Music

Pop Rockers North of Nine Play SOhO

October 31, 2014 by

“I’m on fiyahhh!” Pop-rock group North of Nine’s lead singer Jackson Guthy shouted, energized by a full house. ­­Dressed in a tee and skinnies, Guthy charismatically eyed the screaming group...
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Yellow Red Sparks Fly as The Kinds Join In at Muddy Waters

October 31, 2014 by

Making my way past the shelves of knick-knacks and through the powerful aroma of coffee sizzling in the air, I found a cramped spot in the crowded coffee shop to catch two shows — The Kinds and Yell...
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Six Celebrities Who Love Kanye West More Than He Loves Himself (Maybe)

October 31, 2014 by

Yeezy, Ye, Mr. West, Dr. Martin Louie the King Jr. and my personal favorite, Yeezus. We’ve heard them all. No matter what you call him, Kanye West is a musical force to be reckoned with — and he k...
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Rock in Paradise: Five Reasons We’re Really Gonna Miss Crystal Castles

October 31, 2014 by

“I am leaving Crystal Castles.” Band member Alice Glass tweeted this on the morning of Oct. 8, which was all it took to send nearly all of Twitter into hysterics. In the vague tweets that followed...
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Halloween With Snakefist: Local Band to Play Whiskey Richards

October 30, 2014 by

  The California golden hour was just beginning to cool off as I arrived at Snakefist’s studio. Mike Johansson, the bass player of the up-and-coming hard rock band, greeted me in front of an ar...
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Not Your Mother’s “Monster Mash”: A Party Playlist

October 30, 2014 by

  Here’s a relevant question: how many times have you heard “Monster Mash”? Probably enough times to know it has lost its magic. This classic does not conjure up feelings of horror or frigh...
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New Noise 2014: SOhO Crowd Goes Wild for Dawes

October 29, 2014 by

Precisely halfway through the set, baby-faced frontman Taylor Goldsmith gave a flirtatious wink to a middle-aged woman standing two feet away from him. The woman turned to her two friends and buckled ...
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Cherub Headlines New Noise: Drugs, Sex and Indie Pop

October 29, 2014 by

“Doses and Mimosas” first infiltrated the speakers of Isla Vista in 2012. It was easily one of the biggest anthems of the year, along with the overplayed “Feel So Close” and horridly catchy ...
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Tour Bus Interview With G-Eazy Before Sold-Out Hub Performance

October 28, 2014 by

As I walked up the narrow steps of the white tour bus that was stationed behind the Hub, my eyes glazed at the lavishness of the interior of the vehicle. In front of me was a lengthy figure sitting on...
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Looking Back at American Idiot, 10 Years Later: 6 Facts about the Classic Rock Opera

October 28, 2014 by

It’s been ten years since we first saw that white disembodied hand clutching the heart-shaped hand grenade tightly, almost as if it was for dear life. I used to wonder whether the owner of that fist...
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Hello World! Concert Rocks the Park!

October 27, 2014 by

Anisq’Oyo’ Park in Isla Vista is the picture perfect location for outdoor events. Used for the yearly Shakespeare in the Park productions, the amphitheater setup makes for perfect viewing no matte...
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Ukulele Wiz Jake Shimabukuro Plays UCSB’s Campbell Hall

October 27, 2014 by

Jake Shimabukuro holds many accolades, the least of which is being one of the first videos to go viral on YouTube. His rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” entitled “...
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Ray LaMontagne Brings Brilliance to the Bowl: The Shy Supernova Shines On

October 25, 2014 by

As the lavender blue sky began to set on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, the anticipation building through the crowd was clear. The cool night was filled with chill vibes as more and more...
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Audience Hungers for More Hall & Oates at the Santa Barbara Bowl

October 25, 2014 by

I arrived at the Santa Barbara Bowl as people were trickling into their seats, just in time to catch the opener. His name was Mutlu, and he set the tone for the night with soulful love songs accompani...
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New Noise Music Conference & Festival 2014 ft. Cherub

October 23, 2014 by

New Noise Conference & Music Festival 2014 ft. Cherub
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