Music

BØRNS Talks New Album, Influences

June 23, 2016 by

The Daily Nexus gets the scoop on the artist's inspirations and background.
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Lightning in a Bottle Gets Woogie

June 23, 2016 by

The Nexus's outgoing Artsweek editor reflects on this famed spring music festival.
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BFOM Bids Grads Adieu

June 2, 2016 by

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

June 2, 2016 by

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.
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KCSB Pays Bowie Tribute

May 26, 2016 by

On Thursday night, KCSB presented “Starman Under the Stars,” a tribute to Bowie’s legacy and the wide range of his talents.
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Shwayze Buzzes at Surfrider Show

May 26, 2016 by

IV Surfrider's Concert for the Coast featured booths with info about beach care, raffle prizes and, of course, a free concert with Shwayze as the headliner.
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Lumineers Ho-Hey Their Way to SB Bowl

May 24, 2016 by

The Lumineers translate the passion of their music into one of the most emotional, genuine shows a band could put on, which they're bringing to SB Bowl on May 28th.
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Togapalooza Rocks I.V.

May 19, 2016 by and

Saturday, May 14, hosted the fourth annual Togapalooza, a yearly event that serves to assemble the most notable bands of I.V for an all-day music festival from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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In Review: Extravaganza 2016

May 19, 2016 by

ASPB certainly outdid their already esteemed selves with the studded list of performers, and the relatively smooth run of 2016’s Extravaganza makes it one for the books.
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María del Pilar Shares Truth in Song at MCC

May 17, 2016 by

“Tu y yo bailamos, con mucho vigor.” The words rolled off smoothly as del Pilar strummed the strings of her ukulele. The passion from her high-pitched vocals resonated throughout the room.
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Artsweek Sits Down, Turns Up with Gryffin

May 12, 2016 by

Infused with live elements of an electric guitar, piano keyboard and melodic house beats, Gryffin’s sound is immediately presumed to be influenced by the classic rock genre.
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Underbelly Makes Waves with ‘Ripple’

May 12, 2016 by

1,436 SoundCloud followers and counting and a new EP full of futuristic vibes, the Santa Barbara prodigy is set to take the electronic scene by storm in only a matter of time.
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Shut Up and Dance with Walk The Moon at SB Bowl

May 10, 2016 by

Walk The Moon is giving fans the chance to relive summer memories and obtain several more Friday, May 27 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, supported by MisterWives.
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The Neighbourhood to Wipe Out Majestic Ventura Theater

May 10, 2016 by

Sweater weather may be over for Santa Barbara natives, but as of this Tuesday, The Neighbourhood will be bringing it back in full force to the Majestic Ventura Theater.
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UCSB Descends Upon Coachella 2016

May 5, 2016 by and

The Nexus hit Coachella 2016, and here are some of Artsweek’s highlights.
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