The KCSB-FM Music Department is celebrating Native American Heritage Month! As students living and learning on occupied Chumash land, it is especially important to learn about and celebrate the traditions and living legacy of Native Americans in the United States. We have put our heads together to [...]

In early August, KCSB General Manager Avery Morgan chatted with musician and producer Noah Weinman (aka Runnner, or nnnoah) about his upcoming album “A Welcome Kind of Weakness” (out now on Run for Cover records). Read on to find out why he released half of the album as singles, his thoughts on [...]

Slater at The Belasco in LA, May 2025 Interview & Photos by Avery Kightlinger Slater is a genre-bending artist from Orange County. He experiments heavily with hip hop and rap beats/lyricism, specifically in merging it with SoCal rock elements to create his own distinct altern [...]

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, KCSB’s music department has put together a few of their favorite tracks from various hispanic artists to showcase more amazing music you can listen to all month. ☆ EL'S RECOMMENDATIONS☆ "Nuevo Sol" by Mint Field Aprender a Ser b [...]

words and photos by Logan Martin On the evening of Saturday, May 3rd, I had the privilege of seeing Godspeed You! Black Emperor perform live at Ventura Music Hall, as part of the US leg of their Spring 2025 tour, in tandem with the release of their ninth album, “NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024, [...]

A few of the newest members of KCSB’s Executive Committee bring you some wonderful tunes to spin while walking on the beach, gathered around a campfire, swimming in a pool, or any other activity suited for a hot summer’s day. ☆ EL'S RECOMMENDATIONS☆ "Window" by Coma Cinema [...]

Interview & photo by Kelly Darroch This June, Haley Dahl of chamber pop and experimental rock project Sloppy Jane appeared at the Carsey-Wolf Center on the UC Santa Barbara campus, wrapped in her signature blue ensemble. After a screening of Jane Shoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow, PhD student Ali [...]

words by Emma Hacker & photos by Avery Morgan In midtown Ventura, a modest concrete building stands. Formerly the site of a bowling alley, it is now one of my favorite places to attend a concert. Ventura Music Hall, with its intimate setting and excellent acoustics, has only been open [...]

words and photos by Kelly Darroch In the heart of San Luis Obispo at everyone’s favorite kitschy, pink hotel, Danish post-punk band Iceage graced the Madonna Inn’s Expo Hall. Although the hall doesn’t share the same floral-lined carpets and cherub decor as the rest of the buildings, the charmi [...]

Open Ears, Sounds of the Ojai Music Festival is coming to KCSB! The 79th annual Ojai Music Festival returns to Libbey Bowl and other Ojai venues on June 5th through the 8th, filling the town with new music from contemporary composers. This year, you can preview the festival by tuning in to KCSB's [...]