Music
While the incorporation of soundtracks into movies is nothing new, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” provides a refreshingly new take on rap influences within animated movies.
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With dozens of student-created bands, concerts and events dedicated to music, Santa Barbara is a music hub of its own. Here is Artsweek’s official guide to the I.V. music scene.
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The original album explored an 18 to 20-year-old Swift's journey into adulthood. Now 33, she still manages to capture that youthful spunk and angst in “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)."
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Stray Kids have been consistently seeing success on an international level due to their unique sound and ability to cater to a niche, but simultaneously large audience.
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Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from May!
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As an essential part of Isla Vista culture, there is truly nothing like the band scene. Here are the Artsweek Editors' picks for the Best I.V. Bands of the 2022-23 school year!
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Here are 9 artists to listen to in honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month!
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Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from April!
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“INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY” plays on a lot of the band’s strengths and still manages to feel very unique and different in the grand scheme of Waterparks’s discography.
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In honor of 4/20, here are some film and music recommendations from the Artsweek's staff to enjoy when you are high!
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Listening to the rhythmic, sentimental tunes of his album, one might think jomch has been releasing music for years — yet the rising artist started releasing music last summer.
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Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from February!
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Overall, pop fans everywhere can find a liking in the creativity and catchiness RAYE accomplishes in her debut album, “My 21st Century Blues.”
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The album is overall a delight — it may disappoint some who are looking to relieve the glory days of 2007 — but it marks an important turning point in the band’s career.
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Forming friendships while learning to balance school, newfound independence and starting a band is not a typical freshman experience, and that’s why the members of Big Hungry are so unique.
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CSOs at the frats
Barefooter anywhere but 68 block
Senior at De La Guerra Dining Commons
Sober on a Lime scooter
A condom in a frat house
A condom in a frat house
Electronic dance music at 9 a.m.
The sun during June gloom
Your ex at thanksgiving dinner
A black bear in South Hall
Chancellor Yang at Sunday Funday
Surfer at their 8 a.m.
