words by Avery Kightlinger In the male-dominated sea of Isla Vista bands that remain predominantly surf-rock, indie group Magnetize takes a different approach with their music. Highlighting self-power and divinity in their music, they seek to illuminate the importance and vitality of femininity and knowing one’s self-worth to exude that […]

  UCSB STUDENTS! KCSB-FM is up for reaffirmation and seeking a fee increase this year. We are a college and community radio station located on UCSB’s campus, directly under Storke Tower. KCSB trains students and community volunteers in broadcasting every quarter. As a student-led campus radio, we are proud to […]

words by Liam Hogan Last summer, I became completely obsessed with two major works of art: SMiLE by The Beach Boys and the book-length poem “In Sara, Mencken, Christ and Beethoven There Were Men and Women” by John Barton Wolgamot. The latter is discussed pretty significantly less than the former, […]

Our Assistant Music Director Kai is here to shine a spotlight on the rhythm and soul of breakdancing music. From the gritty funk of the ’70s to modern-day mixtapes made for cyphers, discover how the beats that fuel breakers have evolved alongside hip-hop. These tracks are guaranteed to get your […]

Playlist link   KCSB-FM’s Music Department is back again with a playlist celebrating some of the wonderful contributions gifted by women to the musical world. This playlist is by no means comprehensive, but is meant to highlight personal favorites and artists to keep an eye on. Read on and give […]

Due to scheduled upgrades to the power grid serving the UCSB campus, KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara will be temporarily off the air overnight starting Thursday, March 27 at 9 PM. We anticipate resuming our broadcast by Friday, March 28 at 12 PM. Please note that our online streaming will also […]

    SPRING ORIENTATION ALERT! Join us April 9 at 6pm in Loma Pelona – Register here Are you interested in college radio? Curious to know how you can become a part of KCSB? Come discover our programming, news, sports, and music departments! Spring Orientation is the best place to […]

  It’s been a few weeks since the curtain closed on our annual Fund Drive, and honestly—we’re still feeling the spell you cast. Your generosity was pure magic, and we’re endlessly grateful to everyone who conjured up a donation. Because of you, KCSB is ready to bring you community events, […]

We at KCSB are pleased to announce our 2025 Grand Prize Drawing Offerings! Donate Now to make your contribution! Call (805) 893-2424 to pledge, or donate online! Pledge $100 or more during our 2025 Fund Drive by phone through Friday, February 21st (or online by Wednesday, February 26th) to be […]

On Tuesday, February 11th, the Ventura Music Hall presents the indie, post-hardcore and emo band Cursive, from Omaha, Nebraska, with opening act Pile, a slowcore group from Boston.  Approaching 30 years of existence, Cursive is on tour in support of their 2024 LP release Devourer, out now on Run for Cover Records. Pile […]

KCSB-FM welcomes the French electronic duo Justice to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Friday, May 23rd, 2025.  Goldenvoice presents the house and synthwave act, which features Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, who are currently signed to the labels Because Music and Ed Banger Records.  Tickets went on sale on […]

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