Artsweek

November 12, 2018

Azizi Gibson Electrifies Velvet Jones

By Melody Pezeshkian

Though his set was brief, his performance was packed with energy and enthusiasm. The venue itself is probably what contributed to the overall enjoyment of the concert.

November 7, 2018

Toro Y Moi Is Blissed Out at SOhO

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

Toro Y Moi is a total icon, not only in image and cultural positioning but also in diverse musicianship, intimate performative value and sheer, raw talent.

November 7, 2018

Jonah Hill Kickflips Into Our Hearts with ‘Mid90s’

By Kristina Valencia

Hill was able to create a skate movie without any of the generic tricks and references that frequently plague the genre.

November 6, 2018

Experimental Folk and Electronic Sounds Saturate Biko Garage

By Nicole Szczepanek

The Biko House is one of five student housing Co-ops in Isla Vista that stresses the importance of inclusion while supporting a community free of discrimination.

November 5, 2018

Songs to Cry to During Midterms: An Artsweek Playlist

By Artsweek Staff

In honor of midterms season, Artsweek has compiled a playlist of songs that are the perfect catalyst for emotional release.

November 1, 2018

‘Halloween’: In Review

By Antonio Morales

“Halloween” having yet another sequel at this point kind of just sounds like having another “Paranormal Activity.”

November 1, 2018

Young Thug Brings Energy to Hallo-weekend

By Kristina Valencia

A.S. Program Board pulled through and succeeded yet again in another year of bringing Gauchos together during the harsh times of our annual Halloween lockdown.

October 30, 2018

Tom Hardy Delivers Stellar Performance in ‘Venom’

By Manuel Carlos

Even if you don’t particularly enjoy the film, I’d highly recommend staying for the scene during the closing credits.

October 25, 2018

Young Thug To Headline Delirium 2018

By Jasmine Rodriguez

Superstar rapper and contemporary poet Young Thug has been announced as the headliner for Delirium, the annual Halloween show from A.S. Program Board.

October 25, 2018

SG Lewis Makes His Return to SB With an Arsenal of New Sounds

By Austin Fauni

Lewis has proven his ability to master a myriad of sounds, and if Wednesday night was any indicator of how effective his forthcoming album will be in telling the narrative he intends, I am positive he will be successful.

October 17, 2018

Desert Daze 2018: In Review

By Kristina Valencia

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, enjoy the music.

October 10, 2018

Yes, You Should Go See ‘A Star Is Born’

By Zoe Jones

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 soundtrack.

October 4, 2018

Cuco Welcomes Students Back in Annual Storke Show

By Fiona Moriarty-McLaughlin

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.

September 27, 2018

Miguel Closes Out Summer at SB Bowl

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

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.

September 20, 2018

Bloom by Troye Sivan: A Mature Leap Toward Pop Stardom

By Alex Modiano

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.