Music

Does Coachella Suck?

May 3, 2018 by

The sheer grandeur of the festival is what makes it worthwhile and what keeps convincing 100,000+ people to attend every year.
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I Saw The Drums at SOhO and it was Aggressively Gorgeous

May 1, 2018 by

The Drums gave downtown Santa Barbara a brilliantly wild escape from home, as I hope they continue to give people for many years to come.
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In Review: Isolation by Kali Uchis

May 1, 2018 by

Isolation captures Kali Uchis’ relentless ability to venture into an amalgamation of different musical domains.
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The Friday Review: Sex & Food by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

April 27, 2018 by

While Sex & Food may not be Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s best collective work, it does offer an innovative look at the modern day and age.
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Dewey Bryan Saunders’ Surreal World of Album Cover Art

April 26, 2018 by

Dewey Bryan Saunders is one of today’s most innovative and established graphic designers who often operates within the niche realm that is album cover art.
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Portugal. The Man and Chicano Batman Illuminate SB Bowl

April 25, 2018 by

Portugal. The Man brought their ability to alleviate temporary stress by illuminating the stage with gritty guitar solos and lively strobe lights straight from an 80s flick.
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Julia Feldman Wants to Make a Mark

April 18, 2018 by

Through her pursuits of music, feminism and environmentalism, Feldman is trying to save the world.
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Alt-J and Børns Breeze Through Santa Barbara Bowl

April 18, 2018 by

Since their emergence into the world of music six years ago, alt-J has grown from a small college band in Leeds to an internationally known indie sensation admired by many.
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Kacey Musgraves Brings Country to the Modern Age with New Album Golden Hour

April 13, 2018 by

Kacey Musgraves may have broken the rules of country, but she’s too content and self-assured to care.
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The Friday Review: My Dear Melancholy by The Weeknd

April 13, 2018 by

Maybe My Dear Melancholy is The Weeknd’s attempt at returning to his most loved Trilogy production, or maybe he’s moving toward a new direction that continues to combine pop, alternative rock, and...
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Alt-J to Bring Indie Bliss to Santa Barbara Bowl

April 12, 2018 by

Beginning in 2008 as a simple college band self-producing music through GarageBand, alt-J has since grown into the indie sensation they are today, headlining their own tours and playing in various mus...
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The Drums to Chill Out at SOhO

April 12, 2018 by

The Drums and their brilliant sonic landscapes are coming to SOhO in Downtown Santa Barbara on April 18 for a show of dancing and deliberation.
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Vince Staples Ignites The Warm Up

April 12, 2018 by

Rap may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but either way, there’s no denying that Vince Staples has great talent and a good heart.
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New Quarter, New Music for Spring 2018

April 4, 2018 by

Punkers who don’t have fun, well, they’re just boring.
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Tracks of the Month: March 2018

April 3, 2018 by , and

Tyler, The Creator, “OKRA” “OKRA” is sonic heaven for Tyler, The Creator fans who enjoy his hard-hitting, heavy and dirty style of rap. The beat’s overblown distorted bassline knocks Tyler...
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