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I.V. Bands Left With No Practice Space

Thursday, May 18th, 2023
words by Marion Suchowiecky (KCSB External Music Director 22-23') On any given weekday, students biking into campus through the Pardall tunnel might hear bands running through tunes atop what has become a beloved and invaluable practice space for Isla Vista (I.V.) musicians—UCSB's Lot 2 [...]
words by Marion Suchowiecky (KCSB External Music Director 22-23') On any given weekday, students biking int [...]

Wednesday & Toner At The Teragram Ballroom 

Thursday, May 18th, 2023
Words by: Marion Suchowiecky and Justin Africawala On Friday May 5th, KCSBfm’s External Music Director, Marion Suchowiecky, and Music Librarian, Justin Africawala, made their way down into the heart of Los Angeles to attend the Wednesday and Toner concert at the Teragram Ballroom. Read on to hear [...]
Words by: Marion Suchowiecky and Justin Africawala On Friday May 5th, KCSBfm’s External Music Director, Marion Suchow [...]

Music Review Committee: February–April Adds

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023
KCSB’s Music Review Committee meets every Thursday in the KCSB courtyard (underneath Storke Tower) from 5-6 PM. We invite volunteers to help review music sent to us, and decide what we should add into our music library! Here’s some of the new music we’ve been listening to and think you should ch [...]
KCSB’s Music Review Committee meets every Thursday in the KCSB courtyard (underneath Storke Tower) from 5-6 PM. We i [...]

Spring Playlist

Monday, April 17th, 2023
Spring has sprung, and Excomm is bringing you the best tunes to frolic in a flowery meadow to! Enjoy the songs that remind us of the season of blooming flowers, renewal, and growth! <3 JUSTIN’S RECS "Snowy!" by Your Arms Are My Cocoon This year spring break seemed to [...]
Spring has sprung, and Excomm is bringing you the best tunes to frolic in a flowery meadow to! Enjoy the [...]

Double Virgo – “Eros in the Bunker” Album Review

Wednesday, April 05th, 2023
Album Review - Eros in the Bunker by Double Virgo words by Dorien Medina (KCSB Digital Media Coordinator 22-23') I think the stars aligned when I found this album. On my first listen, I instantly loved it. I was obsessed with every melody, and loved how I could just swim in all the emotion. Li [...]
Album Review - Eros in the Bunker by Double Virgo words by Dorien Medina (KCSB Digital Media Coordinator 22-23') I [...]

April’s Add of the Month: Girl In The Half Pearl by Liv.e

Thursday, March 30th, 2023
Words by: Marion Suchowiecky (KCSB External Music Director 22-23') Listening to Liv.e’s newest project Girl In The Half Pearl is a mind-whirling experience. After one listen, I could only remember bits and pieces- the sound of a toy phone ringing, dynamic rhythm changes, deeply groovy bass, the f [...]
Words by: Marion Suchowiecky (KCSB External Music Director 22-23') Listening to Liv.e’s newest project Girl In The Ha [...]

Spotlight on the Scene: Duende

Friday, March 24th, 2023
words by: Clarissa Rios Spotlight on the Scene is an interview blog series aimed at showcasing the lively local band scene of Isla Vista. Each blog in the series will provide an immersive experience, guiding you through visual and auditory elements that truly make each band come to life through [...]
words by: Clarissa Rios Spotlight on the Scene is an interview blog series aimed at showcasing the lively local ban [...]

Rolling Loud California 2023 Recap

Friday, March 10th, 2023
words by: Yousef Srour (Int. Music Director 21-22') In the concrete jungle of the Hollywood Park Grounds, Rolling Loud California has emerged as a key festival for hip-hop fans. Especially hip-hop fans of West Coast music. In the age of internet rap superstars, leak/snippet culture, and early rap [...]
words by: Yousef Srour (Int. Music Director 21-22') In the concrete jungle of the Hollywood Park Grounds, Rolling Lou [...]
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We’re Going to Rolling Loud! – Artists to Watch

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
KCSB is headed to Rolling Loud! Every year Rolling Loud brings some of rap music's hottest talent all over the world, and they're finally landing back in California! From March 3rd-5th, we're going to be seeing some of our favorites perform on the big stage! Fans will also be able to experience t [...]
KCSB is headed to Rolling Loud! Every year Rolling Loud brings some of rap music's hottest talent all over the world, [...]