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April 26, 2019

The Friday Review: Ventura by Anderson .Paak

By Sunidhi Sridhar

For the fans who fell in love with the soulful grooves and dynamic lyricism of the Malibu era, I have some good news: Anderson .Paak is back, and he is better than ever.

April 24, 2019

Six Great Music Festivals That Are Not Coachella

By Melody Pezeshkian

Perhaps you didn’t want to contribute to Coachella’s extremely conservative revenue allocation but are still longing for a few nights of music-laden excitement. Here are a few festivals that you should mark as hopefu...

April 24, 2019

Rüfüs Du Sol Comes to SB Ahead of Sunny Coachella Set

By Kristina Valencia

Fresh off the release of their third album, Solace, Rüfüs Du Sol delivered an exciting performance in which fans of all ages could dance and let loose at this stop in their current world tour.

April 23, 2019

Jaboukie Young-White Illuminates I.V. Theater

By Hannah Jackson

Young-White’s stand-up was not only uproariously funny but filled with wisdom about parental acceptance, persistence, the mark of success and civil discourse.

April 19, 2019

Eight Blazin’ 4/20 Movies

By Kristina Valencia

To commemorate this stoner holiday, here’s a list of movies about weed and its related adventures, perfect for a night spent with the munchies.

April 19, 2019

Kevin Abstract’s ‘ARIZONA baby’ Is a Mixed Bag

By William Emmons

If you like Kevin Abstract’s work, particularly his solo martial, give ARIZONA baby a listen.

April 11, 2019

TroyBoi and JPEGMAFIA Shake the Thunderdome

By Kristina Valencia

This year, The Warm Up featured electronic music artist TroyBoi and special guest JPEGMAFIA for their sold-out, Gauchos-only event in the Thunderdome.

April 11, 2019

‘Hi This Is Flume’ Arrives in Time for Spring

By Austin Fauni

In the end, Hi This Is Flume speaks true to its name. This is what Flume is. It's the raw and organic feeling of hearing a sound for the very first time.

April 11, 2019

Comedian Jaboukie Young-White to Bring Standup to I.V.

By Hannah Jackson

In an era that demands political activism, Young-White’s brand of comedy is hitting the mark day after day. So do yourself a favor and come see him in action on April 18 in I.V. Theater.

April 10, 2019

In Photos | The Warm Up, with JPEGMAFIA & TroyBoi

By Daily Nexus Photography

The Warm Up and Deltopia take place on the same day each year during the first Saturday of spring quarter.

April 1, 2019

Looking Through the Glassbox: 50% Off All Swimwear

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

50% Off All Swimwear, a collaborative show by Serene Blumenthal and Thomas Stoeckinger, made its debut in the Glassbox, featuring a multimedia exhibition of sculptures, videos and found objects.

March 13, 2019

Your New Best “Twen”: Noontime Jamming Beneath Storke

By Hannah George

With humble beginnings on the East Coast, Twen released their first album, Twen Live, in March 2017, which is comprised of five vintage-feeling tracks.

March 12, 2019

Night Lovell’s ‘GOODNIGHT LOVELL’: A Trip to Grim Realities

By Jackson Rainville

In GOODNIGHT LOVELL, the Canadian rapper delivers the dark, ominous sound he is known for with a noticeable variation in production, vocal effects and storytelling from his prior work.

March 12, 2019

Snarky Puppy Makes Their Santa Barbara Debut

By Kelly He

As winter comes to an end, the eclectic award-winning jazz-fusion group Snarky Puppy performed in Santa Barbara for the first time after 12,000+ performances in six continents since their formation.

March 12, 2019

The Joffrey Presents: Not Your Grandma’s Ballet

By Hannah Jackson

Each piece challenged the conventional notions of ballet as an art form and left smiles plastered on the faces of the attendees (even that of the most chagrined Dance 45 student).