

October 25, 2020 by

Associate Professor Maggie Hennefeld, from the University of Minnesota, invited UCSB students for a Zoom discussion as part of the Carsey-Wolf Center’s ongoing series on subversive cinema.
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Record Recap: In Memoriam of Eddie Van Halen

October 21, 2020 by and

Eddie Van Halen was not only one of the most innovative and unique guitarists of all time, but a musical inventor and a pioneer in guitar construction and technology.
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In Review: Is “Emily in Paris” Binge-Worthy or Cringe-Worthy?

October 19, 2020 by

Overall, “Emily in Paris” falls very short of becoming an iconic series and instead is more like a dollar store’s “Gossip Girl.” That being said, it was difficult to stop watching.
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In Review: Róisín Murphy Tells Her Own Story on “Róisín Machine”

October 12, 2020 by

On “Róisín Machine,” the music is stripped back and drawn out, but still has the essence of her personality through these slow disco and house anthems.
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In Review: “Savage Mode 2” by 21 Savage and Metro Boomin

October 8, 2020 by

“Savage Mode II” finally arrived last Friday, and both Metro Boomin and 21 Savage delivered a gritty, dark and menacing project that exceeded the original.
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In Review: Joji Nuances His Sad Boi Style on “Nectar”

October 7, 2020 by and

On his latest album “Nectar,” Joji expands his sonic range, simultaneously embracing his lo-fi sound as well as including a more diverse musical palette.
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In Review: “I’m Thinking of Ending Things”—I’m Thinking I Need to Watch This Again

September 28, 2020 by

From the beginning, the film fulfills its dark and cerebral labels, and though not quite a horror movie, the cinematography contains elements of new wave horror films.
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Highlighting Nature’s Beauty, UCSB Student Alex Funk Shares His Art To Raise Money for Charity

September 23, 2020 by

Inspired by the natural beauty of Santa Barbara and saddened by the onslaught of tragedies in recent months, Funk wants to help his community through his art. 
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In Review: NIKI Offers Glimmers of Magic on “MOONCHILD”

September 18, 2020 by

NIKI steers her debut album “MOONCHILD” in a grandiose cinematic direction, creating a mixture of breathtaking but ultimately incohesive moments.
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The Baddest Bitch in Town: Bretman Rock

September 15, 2020 by

Instead of coming off like a disconnected interview, Bretman Rock’s openness and vibrant energy made the event feel like a FaceTime call with your best friend.
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In Review: Big Sean Comes Home on “Detroit 2”

September 15, 2020 by

“Detroit 2” is the sequel to Sean’s “Detroit” mixtape,  where he pays homage to the city where he was born and raised.
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In Review: Katy Perry Gets Her Smile Back

September 4, 2020 by

On this record, she’s not trying to exert her creative exhaust like on “Witness,” and it sounds like she’s having fun.
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Streamlining the Social Aspects of Music, College Students Introduce Their Vision for Paddle

September 1, 2020 by

Along with his childhood friends and fellow college students Sam Nicholson and Matthew Dull, Cerofeci has been working on developing a music and social media hybrid app called Paddle. 
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In Review: “Karma 3” Showcases Dave East’s Consistency and Grit

August 29, 2020 by and

East’s consistency ultimately makes his latest project a solid endeavor, though his collaborators’ contributions punch above their weights.
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