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“The Force Awakens” Brings Back What We Love

January 7, 2016 by

“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 tim...
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Hateful 8: Didn’t Hate, Wasn’t Great

January 7, 2016 by

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-coate...
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The Money’s on the Humor

January 5, 2016 by

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 fin...
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Coachella 2016 Lineup Released

January 4, 2016 by

The Coachella 2016 lineup was released. Check it out below:
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Underground Rap Legends Eligh and The Grouch To Play Velvet Jones

December 3, 2015 by

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...
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!!! To Come to SOhO

December 3, 2015 by

!!! (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 pump...
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Azeem X Underbelly Return to the Batcave

December 3, 2015 by

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 ho...
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Dope Metaphors in the Hub

November 27, 2015 by

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 org...
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Arts & Lectures Brings Kronos Quartet to Campbell

November 26, 2015 by

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...
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Bay Area Legend Andre Nickatina Comes to Velvet Jones

November 26, 2015 by

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 ...
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Azeem X Underbelly Return to Santa Barbara

November 26, 2015 by

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 t...
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Cherub Comes to Earl Warren Showgrounds

November 24, 2015 by

Amidst the smell of marijuana and hipster sweat, the chants for Cherub ensued. The Nashville duo celebrated their first headlining show in Santa Barbara, selling out at Earl Warren Showgrounds on Nov....
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Vince Staples Delivers Comedy and Hip-Hop at the Hub

November 24, 2015 by

Last Thursday, the abundance of pastel baseball caps and imitation Balmain jeans made the Hub resemble more Tumblr meet-up than a Vince Staples show. The absence of a DJ set a relaxed precedent for th...
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Firebrand Brings the Revolution to SOhO

November 23, 2015 by

  A smattering of hippies, punks and social anarchists drifted into SOhO and mulled about, chatting about protests past and perusing collectivist literature. A great swath of that literature lay ...
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Magic Lantern Celebrates 50th Anniversary with ‘Citizen Kane’

November 23, 2015 by

Neon flashing lights and enthusiastic calls of “Welcome!” greeted audience members in I.V. Theater on Monday night as Magic Lantern Films celebrated their 50th year of cinematic appreciation. Crow...
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