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Desert Daze 2018: In Review

October 17, 2018 by

Though there were some pretty big hiccups with the organization and execution of this festival, Desert Daze still gave its attendees a great playground to meet new people, camp, swim and, of course, e...
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Yes, You Should Go See ‘A Star Is Born’

October 10, 2018 by

Bradley Cooper, who also directed and produced the film, plays disenchanted country singer Jackson Maine in earnest, performing all of the songs and even earning a few writing credits on the soundtrac...
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Cuco Welcomes Students Back in Annual Storke Show

October 4, 2018 by

Cuco is not motivated by money or “making it big” with a record label; he’s doing music because that’s what he’s always wanted to do.
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Miguel Closes Out Summer at SB Bowl

September 27, 2018 by

The stage presence of Miguel is articulate and precise, alarmingly reminiscent of the way Michael Jackson used to move about the stage and command his audience’s attention.
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Bloom by Troye Sivan: A Mature Leap Toward Pop Stardom

September 20, 2018 by

Sivan’s bright, fruitful and flowery imagery subverts the typical masculine pop archetype, perhaps ushering in a new era of artists who reject toxic masculinity and embrace vulnerability.
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Get Your Be-hinds Ready for Hinds

September 20, 2018 by

Fresh off the release of their second studio album, I Don’t Run, Hinds will be taking the stage of Santa Barbara’s very own SOhO on Sept. 22.
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Miguel to Elevate the SB Bowl

September 20, 2018 by

After a year of touring off of his recent success, and with special guest DVSN along the way for this stretch, the SB Bowl stage is set for a wavy end to the summer.
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In Review: Be the Cowboy by Mitski

September 9, 2018 by

With so much available content about relationships and all that comes with them, Mitski still finds a way to offer a refreshing take.
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Under the Radar: A Profile of the SB DIY Scene

August 24, 2018 by

Santa Barbara is not typically one of the cities mentioned when discussing music’s DIY movement, but the underground scene’s influence has moved up the coast and found a home amongst the waves.
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Artsweek’s 7 Favorite Local Places to Catch a Show

August 24, 2018 by and

From amphitheater concerts at the SB Bowl to backyard shows in I.V., Santa Barbara has a lot to offer when it comes to live music.
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Bon Iver Graces the Bowl with Summertime Show

August 15, 2018 by

Throughout the first three songs, I felt disoriented and distorted. I began to forget the peaceful side of Bon Iver that lulled me to sleep many nights in a row.
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Artsweek Reviews ‘Sorry to Bother You’

August 9, 2018 by

The film itself is anything but stuffy pompous filmmaking –– it breathes with a cartoonish elegance that triggers relieving enthusiasm. “Sorry To Bother You” mimiks the message which its prede...
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Batcave Sessions with The Anti-Sheist

July 9, 2018 by and

Join local IV garage rockers The Anti-Sheist as they discuss Twin Peaks, Mac Demarco, and locking themselves in a room with a bunch of big, sweaty guys.
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Five Pride Month Bangers

June 29, 2018 by

Musicians and artists have always been at the forefront of social change, and a recent wave of confident queer artists have helped usher in a new era of Pride Month jams.
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A Graduate’s Guide to Santa Barbara Movie Theatres

June 6, 2018 by

Now that I’ve spent four years squawking my incoherent opinions about movies that you probably never bothered to read, I might as well leave some kind of lasting influence. So, here you are. A guide...
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