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October 23, 2019

In Review: “El Camino”

By Aayush Dixit

“El Camino,” the long-awaited follow-up movie to the hit series “Breaking Bad” is finally here.

October 17, 2019

In Photos | Roy Blair in The Hub

By Daily Nexus Photography

Last Friday night, singer Roy Blair gave Gauchos an uplifting end to Week 2 with a show full of passion, excitement and dreamy pop songs to sing and dance along to.

October 14, 2019

In Review: Todd Phillips’ Controversial ‘Joker’

By Aayush Dixit

Terrifying, devastating and ultimately stunning, “Joker” will probably leave you speechless in the theater seat.

October 10, 2019

Chanel Miller Stands Up to Sexual Assault With New Book

By Kristina Valencia

With her recent book release "Know My Name," UC Santa Barbara alumna Chanel Miller gives readers a personal insight into what it was like experiencing sexual assault and the turmoil that followed.

October 10, 2019

The Significance of “Industry Plants” in the Music Community

By Sunidhi Sridhar

Coined by the hip-hop community, "industry plant" is most often used to undermine an artist as being nothing more than a pawn in a record label’s quest for industry domination.

October 3, 2019

In Photos | Welcome Back Concert with YBN Nahmir and Vincent

By Daily Nexus Photography, Kristina Valencia

Trap star YBN Nahmir electrified Storke Plaza last weekend, welcoming Gauchos back to campus with an evening of flashing lights, rap and opportunities for students to dance on stage.

October 3, 2019

Gary Clark Jr. Brings Blues and Rock to Santa Barbara Bowl

By Ivan Gonzalez

On tour for his most recent album “This Land,” Gary Clark Jr. electrified, mesmerized and satisfied passionate fans last Friday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

October 3, 2019

Tracks of the Month: September 2019

By Kristina Valencia, Hannah Jackson, Neha Makkapati

As we welcome the month of October with open arms, it’s time for Artsweek to highlight the new tracks that stood out in September.

September 28, 2019

A Trap Music Guide to Love and Heartbreak

By Neha Makkapati

Here are some of the best songs to listen to with your new boo when you feel love is in the air or when the person you thought was your “whole world” is no longer that.

September 26, 2019

A Tale of Two Rock Stars

By Katherine Swartz

Linda Ronstadt and David Crosby both got the Hollywood treatment this summer. That’s about where the similarities end.

September 17, 2019

Artsweek Ranks This Summer’s Blockbusters

By Kristina Valencia

Check out this list for the best and worst movies to come out of summer 2019!

September 6, 2019

Queen of Summertime Sadness Strikes Again with ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’

By Melody Pezeshkian

Lana Del Rey's style remains festooned with glamor, tranquility and an air of disenchanted stardom.

August 28, 2019

‘Blinded by the Light’: A Brilliant Tribute to the Boss

By Kristina Valencia

“Blinded by the Light” reminds all of us to not let the world get us down.

August 27, 2019

In Review: ‘Lover’ by Taylor Swift

By Joshen Mantai

“Lover” tackles not only love, but also topics of politics, sexism and individualism that vary from the typical subjects of Swift's music.

August 21, 2019

A Guide to Santa Barbara’s Best Entertainment Spots

By Kristina Valencia

In case you’re not yet familiar with the artistic terrain of Santa Barbara, here is a guide navigating the best spots in town for concerts, film screenings and performances of all kinds.