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22, A Million by Simone Dupuy In 2012, Justin Vernon released an album independently under the name Bon Iver, deriving from a French phrase meaning “good winter.” Indeed, the band’s first two al...
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Sunni Patterson Waxes Poetic on Resilient Love

Night one of the two-day series brings insight and inspiration through shared experience.
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Laura Marling to Grace SOhO Stage

On Oct. 7, SOhO Restaurant & Music Club will host Laura Marling, the star that set fire to the British Nu-Folk scene and danced in its flames.
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Legendary: The Who to Hit Santa Barbara Bowl

The 51-year old English rock band comes to town Thursday night as a leg of what could very well be its final performance exhibition, titled, “Back to the Who Tour 51!”
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Keys N Krates Ring in School Year

The energy was palpable Saturday night as students hurried to UCSB’s Welcome Back Concert, eager to dance up a sweat to the trap beats of EDM group Keys N Krates.
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Iron & Wine: Mighty Fine

“I don’t have a setlist,” the musician cooed lowly into the microphone... He then welcomed requests, prompting polite shouts from the audience for music old and new.
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Coming Soon to a Campus Near You

UCSB Arts & Lectures have a track record, and their lineup for the Fall 2016 season has a gem for every ear and eye.
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SB Bowl Upcoming Picks

Artsweek writers preview their most anticipated shows at Nexus voters' favorite venue.
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A New Future Unveiled at Virtual Reality Cons

“Most of you are here because you believe VR is the future,” declared co-founder Cosmo Scharf to a crowd of 6,000 techies early this August at the Virtual Reality Los Angeles (VRLA) Summer Expo 20...
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Frank Ocean, ‘Blonde’ and the Visual Album

Using the phrase “long-awaited” would be trite in welcoming the release of Frank Ocean’s third album. The reclusive writer, singer and producer has been clamored after since last summer when fan...
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Suicide Squad: A Small Dose of Fun To Relieve the Blah

"Suicide Squad" is the third film of the thoroughly meh (at best) DC Extended Universe, focusing on the titular misfit anti-heroes, but at least the soundtrack's pretty sweet.
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Not Beyond Expectations, but Still a Good ol’ Trek

A better title would have been "Star Trek: Evolution." That said, perhaps it is warranted since the film seems to really be all about going beyond one's nature.
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FYF To Warmly Send Off Fest Season

The fest has outdone itself even in consideration of last year’s slate, highlighting Goldenvoice’s dedication to doubling down on FYF’s rep for a diverse, exciting lineup.
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Tyler, The Creator, Wows with Camp Flog Gnaw 2016 Lineup

Fans were blown back by Camp Flog Gnaw’s fifth-year expansion to a two-day affair, set for Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, at Exposition Park in Los Angeles.
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Margo Halsted Presents: A Summer Carillon Recital

Margo Halsted pounded the pedals of Storke Tower's 61-bell carillon on the sunny Sunday afternoon of August 7.
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