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November 1, 2017

Tracks of the Month: October 2017

By William Emmons, Konrad Neithercutt, Jasmine Rodriguez

Intimate and sleek, “It’s Okay to Cry” is a can’t-miss pop song. The singer/songwriter/producer’s first solo venture in two years is accompanied by a stunning video in which she uncharacteristically bares her i...

October 31, 2017

7 Spooky Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

By Phoebe Morales

Hopefully, these creepy selections can help you get in a festive mood as you prepare for the spookiest night of the year.

October 27, 2017

The Friday Review: The OOZ by King Krule

By Konrad Neithercutt, Tia Rotolo

As some of the best things in life, Marshall’s voice is somewhat of an acquired taste. Its abundant richness can be overwhelming to the unaccustomed listener, but the low register and thick South London accent in which...

October 26, 2017

‘Loving Vincent’ Captures Van Gogh in Motion

By Christien Skousen

Every single frame in the movie is the work of a team of artists; each minute is comprised of the efforts of hundreds of people working for hundreds of hours.

October 25, 2017

Tchami to Play Delirium 2017

By Hannah Jackson

Regarded as a trailblazer of his genre, future house — a subgenre of electronic dance music that possesses a combination of deep house and EDM tendencies — Tchami hit the mainstream in 2013 after his remix of Janet J...

October 25, 2017

SWMRS Deliver Exhilarating Sounds at Velvet Jones

By Jasmine Rodriguez

The adrenaline of a garage rock show is comparable to drinking 10 Vietnamese iced coffees in one sitting. Bay-area band SWMRS rose to prominence after releasing their album Drive North, which featured heavy doses of hip-...

October 20, 2017

The Friday Review: Cry Cry Cry by Wolf Parade

By Konrad Neithercutt

Wolf Parade isn’t afraid to take risks on their comeback album. The linear “Incantation” is them at their most assertive and unafraid. The band unleashes a horn section after the song’s first dive into cacophony,...

October 19, 2017

Andrew Bird Soars with Melodic Sounds at Campbell

By Melody Pezeshkian

Behind his aslant silhouette on stage, the visual recording of Echolocations: River played on a backdrop. Bird plays the violin in sequence with the video projection.

October 19, 2017

‘Marshall’ Tackles Racism with Simplicity and Warmth

By Alex Wehrung

Genre-wise, the movie is a simple courtroom drama, reminiscent of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Marshall and Friedman consider all the evidence (or lack thereof) in order to try and prove that their client is innocent, while ...

October 19, 2017

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Creates a New Future from the Same Story

By Alex Wehrung

Los Angeles has become a single slab of eternally rain-soaked skyscrapers, the only traces of color coming from gigantic, intelligent holographic advertisements.

October 12, 2017

When Icons, Stars and Idols Go

By Zoe Jones

Perhaps the most comforting thing of all is this thought: An artist never truly dies, as long as there are people who are enabling their art to live on.

October 12, 2017

Netflix Anime ‘Neo Yokio’ Is Weird Yet Worthwhile

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

"Neo Yokio," or the Japanese form of "New York," blends anime, uptown socialites and hip-hop culture into a single unique, and often overwhelming, force.

October 12, 2017

The Flaming Lips and Mac Demarco Ignite SB Bowl

By Zoe Jones

The Flaming Lips and Mac Demarco put on a weird, wonderful show — one that lit up the Santa Barbara Bowl with bright lights, beautiful colors and smiles alike.

October 10, 2017

Billie Eilish Kicks Off I.V. First Fridays With Mellow Sounds

By Hannah Jackson

Eilish, though only 15, has already made waves in the music world.

October 5, 2017

The xx Transcends Expectations at Santa Barbara Bowl

By Ivan Gonzalez

The xx truly grabbed and held onto the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd the whole time.

September 28, 2017

Father John Misty Set to Enchant Arlington Theatre

By Zoe Jones

With the release of his latest album, Pure Comedy, Father John Misty took on a new role in the indie world. He has never been one to censor himself, but a shift in his focus is clear: He is looking outward more than he e...