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January 10, 2016

David Bowie Has Passed Away

By Artsweek Editor

Music legend David Bowie has passed away from cancer at the age of 69.

January 10, 2016

Surfer Blood Coming to SOhO

By Zoe Jones

Despite the abundance of recent California rain, you can still jam to music intended for 90-degree weather. Beach rockers Surfer Blood will take the stage on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at SOhO Music Club in Downtown Santa Barbara ...

January 7, 2016

Kurupt To Come to Velvet Jones

By Jack Wallace

After the release of last year’s “Straight Outta Compton,” public interest in the G-funk era is at its highest in over a decade. Along with industry titans Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, Kurupt was one of the closest to t...

January 7, 2016

Shiba San To Come to SOhO

By Frank Horne

Many thump. Such house. Wow. All these words can describe the experience of listening to Shiba San, the enigmatic French DJ whose dirty basslines have garnered him a momentous rise in recognition over this past year. Thi...

January 7, 2016

SnowGlobe Remains Top New Year’s Festival

By Bin Nguyen

Every winter season at the edge of the upcoming new year, college students and devoted electronic music enthusiasts pack up their warmest layers of clothing and journey to the white glistening snow of Lake Tahoe Communit...

January 7, 2016

“The Force Awakens” Brings Back What We Love

By Alex Wehrung

“I’ve never seen so many nerds in one place.” I said that to my father as the theater continued to fill up with kids and adults, most wearing Star Wars T-shirts. It was the first time he and I sat down ...

January 7, 2016

Hateful 8: Didn’t Hate, Wasn’t Great

By Frank Horne

Quentin Tarantino has always had trouble dialing it down for anyone, and this has usually been to cinematically fresh effect. His films always revel in excess, often taking the form of the candy-coated violence of “Ing...

January 5, 2016

The Money’s on the Humor

By Alex Wehrung

I’d be lying if I said I understood half of what the hell people were talking about in this film. Not since “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” have I been so befuddled. Listening to its financial jargon is lik...

January 4, 2016

Coachella 2016 Lineup Released

By Artsweek Editor

The Coachella 2016 lineup was released. Check it out below:

December 3, 2015

Underground Rap Legends Eligh and The Grouch To Play Velvet Jones

By Joey Goodman

The world of modern hip hop is one of extreme diversity. With no shortage of collaborations and multi-disc concept albums, it is hard for MCs and producers to stand out or be truly innovative. That is, unless the MCs in ...

December 3, 2015

!!! To Come to SOhO

By Jack Wallace

!!! (pronounced “chk chk chk”) is one of those rare bands that seem to be actually doing this because it’s fun for them. The band, whose name is now synonymous with dance-punk, consistently pumps out groovy, goofy,...

December 3, 2015

Azeem X Underbelly Return to the Batcave

By Artsweek Editor

At the tail-end of last Spring quarter, UCSB graduating senior flautist Azeem Ward had reached astronomical due the viral explosion of his “Senior Flute Recital” Facebook event. In less than 24 hours, Ward’s event,...

November 27, 2015

Dope Metaphors in the Hub

By Vicky Munro

An event held on a Sunday evening is never going to get a huge turnout, but at a showcase featuring fledgling poets, a smaller crowd is probably a lot easier to face. Dope Metaphors in the Hub was organised by the Poets ...

November 26, 2015

Arts & Lectures Brings Kronos Quartet to Campbell

By Mackenzie Hart

Seven p.m. Thursday night, the 19th of November, Campbell Hall. It was dark and cold outside of the venue, but inside a crowd of 800 people buzzed. After one look around the hall with its plush velvet seats and nifty fol...

November 26, 2015

Bay Area Legend Andre Nickatina Comes to Velvet Jones

By Benjamin Miller

On Friday, Nov. 20 Santa Barbara was fortunate to receive a little taste of Bay Area hip-hop from legendary emcee Andre Nickatina. A spirited crowd of old-school rap fans gathered at Velvet Jones for an intimate performa...

November 26, 2015

Azeem X Underbelly Return to Santa Barbara

By Brenda Munive

Walking into the dimly lit room at SOhO in downtown Santa Barbara Thursday night was a bit like walking into a reunion with old friends. Groups of people were scattered across the room or sitting at tables anticipating A...