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In Photos: 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 9, 2018 by

Celebrities and media flocked to the Arlington Theatre as the 33rd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival hit the red carpet.
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Milk Drunk Crowned Winner of Battle of the Bands

February 8, 2018 by

Following those two bands came Milk Drunk, who dedicated their performance to another local I.V. band, RabbitFoot. Jumping right into their first song, this trio set the crowd on fire not only with th...
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SB in Sound: Radio Stations to Look Out For

February 7, 2018 by

If the struggle to rediscover decent radio stations sounds familiar, this article will put you in good hands. Below, you’ll find a short guide to the hottest FM radio sounds broadcasting near UCSB.
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2018 SBIFF Virtuosos Awards Shine Bright

February 7, 2018 by

The recipients of the 2018 Virtuosos Award provided a fascinating unpredictability that had the audience on edge of their seats, ready to laugh and leaving them reluctant to leave the escape of a Holl...
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5 Acts Who Could Have Delivered More Than JT on Super Bowl Sunday

February 7, 2018 by

The choice of Timberlake as singular ringleader of the biggest entertainment event of the year has left many baffled, as his only memorable track in recent years, “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” is fr...
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Indie Act Wallows Ignites Velvet Jones

February 3, 2018 by

In what turned out to be a surprisingly delightful artistic decision, the group experimented with trumpet and tambourine throughout the performance. In an impressive display, Minnette showed off his u...
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UCSB Swoons Over Smino

January 31, 2018 by

His charisma and aesthetic are reminiscent of André 3000, down to his natural, grown-out hair and onstage gyrations. Like many soulful black artists, his relationship with the stage started in church...
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The End of the F***ing World: A Teenage Rebellion

January 31, 2018 by

At the core of it all, they are two teens struggling with that awkward in between: they’re not quite adults and not quite kids anymore. They’re brimming with a bleak resentment to an awful society...
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Tracks of the Month: January 2018

January 31, 2018 by , , , , and

Every month, Artsweek’s staff collects a handful of newly released tracks that highlight the best musical moments of the past 30 days. January was chock-full of hits from a variety of genres.
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Composer Souren Baronian Dazes MCC Armenian Jazz

January 30, 2018 by

From the very first notes, Taksim captured the attention of the entire audience. Feet tapped softly in the aisles to the percussion, and heads rocked steadily to the strong sax solos.
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KCSB Showcases Local DIY Bands in Weekday Jam Session

January 24, 2018 by

On the heels of Espresso’s lively set, Washington-based Arrington de Dionyso astonished the audience with his ability to emphasize the minimal instrumentation flowing from the drums and the saxophon...
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Smino to Bring Soulful Sounds to the Hub

January 24, 2018 by

The rapper’s words rebound off the bouncing melodies of each track in a way that keeps the album’s sonic momentum moving at a steady yet nonchalant pace.
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Trevor Noah Takes on Late Night Talk at Arlington

January 24, 2018 by

In the age of late-night talk shows taking over television, Noah knows how to bring in the younger viewers, and you cannot blame him for knowing how to rile up millennials (myself included).
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Watch: Tyler, The Creator’s Conversation About Flower Boy

January 23, 2018 by

Throughout the conversation, the rapper opens up about his third studio album and provides insight into his creative process.
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New Talent: Isla Vista Bands to Watch in 2018

January 18, 2018 by

Everyone watching the Isla Vista music scene, myself included, can’t wait to see what these bands are going to do.
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