Pop & Rock
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Forro in the Dark at SOhO
Brazilian Rockers Brought the Party Last Wednesday Night
The Brazilian folk rock group had Santa Barbarans swaying to their stellar Wednedsay night set. Read story.
Atlas Sound
Logos
From the opening warbles and gurgles of “The Light That Failed,” we get the sense that we’re about to be taken on a ride. Read story.
Hit Me with Your Best Shot
I Shot Rock Exhibit Opens at Jensen’s Mainstage.
I Shot Rock Exhibit features images of rock bands aken all over the nation by local photographers. Read story.
Home Is Where the Rock Is
Thanksgiving Week Brings New Shows, Familiar Faces
S.B.’s live music scene is showing no signs of slowing down through the Thanksgiving holiday. Read story.
Flobots Return with New Record, New Vision
Experimental Hip-Hoppers Take on Climate Change, Community Building
The Denver-based hip-hop group tackles politics, sustainability on their upcoming sophomore release. Read story.
Saul Williams at Velvet Jones
Acclaimed Rocker and Lyricist Plays to a Packed Crowd
Fans came out in droves to see the acclaimed lyricist headline the premiere Afro-Punk Tour. Read story.
Tegan & Sara
Sainthood
If 2007’s The Con was Tegan & Sara’s dive into adulthood, then Sainthood is the sound of the duo getting comfortable in their new sonic skin. Read story.
X's Exene Cervenka Brings New Album to Velvet Jones
Punk Icon Embraces Her Folk Roots On Somewhere Gone
The punk icon embraces her folk roots on her latest effort, Somewhere Gone. Read story.
(Another) Wu Tang Member Goes Solo on State
Raekwon Heads to Velvet Jones, Generationals Ditch Spinto Band for Muddy Waters
Raekwon brings his sophomore album to Velvet Jones while Generationals team up with Loch Lomond for a doubleheader at Muddy Waters. Read story.
They Might Be Giants Get Scientific on New Record
Campbell Hall Hosts Family-Friendly Concert, Activities This Weekend
The band will play a family-friendly show at UCSB’s Campbell Hall this Sunday. Read story.
S.B. Music-Makers Come Together at Jensen’s
Alastair Greene, StompRocket, the Tearaways Team Up for Beatles Cover Night
Alastair Greene, StompRocket, the Tearaways, and more team up for Beatles Cover Night at Jensen’s. Read story.
Imogen Heap Concert Postponed
Singer’s Sunday Night Lobero Show Put Off Due to Illness
Singer’s Sunday night show at the Lobero put off due to illness. Read story.
Sample This
Moving Units, Javelin, Lucky Dragons Bring the Electronic Beats
Shows from Moving Units, Lucky Dragons promise electronic tunes of the experimental and danceable variety. Read story.
Black Banjo Power
An Interview with the Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Dom Flemons
Banjos are not necessarily the first instrument that comes to mind when we think about black music, but the African origins of this guitar-and-drum hybrid are acknowledged widely. Read story.
Saul Williams Brings Afro-Punk Tour to Velvet Jones
Rapper, Rocker, Performance Artist, and Poet Storms S.B. This Week
The rapper, rocker, performance artist, and poet brings his eclectic take on hip-hop to S.B. this week. Read story.
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