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Local Artist Spotlight: Magnetize

Monday, May 05th, 2025
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 a [...]
words by Avery Kightlinger In the male-dominated sea of Isla Vista bands that remain predominantly surf-rock, indie g [...]

KCSB is Up for Reaffirmation!

Monday, April 28th, 2025
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 rad [...]
UCSB STUDENTS! KCSB-FM is up for reaffirmation and seeking a fee increase this year. We are a college and com [...]
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Of Ashley, Wolgamot, and the Languages of Art

Friday, April 04th, 2025
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, [...]
words by Liam Hogan Last summer, I became completely obsessed with two major works of art: SMiLE by The Beach Boys an [...]

Keep the Beat: Into the Music of Breaking

Wednesday, April 02nd, 2025
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 head [...]
Our Assistant Music Director Kai is here to shine a spotlight on the rhythm and soul of breakdancing music. From the gri [...]

☆ Women’s History Month Playlist ☆

Monday, March 31st, 2025
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 an [...]
Playlist link KCSB-FM’s Music Department is back again with a playlist celebrating some of the wonderful co [...]
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KCSB Off-Air Overnight from 3/27 to 3/28!

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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 be affected [...]
Due to scheduled upgrades to the power grid serving the UCSB campus, KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara will be temporarily off t [...]
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Local Legends of the 805: Rich Kids on LSD Plays Ventura Music Hall

Friday, March 21st, 2025
words by Lily Raesler & photos by Michelle Evans (@_saltygoat) On Saturday night, I embark to Ventura, 20 minutes in one direction from the very homeland of Nardcore and another 20 from the birthplace of RKL, for a night of thrashy guitar-forward metal-inspired(?) punk rock with a side of ska [...]
words by Lily Raesler & photos by Michelle Evans (@_saltygoat) On Saturday night, I embark to Ventura, 20 minutes [...]

A Night to Remember at Ventura Music Hall: Atmosphere, Sage Francis, and Mr. Dibbs

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
words & photos by Derek D-Tragic Duncan (Word on the Streets Radio) The Ventura Music Hall was on fire, hosting a packed house for an unforgettable lineup featuring Mr. Dibbs, Sage Francis, and Atmosphere. From the opening DJ set to the final encore, the super diverse crowd was treate [...]
words & photos by Derek D-Tragic Duncan (Word on the Streets Radio) The Ventura Music Hall was on fire, h [...]

Black History Month Playlist

Friday, February 28th, 2025
This February, KCSB-FM’s Executive Committee has come together to craft a playlist commemorating Black History Month. It cannot be adequately expressed how much black musicians have contributed to the musical world. This playlist is by no means comprehensive, but is meant to highlight some personal [...]
This February, KCSB-FM’s Executive Committee has come together to craft a playlist commemorating Black History Month. It [...]
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In Memoriam: Rhoda Vestuto / Lady Calico (1929-2024) — Long Live The Faerie Circle!

Thursday, February 27th, 2025
The following is a tribute to Rhoda Orzsag Vestuto, aka "Lady Calico" (longtime host of KCSB’s “The Faerie Ring”), who passed away last fall at the age of 95. Rhoda was born in 1929. Her parents were immigrants from Hungary. Her mother was a seamstress in New York City's garment district, and [...]
The following is a tribute to Rhoda Orzsag Vestuto, aka "Lady Calico" (longtime host of KCSB’s “The Faerie Ring”), w [...]
By Ted Coe / Posted in Blog