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October 23, 2025

King of the UCen underground: Fakemink ignites UCSB

By Alicia Siebers

British rapper Fakemink preformed in UC Santa Barbara's University Center on Oct. 16 and blew away his audience of college students with his insane talent.

October 16, 2025

‘One Battle After Another’ is a defining work, but is it truly revolutionary?

By Jake Turner

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Anderson's film is a testament to his genius filmmaking. However it is not the statement film it is being regarded as.

October 9, 2025

Samara Joy brings ‘No More Blues’ to Santa Barbara’s Jazz Series

By Halee Scott

Joy and her evolving voice honor the merit of the living texts of jazz, a challenge that makes every choice and the little things mean so much.

October 9, 2025

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is the biggest let down of Taylor Swift’s career

By Kendra Martinez

So far, the album has fallen nothing short of mediocre for longtime Taylor Swift fans and only time will tell if that holds true.

October 2, 2025

Queentide and Babe Rainbow Say ‘Stay Cool’

By Stella Mullin, Bridget Keon

With waves and smiles from the bands, it felt like we just made new friends. But maybe that’s just the magic and chemistry of a place like Isla Vista and the people it produces. 

October 2, 2025

Paul McCartney gets his feet back on the ground at Santa Barbara Bowl

By Jack Dindia

The one and only Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sept. 26 and it was clear to the audience that even at his old age, he's still got it.

September 25, 2025

Big Thief enters new era with release of “Double Infinity”

By Sofia Cain

"Double Infinity" leans into expansive orchestral, synth and percussion backings that, at moments, tend to lack harmony.

September 5, 2025

Japanese Breakfast brings melancholic melodies to the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Lucy Dixon

American indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performed a whimsical fairytale set at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Aug. 23, 2025.

August 28, 2025

Drawn to Nature: ART 117 bridges art and science to spotlight the plants around UCSB

By Kendra Martinez

Eric Beltz worked with his students to combat plant blindness and bring awareness to UCSB's lack of an arboretum.

August 23, 2025

Summer listens for various summer scenarios

By Lauren Chiou

Straight from the Spotify of Artsweek editor Lauren Chiou.

August 1, 2025

Summer reads for various summer scenarios

By Anusha Singh

Straight from the bookshelf of Daily Nexus Editor in Chief Anusha Singh.

July 27, 2025

Let’s hear it for the album of the year: Lorde makes momentous return with ‘Virgin’

By Lauren Chiou

The New Zealand singer-songwriter released her fourth album on June 27, an explosion of nostalgia, sensuality and vulnerability.

July 11, 2025

Tracks of 2025: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ brings her so close to main pop girl status

By Kenneth Heung

The Canadian singers third studio album is an ode to 2000s dance pop production, with an added modern flair.

July 11, 2025

Tracks of 2025: FKA Twigs explores music, euphoria and sex with ‘EUSEXA’

By Kenneth Heung

Released back in January, FKA Twigs' third album pushes the boundaries of experimental pop.

July 3, 2025

To the nines: 34th annual Reel Loud festival highlights student film

By Sandra Vovk

A look back at UCSB's Delta Kappa Alpha's Reel Loud Film & Arts Festival, which celebrated nine student-made silent short films from the 2024-25 school year.

June 26, 2025

James Taylor journeys through a lifetime of music at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Kyra Schimpf

Singer-songwriter and musical icon James Taylor performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl with a soundtrack centering travel, family and pure musical connection.