Music

Gary Clark Jr. Brings Blues and Rock to Santa Barbara Bowl

October 3, 2019 by

On tour for his most recent album “This Land,” Gary Clark Jr. electrified, mesmerized and satisfied passionate fans last Friday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
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Tracks of the Month: September 2019

October 3, 2019 by , and

As we welcome the month of October with open arms, it’s time for Artsweek to highlight the new tracks that stood out in September.
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A Trap Music Guide to Love and Heartbreak

September 28, 2019 by

Here are some of the best songs to listen to with your new boo when you feel love is in the air or when the person you thought was your “whole world” is no longer that.
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Queen of Summertime Sadness Strikes Again with ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’

September 6, 2019 by

Lana Del Rey's style remains festooned with glamor, tranquility and an air of disenchanted stardom. 
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In Review: ‘Lover’ by Taylor Swift

August 27, 2019 by

“Lover” tackles not only love, but also topics of politics, sexism and individualism that vary from the typical subjects of Swift's music.
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In Review: ‘The Lost Boy’ by YBN Cordae

August 12, 2019 by

YBN Cordae somehow embodies many older legendary rappers while still remaining characteristically similar to newer mumble rappers.
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In Review: ‘The Big Day’ by Chance the Rapper

August 4, 2019 by

Chance the Rapper delivered another uplifting and soulful album that will please fans and critics alike. 
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Great Outdoors, Greater Music — 9 Songs for Your Next Trip to the Mountains

July 27, 2019 by

So grab your gear and a 30-rack because the mountains won’t be the only thing that’s rockin’.
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The Friday Review: ‘Oasis’ by Bad Bunny and J Balvin

July 19, 2019 by

As far as feel-good summer releases go, the album is perfection. 
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In Review: ‘She is Coming’ by Miley Cyrus

June 23, 2019 by

Instead of releasing an album that appeals to industry standards, Cyrus released a work of art that is honest and raw.
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Save the Velvet Jones

June 3, 2019 by

If you haven’t yet had an experience at the Velvet Jones, there’s a chance you might never.
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A Brief Guide to British Rap

May 30, 2019 by

Despite the initial peculiarity of a posh-voice rap about dark subjects with vernacular that clashed with my American ear, I have now subscribed to the British rap scene.
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Electronic Artist Flying Lotus Continues to Evolve His Sound

May 30, 2019 by

Five years after the critically-acclaimed album You’re Dead!, Flying Lotus (FlyLo) returns once again with one of the most ambitious albums in recent memory.
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Hana Vu Brings a Mid-Day Escape at Storke

May 24, 2019 by

As a growing indie rock artist from Los Angeles, Vu started her musical career when she was signed to Luminelle Recordings during her senior year of high school.
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The Friday Review: ‘IGOR’ by Tyler, the Creator

May 24, 2019 by

Sonically cohesive and thematically consistent, IGOR succeeds, at once, as a breakup album, a summer vibe album, a skater album and a quintessential Tyler, the Creator album.
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