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December 22, 2019

The Last Hip-Hop Festival of 2019: Rolling Loud Los Angeles

By Omar Reyes

Rolling Loud returned to Los Angeles for its third time, keeping its reputation as one of the most aggressive rap music festivals in existence.

December 21, 2019

In Review: “Fine Line” by Harry Styles

By Sunidhi Sridhar

The record has received considerable social media buzz because, well, it is Harry Styles, but has the newly minted rock star truly delivered?

December 9, 2019

“The White Card” Draws Packed House to UCSB Studio Theater

By Jennifer Sor

“The White Card” first made headlines earlier this year when tickets for its debut performance nearly sold out in New York, and its recent first showing at UC Santa Barbara’s Studio Theater drew in a packed house.

December 6, 2019

Batcave Sessions: Jakob Akira

By Ana Chavez, Harvest Keeney, Katya Attamami

Jakob Akira stopped by the Batcave to serenade us with some sweet acoustics. 

December 6, 2019

Your New Best Friend: How Ashe’s Indie Pop Breaks the Fourth Wall

By Aly Witmer

“I’d rather be hated for who I am than waste it on giving a damn” was the motto of the tour, and Ashe enticed the crowd at the beginning of the song “In Disguise” to preach the words along with her.

December 5, 2019

In Photos | SLAYER, The Final Campaign

By Daily Nexus Photography

Thrash metal legends SLAYER performed two back to back shows at The Forum in Los Angeles this past weekend, bringing its final world tour to a fiery finish.

December 5, 2019

Slayer Bids Farewell at The Forum

By Edwin Calzada Nguyen

A legion of fans vested in thrash metal uniform stormed The Forum in Los Angeles this past weekend for what would be Slayer’s final live performance.

December 3, 2019

The Honeysticks Sweeten Storke Plaza

By Max Myszkowski

The Honeysticks recently lit up Storke Plaza with some of their distinctive indie-rock music, playing for over an hour and bringing much-needed good vibes to campus.

November 27, 2019

Five Artists You Would’ve Rather Seen at Camp Flog Gnaw Than Drake

By Neha Makkapati

At this point, we’ve all heard what went down with Drake at Camp Flog Gnaw.

November 23, 2019

Local I.V. Bands Ignite Um…Magazine Benefit Concert

By Omar Reyes

Um...Magazine was able to do what it does best and bring talents from various backgrounds together for a good ol’ fashioned indie rock mosh.

November 21, 2019

Biko Sees Big Turnout at Open Mic Night

By Liliana Linan

Despite the fact that there's nowhere to park your bike at Biko, there was a full house with people pouring out of the garage.

November 21, 2019

Launch Pad Brings an Exciting Performance of “What Martha Did” to UCSB

By Jennifer Sor

Launch Pad’s latest production, “What Martha Did,” hit UC Santa Barbara’s Performing Arts Theater this past weekend.

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.