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June 11, 2019

In Photos | Father John Misty at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Daily Nexus Photography

Indie-folk artist Father John Misty co-headlined Santa Barbara Bowl this past Friday night with Jason Isbell and the 400, and special guest Jade Bird.

June 11, 2019

Father John Misty Undersells His Set at SB Bowl

By Zoe Jones

I’ve seen Father John Misty a total of three or four times now, so of course, I love the music. But I wasn’t convinced this time.

June 11, 2019

In Photos | Real Estate at SOhO

By Daily Nexus Photography, Zoe Jones

Last Wednesday, New Jersey beach rockers Real Estate took to the stage at SOhO for a late night show.

June 6, 2019

There is No Art to Succeeding: Farewell from a Former Editor

By Zoe Jones

I am so proud of the words that I wrote during my time at the Nexus. I will always cherish my time as an Artsweek Editor. This was all a part of my growth: a larger story that these four years are wrapped up in.

June 6, 2019

Urban Dance Company Ignites Campbell Hall

By Hannah Jackson

The showcase was the epitome of what dance aims to be: supportive and uplifting.

June 3, 2019

Save the Velvet Jones

By Melody Pezeshkian

If you haven’t yet had an experience at the Velvet Jones, there’s a chance you might never.

May 30, 2019

A Brief Guide to British Rap

By Neha Makkapati

Despite the initial peculiarity of a posh-voice rap about dark subjects with vernacular that clashed with my American ear, I have now subscribed to the British rap scene.

May 30, 2019

Electronic Artist Flying Lotus Continues to Evolve His Sound

By Brandon Victor

Five years after the critically-acclaimed album You’re Dead!, Flying Lotus (FlyLo) returns once again with one of the most ambitious albums in recent memory.

May 24, 2019

Hana Vu Brings a Mid-Day Escape at Storke

By Linda Chong

As a growing indie rock artist from Los Angeles, Vu started her musical career when she was signed to Luminelle Recordings during her senior year of high school.

May 24, 2019

The Friday Review: ‘IGOR’ by Tyler, the Creator

By Aayush Dixit

Sonically cohesive and thematically consistent, IGOR succeeds, at once, as a breakup album, a summer vibe album, a skater album and a quintessential Tyler, the Creator album.

May 24, 2019

Falling In Love with The Marías

By Ivan Gonzalez

With a psychedelic-soul sound, retro old Hollywood glamor and bilingual romance lyrics, The Marías have something organic and fresh that is just what we need.

May 23, 2019

Enpsychlowmedia Showcases First-Year MFA Students

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

Enpsychlowmedia, the first-year review for masters in fine arts students, opened in the Red Barn Project Space.

May 23, 2019

TOKiMON-STole The Show At The Hub

By Hannah George

A monochromatic look of purple hair and purple bug-eyed sunglasses glistened in the blinding neon lights as TOKiMONSTA took the stage of the Hub.

May 23, 2019

Playboi Carti Headlines Extravaganza 2019

By Daily Nexus Photography, Sunidhi Sridhar

Despite the less than ideal queue to enter the venue, the event was complete with a sweeping lineup that appealed to a wide range of music lovers and time with friends under the sun.

May 19, 2019

The Downfall of Game of Thrones

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

The final season makes me wish I had stuck to my anti-”Game of Thrones” convictions.

May 16, 2019

Inside the Mind of Jordan Mitchell

By Max Abrams

If you haven’t heard him on Spotify, watched his music videos on YouTube or seen him spinning decks  in Isla Vista — you should. Jordan Mitchell is a master of his craft.