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April 12, 2018

Spielberg Dares to be Stupid

By Alex Wehrung

It's morbidly amusing to consider that Steven Spielberg directed an adaptation of Twilight for boys.

April 12, 2018

Wes Anderson Embraces His Eccentricity in ‘Isle of Dogs’

By Antonio Morales

“Isle of Dogs,” serves as a reflection of Anderson’s inquisitive perspective of the world. The simplicity of the ideas which linger throughout his mind are brought to light on the big screen and in the funnest of w...

April 12, 2018

Alt-J to Bring Indie Bliss to Santa Barbara Bowl

By Kristina Valencia

Beginning in 2008 as a simple college band self-producing music through GarageBand, alt-J has since grown into the indie sensation they are today, headlining their own tours and playing in various music festivals around ...

April 12, 2018

The Drums to Chill Out at SOhO

By Artsweek Editor

The Drums and their brilliant sonic landscapes are coming to SOhO in Downtown Santa Barbara on April 18 for a show of dancing and deliberation.

April 12, 2018

Vince Staples Ignites The Warm Up

By Kristina Valencia

Rap may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but either way, there’s no denying that Vince Staples has great talent and a good heart.

April 11, 2018

UCSB Spanish and Portuguese Department Hosts Indigenous Writers Conference

By Stephany Rubio

For the first time at UC Santa Barbara, indigenous writers, poets and scholars gathered for “A Verbal Kaleidoscope,” a conference aiming to challenge how indigenous literature and practices are studied in Western aca...

April 4, 2018

New Quarter, New Music for Spring 2018

By Konrad Neithercutt

Punkers who don’t have fun, well, they’re just boring.

April 4, 2018

A Spring Slate of Films

By Alex Wehrung

Ah, spring. Here's a few films to look out for in the upcoming season.

April 3, 2018

Tracks of the Month: March 2018

By William Emmons, Melody Pezeshkian, Kristina Valencia

Tyler, The Creator, “OKRA” “OKRA” is sonic heaven for Tyler, The Creator fans who enjoy his hard-hitting, heavy and dirty style of rap. The beat’s overblown distorted bassline knocks Tyler’s bars into a bragg...

March 13, 2018

Tyler, The Creator Gets Honest with UCSB

By William Emmons

There are a lot of things to be learned from Tyler, The Creator’s discussion with Terence Keel, but one thing is for certain: Tyler subscribes to no labels.

March 9, 2018

Watch Mikey Alfred’s Colorful ‘Summer of ’17 Episode 2’

By Jasmine Rodriguez

The skating and film world merge thanks to the mastermind behind “Illegal Civilization,” director Mikey Alfred.

March 9, 2018

Friday Review: Stone Woman by Charlotte Day Wilson

By Antonio Morales

On Stone Woman, Wilson takes listeners through a path filled with discovery of self-worth and desire to fulfill impulses for love.

March 7, 2018

Live-Action ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Sacrifices Its Wonder

By Alex Wehrung

Fullmetal Alchemist has wonderful characterization, amazing world-building, fun humor and an all-around joyous sense of adventure.

March 7, 2018

Mt. Eddy Brings Candid Charisma to Velvet Jones

By Jake Einsiedl

With spilled drinks slicking the floor, sweaty faces shining in the light and surprise pushes from spur of the moment mosh pits, Mt. Eddy proved all you need is the music to forget yourself and enjoy the moment.

March 7, 2018

Tyler, The Creator to Discuss Work at Campbell

By Jasmine Rodriguez

If you’d like to witness the creativity of Tyler in person, skate into Campbell Hall while wearing GOLF-brand overalls and matching blue one-star Converse.

March 7, 2018

Donald Glover’s Surreal World of Atlanta

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

“Atlanta” is nothing like any TV show the world has ever seen before. It takes risks, it immerses the audience and it speaks huge volumes in brief moments.