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November 20, 2019

Eyedress, Satchy and Apollo Soul: Fusing Rock and Soul Under Storke Tower

By Aubrey Valerio

The night was a testament to the power of mellow rock and good vibes.

November 20, 2019

In Review: “Pony” by Rex Orange County

By Jake Einsiedl

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.

November 19, 2019

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

By Ivan Gonzalez, Neha Makkapati

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

November 14, 2019

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

By Omar Reyes

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.

November 14, 2019

Drag Queen & Activist Latrice Royale Brings Energy to UCSB

By Holly Rusch

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.

November 5, 2019

In Review: “Living With Yourself”

By Arielle Bitton

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.

November 5, 2019

Extremophiles Bring Excitement to Campus at Noon Storke Show

By Hannah George

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

November 5, 2019

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

By Devin Himatsinghani

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.

November 3, 2019

Tracks of the Month: October 2019

By Artsweek Staff

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

November 2, 2019

Inside Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes With Thom Yorke

By Edwin Calzada Nguyen

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.

October 31, 2019

Tenacious D Rocks Arlington Theater

By Aly Witmer

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.

October 31, 2019

Six Songs That Will Scare Your Parents This Halloween

By Neha Makkapati, Hannah George

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

October 31, 2019

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

By Omar Reyes

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.

October 31, 2019

Artsweek Highlights: TV’s Best Halloween Specials

By Kristina Valencia, Neha Makkapati, Sonya Raytburg, Arielle Bitton

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-filled holiday of mi...

October 31, 2019

Hozier Takes the Santa Barbara Bowl to Church

By Sonya Raytburg

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.

October 30, 2019

In Photos | Hozier at The Santa Barbara Bowl

By Daily Nexus Photography

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 being in 2015. His em...