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August 25, 2016

Frank Ocean, ‘Blonde’ and the Visual Album

By Zoe Jones

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 fans were promised new ...

August 17, 2016

Suicide Squad: A Small Dose of Fun To Relieve the Blah

By Alex Wehrung

"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.

August 14, 2016

Not Beyond Expectations, but Still a Good ol’ Trek

By Alex Wehrung

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.

August 12, 2016

FYF To Warmly Send Off Fest Season

By Frankie Horne

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.

August 11, 2016

Tyler, The Creator, Wows with Camp Flog Gnaw 2016 Lineup

By Nisa Smith

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.

August 11, 2016

Margo Halsted Presents: A Summer Carillon Recital

By Nisa Smith

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

July 19, 2016

Bustin’ Doesn’t Feel as Good as it Used To

By Alex Wehrung

The original movie realized the goofiness of its premise and ran with it, but the reboot tied its shoelaces together, leaving it to fall face-first to the pavement.

June 23, 2016

Artsweek Summer Movie Preview

By Alex Wehrung

Resident snarky/sassy/savvy film critic Alex Wehrung offers up his summer recommendations to moviegoers.

June 23, 2016

BØRNS Talks New Album, Influences

By Jasmine Rodriguez

The Daily Nexus gets the scoop on the artist's inspirations and background.

June 23, 2016

Lightning in a Bottle Gets Woogie

By Alex Bocknek

The Nexus's outgoing Artsweek editor reflects on this famed spring music festival.

June 2, 2016

BFOM Bids Grads Adieu

By Frank Horne

This Saturday, BFOM hosted their quarterly concert to a sold-out and packed-in I.V. Theater, wishing their senior members an emotional goodbye.

June 2, 2016

Wordstock Shows Colors of I.V.

By Phi Do

Over 50 people gathered in Anisq’Oyo’ Park last Saturday to indulge in the 2016 Wordstock Music Festival presented by WORD, the Isla Vista arts and culture magazine.

June 2, 2016

Beyoncé Gets Political in Lecture

By Jasmine Benafghoul

Kevin Allred, an adjunct professor in women’s and gender studies at Rutgers University, came to UCSB to give students a lecture all about the legendary Queen B.

June 1, 2016

Dope Metaphors Gets Real

By Kaitlyn Tang

Warm spotlights, chill vibes and supportive snapping encompassed the UCSB Poets’ Club’s showcase, Dope Metaphors.

May 26, 2016

Rudy Francisco Shares Truth in Poetry

By Zoe Jones

The AΦA/ Poet's Club event was smartly structured; the first hour was a showcase featuring members from the club, and the second hour was slated for Rudy Francisco’s set.

May 26, 2016

Grads Present Theses at AD&A

By Gabriel Lazo

The array of MFA grad students' paintings, sculptures and multi-media fixtures at the Art, Design & Architecture Museum fall decidedly in the category of abstract.