Artsweek

In Review: “Pony” by Rex Orange County

Released in late October by Sony Music Entertainment, Rex Orange County’s third LP, “Pony,” graduates from the homespun, DIY aesthetic that characterized his earlier work.
read more

10 Songs for Your (Soon-To-Be) Ex

Who doesn’t like a good song recommendation by their (soon-to-be ex) significant other?
read more

A Weekend of Music, Fun and Boos: Camp Flog Gnaw ‘19

Tyler, the Creator brought weirdos together for the eighth year at his annual Camp Flog Gnaw music festival, giving fans a weekend of seesawing emotions.
read more

Drag Queen & Activist Latrice Royale Brings Energy to UCSB

Activist and drag queen Latrice Royale performed and then participated in a moderated discussion around drag, queerness and self-expression at a free UC Santa Barbara event.
read more

In Review: “Living With Yourself”

Paul Rudd has built a very successful career based off of comedy films, which is why seeing him star in a rather dark drama is quite unexpected from the beloved actor.
read more

Extremophiles Bring Excitement to Campus at Noon Storke Show

Those who were lucky enough to catch the hour-long ensemble were graced with good vibes from the Isla Vista/Temecula masterpiece.
read more

“Zombieland: Double Tap”: Someone Should Have Double Tapped This Franchise

Because of the first movie’s charm and its satire on the zombie genre, one would think that its sequel would at least share some of those qualities, if not all.
read more

Tracks of the Month: October 2019

Check out this list of October's tracks of the month for some new recommendations to add to your handy-dandy Spotify playlist!
read more

Inside Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes With Thom Yorke

Thom Yorke, renowned for his role as the lead singer and songwriter for the critically acclaimed electronic rock group Radiohead, flooded the Santa Barbara Bowl last Friday.
read more

Tenacious D Rocks Arlington Theater

Laughter and cheers filled Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara as Tenacious D took the stage on Oct. 27 for the second-to-last stop of the Post-Apocalypto Tour.
read more

Six Songs That Will Scare Your Parents This Halloween

Here are some of the best songs for you to blast on your speaker to give your parents a good fright this Halloween.
read more

DJ Mustard, Leikeli47 and Kenny Beats Ignite HalloWeekend at the UCSB Thunderdome

Last weekend, Associated Students Program Board hosted the fifth annual Delirium concert in which DJ Mustard headlined and gave Gauchos an unforgettable night of music at the Thunderdome.
read more

Artsweek Highlights: TV’s Best Halloween Specials

While of course there are several classic horror films to indulge in during Halloween, Artsweek instead presents you with a carefully curated list of some of TV’s best takes on this costumed, candy-...
read more

Hozier Takes the Santa Barbara Bowl to Church

The genre of Hozier’s work is categorized as blues, indie rock, soul and contemporary R&B, but more importantly his music is simply the kind you want to sing along to.
read more

In Photos | Hozier at The Santa Barbara Bowl

This past Thursday, Hozier graced the Santa Barbara Bowl in support of his latest album, Wasteland, Baby!, in front of a capacity crowd. This was his second performance at the venue, with the first b...
read more