Hello KCSB Listeners, As Pride month unfolds, KCSB News and KCSB-FM intends to intimately explore the history and lived experiences of Santa Barbara’s LGBTQ+ community, examining the roots and presence of LGBTQ+ people here. Starting June 2, we will be releasing a limited series, “Pride of Place: Santa Barbara.” Through interviews […]
The Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF) will be held Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Lobero Theatre. Dedicated to presenting international and Sri Lankan cinema to film enthusiasts, CEYIFF is the first-ever Sri Lankan Film Festival organized outside of Sri Lanka. Their mission is to screen […]
Words by Justin Huang boylife boylife is the solo project of Ryan Yoo of mmmonika, a Los Angeles-based indie band. The boylife sound was first introduced with the song peas, a song more reminiscent of a slow R&B song with upscaled production and poetic lyricism. While the song itself […]
Words by: Yousef Srour, Internal Music Director It’s been 30 years since Spiritualized’s first album on Fat Possum Records. It’s a long time in which you can redefine your sound, taking influence from pop culture, be inclined to straggle behind new art pop acts that have redefined the sound of […]
The Ventura Music Hall and KCSB-FM are partnering on an exciting slate of shows to kick off this summer season! From psychedelic rock to alternative R&B, there’s something for everyone! 🏝️ With an intimate setting, fresh craft food, and drinks served in-house, the Ventura Music Hall brings an unrivaled venue […]
Ted Chiang’s “Exhalation: Stories” has been described as a collection “that will make you think, grapple with big questions and feel more human,” and as the “best kind of science fiction.” As the current UCSB Reads selection, the book has been the subject of myriad events on campus for months. […]
The Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF) will be held Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Lobero Theatre. Dedicated to presenting international and Sri Lankan cinema to film enthusiasts, CEYIFF is the first-ever Sri Lankan Film Festival organized outside of Sri Lanka. Their mission is to screen […]
The Ventura Music Hall and KCSB-FM are partnering on an exciting slate of shows to kick off this summer season! From psychedelic rock to alternative R&B, there’s something for everyone! 🏝️ With an intimate setting, fresh craft food, and drinks served in-house, the Ventura Music Hall brings an unrivaled venue […]
KCSB’s Music Director Yousef Srour sat down with ZelooperZ on April 10th, 2022 in support of his performance at the Hub. Srour inquired on Z’s Detroit roots, his latest release Get WeT.Radio, recent collaborations, and Z’s signature vocal style. Video by Dorien Medina Interview by Yousef Srour
On Friday, April 29th at 9:00 PM, The Mountain Goats with Cardioid, will be performing at the Ventura Music Hall. The Mountain Goats are known for their lofi-indie-folk rock releases on the Merge Records label. Since the 90s, The Mountain Goats have produced an extensive discography with a distinct folk […]
On Friday, April 22nd, the UCSB MultiCultural Center, KCSB-FM, and the UCSB Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Music (CISM) co-present Les Filles De Illighadad: A Night Of Tuareg Music from Niger. Les Filles will perform live in concert at 730pm in UCSB’s MultiCultural Center Theater. Fatou Seidi Ghali, lead […]
Ted Chiang’s “Exhalation: Stories” has been described as a collection “that will make you think, grapple with big questions and feel more human,” and as the “best kind of science fiction.” As the current UCSB Reads selection, the book has been the subject of myriad events on campus for months. […]
The war in Ukraine could stabilize the world’s food supply, as both Ukraine and Russia make up a significant portion of the world’s grain supply. KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with Matt Stoller of the American Economic Liberties Project about the ramifications of the conflict and US economic policies on food […]
Isla Vista’s unsanctioned annual street party is supposed to happen this weekend. And, locals are making a strong effort to keep the festivities upbeat and local. KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi speaks with community leaders Spencer Brandt (president of the IVCSD), and Shannon Sweeney and Diana Collins Puente from Associated Students UCSB […]
Interested in audio journalism? KCSB News is searching for student storytellers to join our team this spring quarter!! Learn the fundamentals of radio broadcasting and journalism. KCSB News offers the opportunity to cover local and larger stories in the field, conduct interviews, and produce newsletters and radio spots that are […]
The art, mind, and inspirations of the brilliant painter Vincent Van Gogh are currently on display at Santa Barbara Museum of Art. KCSB News reporter Grace Kish met with Curator Eik Khang to tour the exhibit and discuss the life of Van Gogh, as well as what went into bringing […]
Cityhood for Isla Vista has been a dream for decades. In recent years, IV residents came together to form a local government. This week, IV’s local government – the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD)- turned five years old. KCSB’s Dick Flacks spoke with Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the […]
For the first time ever, KCSB-FM prevailed last year in the Santa Barbara Independent’s “Best of Santa Barbara” readers survey. Now in its 34th year, the Independent’s “Best of Santa Barbara” contest has become a celebration of local businesses and other parts of our community. Several thousand readers voted and […]
The following is a transcript of KCSB’s PSA written by the Production Coordinator. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging all eligible residents to “take your shot” to stop Covid-19. “When the pandemic hit, the clinical trials were able to be employed quickly and efficiently, and within a […]
On the June 10th edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on 91.9 KCSB-FM, we welcome Holly Moeller, who reads When They Call You a Terrorist, Chapter 14: “#SayHerName.” Holly Moeller is an Assistant Professor of Ecology, Evolution, & Marine Biology at UC Santa Barbara. Every Thursday during our spring program schedule, from 5:30-6:00 PM PT, “UCSB Reads 2021” on […]
On the May 27th edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on 91.9 KCSB-FM, we welcome James Badham, who reads When They Call You a Terrorist, Chapter 12: “Raid.” James Badham is the Publications Manager for the UCSB College of Engineering’s Marketing Team. Every Thursday this spring, from 5:30-6:00 PM PT, “UCSB Reads 2021” on KCSB is broadcast at […]
On the April 29th edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on KCSB-FM, we welcome Rosalyn Collins (aka “Gospel DJ Sista Roz”), who finishes When They Call You a Terrorist, Chapter 9: “No Ordinary Love.” Rosalyn Collins is a UCSB Gaucho alumna who majored in Religious Studies (with a concentration in Jewish Studies), with a […]
On the April 8th edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on KCSB-FM, we welcome Jamie “Lady J” Bender, who finishes When They Call You a Terrorist, Chapter 7: “All The Bones We Could Find,” while also beginning Part Two: Black Lives Matter, Chapter 8: “Zero Dark Thirty: The Remix.” Lady J is a DJ […]
The Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF) will be held Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Lobero Theatre. Dedicated to presenting international and Sri Lankan cinema to film enthusiasts, CEYIFF is the first-ever Sri Lankan Film Festival organized outside of Sri Lanka. Their mission is to screen […]
Words by Justin Huang boylife boylife is the solo project of Ryan Yoo of mmmonika, a Los Angeles-based indie band. The boylife sound was first introduced with the song peas, a song more reminiscent of a slow R&B song with upscaled production and poetic lyricism. While the song itself […]
Words by: Yousef Srour, Internal Music Director It’s been 30 years since Spiritualized’s first album on Fat Possum Records. It’s a long time in which you can redefine your sound, taking influence from pop culture, be inclined to straggle behind new art pop acts that have redefined the sound of […]
The Ventura Music Hall and KCSB-FM are partnering on an exciting slate of shows to kick off this summer season! From psychedelic rock to alternative R&B, there’s something for everyone! 🏝️ With an intimate setting, fresh craft food, and drinks served in-house, the Ventura Music Hall brings an unrivaled venue […]
Ted Chiang’s “Exhalation: Stories” has been described as a collection “that will make you think, grapple with big questions and feel more human,” and as the “best kind of science fiction.” As the current UCSB Reads selection, the book has been the subject of myriad events on campus for months. […]
KCSB-FM 91.9, the community radio station located on the UCSB campus, is hiring student staff for our 2022-2023 Executive Committee. There are currently 16 paid student leadership positions open for applications. KCSB is managed by a student-led Executive Committee, comprised of 18 positions which divide the numerous responsibilities required to […]
