Music

21 Savage to Hit Velvet Jones

November 30, 2016 by

21 Savage is young, charismatic and will not filter himself for anyone.
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Neko Case Enchants Campbell Hall

November 28, 2016 by

There was something pure of the way Case poured her heart into her own words, making them echo against the walls of Campbell hall with intention.
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Camp Flog Gnaw Festival Returns to L.A.

November 17, 2016 by

Ultimately, Tyler, The Creator exceeded the expectations of many music-lovers and critics and established his illustrious carnival as a staple of the West Coast festival scene.
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The Garden Rocks Velvet Jones

November 12, 2016 by

In The Garden’s world, there is no focus on wanting to fit in with what is deemed to be cool in the punk scene. They dare to defy gender roles, genre molds and the tangents of normality.
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First Lady of Folk Joan Baez Sparkles at Arlington

November 10, 2016 by

For the past 50 years, Baez — a dedicated social activist — has explored forms of social expression through her music.
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Morrissey Lights Santa Barbara Aglow for Dia de Los Muertos

November 10, 2016 by

As I passed a group of sequin-clad skeletons savaging a Donald Trump piñata, something occurred to me: Morrissey couldn’t have picked a better event to play.
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Election 2016: 6 Songs for a Young, Apprehensive Voter

November 8, 2016 by

Let’s cling to our technology, put our earphones on and reflect on politically aware songs of the past and present.
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Zakir Hussain Taps Whirlwind Beats at A&L Performance

November 3, 2016 by

Santa Barbara was fortunate enough to host Zakir Hussain, one of the world’s most acclaimed tabla drummers. Rising star Niladri Kumar accompanied Hussain on the sitar, which he specially modified to...
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Dia de Los Muertos Celebration Gives Us Vida

November 3, 2016 by

The small venue was filled to the brim with Day of the Dead decorations. Paper marigolds were placed in every available space and paper streamers lined the walls.
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Delirium 2016: UCStillBrazy

November 2, 2016 by

Questions about the reputation of UCSB’s legendary legacy have underscored the anxiety surrounding the extensive security measures. However, the enthusiasm toward the annual Delirium concert has com...
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Maceo Parker Brings Legendary Funk to Campbell Hall

November 1, 2016 by

UCSB’s own Campbell Hall hosted a performance by the legendary funk and soul jazz saxophonist Maceo Parker as a part of Arts & Lectures’ Roots Series
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New Noise Serves up a Dose of SB Culture, Tunes

October 27, 2016 by

This wasn’t a massive festival where you are separated from those performing by an endless sea of people. Anyone could go up and talk to them because they were just people enjoying the community lik...
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Arlington Laps Up a Case of James Blake

October 20, 2016 by

The audience eagerly followed Blake’s every move as he led them through a maze of his works, both old and new. Like Blake’s music, the set was minimal yet incredibly transfixing.
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Treasure Island Fest Rains on Own Parade

October 20, 2016 by

While the performances themselves were phenomenal, the music festival was supremely disorganized; some of the main acts during the evening were cancelled due to rain or wind.
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Joey Alexander Trio: Prodigious

October 20, 2016 by

Alexander’s original compositions are simply inspirational. It’s more than just genius in its arrangement, it’s the notion of a 13-year-old following his dream and truly succeeding.
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