“The Lost Tapes” by Mad Anthony Words by Bella Genolio (External Music Director 23′-24′) As the end of summer approaches and students return to Santa Barbara, it’s nice to slow down and enjoy the sun before the chaos of fall quarter begins. What better way to do so than to […]
KCSB’s own DJ Steely Friedan had the immense pleasure of hosting Los Angeles based band Guppy on his show Welcome to Xanadu where they shared some of their favorite music and tour van song choices. Guppy’s tour kicks off in Los Angeles on September 25th; check out some interview highlights […]
KCSB’s External Music Director, Bella Genolio, got the chance to interview Elliott Fullam about his new album, End of Ways. Read on to learn about Fullam’s creative process, inspiration, and future plans. Trigger Warning: Mental, Physical, and Sexual Abuse Bella Genolio: Can you introduce yourself with your name, pronouns and […]
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and here at KCSB FM, we wanted to put together a playlist to showcase the diverse musical genres which have flowered from a variety of Hispanic countries. Though this playlist is by no means exhaustive, we hope it will be a good introduction to the range […]
Words by Vincent Vanterpool Men’s Soccer: The UCSB men’s soccer team has had an exciting start to the season, currently standing at a respectable 2-2 record. In their recent match against UNLV, they secured a hard-fought victory with a score of two goals to one, showcasing their resilience on the […]
Our Internal Music Director, Marion, made her way to the heart of Los Angeles to see American blues legend, Buddy Guy, take the Hollywood Bowl. Keep reading for her recap and review. Words by: Marion Suchowiecky It is difficult to overstate the influence of the blues on American music. If […]
Next week, Tuesday, April 11th through Wednesday, April 12th, UC Santa Barabara’s Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Music hosts Listening to Cumbia, a symposium, screening, and DJ event which highlights the contemporary cultural and political history of cumbia music in Mexico and the United States. Listening to Cumbia brings […]
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 […]
♪♪♪☆ It is time… this year’s KCSB Fund Drive is officially here!! ☆♪♪♪ From February 15th – 24th, KCSB is launching our annual fundraiser in celebration of 61 years of people-powered radio—radio from the ground up! For decades, we’ve had the privilege of providing educational, alternative, and independent radio all […]
Hey Ravers! Aidan and Ryan here, we’ll be in San Bernardino covering Hard Summer this weekend, and we wanted to put together a playlists of some artists to watch for! From techno to house, to jersey club and hip-hop, Hard Summer features three days of stacked lineups across a multitude […]
On Thursday, July 21st at 8 PM, Wavves kicks off their King of the Beach Tour at the Ventura Music Hall, celebrating the 12th anniversary of the band’s seminal album King of the Beach. The night’s opening guests are BOYO and the Chicago-based shoegaze band SMUT. Doors open […]
Words by Ryan Miller, Promotions Director 2021-2022 As part of my last hurrah here at the station and Santa Barbara, I’ll be heading over to the Windy City to cover this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival from July 15th through 17th! With one of my favorite lineups of genre-defining musicians this […]
KCSB’s Zoha Malik interviews UCSB Anthropology professor Michael Gurven about his research regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the remote, small-scale Tsimane indigenous group in Bolivia, and how such research could help better understand how to equip such groups with strategies and healthcare in the future.
World Suicide Prevention Day was Sunday, September 1oth. In anticipation of the awareness day, KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to leaders from the Santa Barbara Response Network and from HopeNet of Carpinteria, about their upcoming events and the importance of organizations like theirs.
In the Cuyama Valley, Grimmway and Bolthouse Farms have sued landowners for their right to groundwater. As a result, a “Save the Cuyama Basin” movement sprouted up in the valley, and locals are being encouraged to boycott carrots produced by the two farms. KCSB’s Siddarth Chattoraj spoke with Supervisor Das […]
On August 11, 2023, the police force in Marion County, Kansas, raided the Marion County Record on grounds some now consider shaky — even unconstitutional. To explore why this has become central in the discussion of freedom of the press, KCSB’s Zoha Malik speaks to Jim Wagstaffe, an attorney who […]
Words by Vincent Vanterpool Men’s Soccer: The UCSB men’s soccer team has had an exciting start to the season, currently standing at a respectable 2-2 record. In their recent match against UNLV, they secured a hard-fought victory with a score of two goals to one, showcasing their resilience on 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 […]
“The Lost Tapes” by Mad Anthony Words by Bella Genolio (External Music Director 23′-24′) As the end of summer approaches and students return to Santa Barbara, it’s nice to slow down and enjoy the sun before the chaos of fall quarter begins. What better way to do so than to […]
KCSB’s own DJ Steely Friedan had the immense pleasure of hosting Los Angeles based band Guppy on his show Welcome to Xanadu where they shared some of their favorite music and tour van song choices. Guppy’s tour kicks off in Los Angeles on September 25th; check out some interview highlights […]
KCSB’s External Music Director, Bella Genolio, got the chance to interview Elliott Fullam about his new album, End of Ways. Read on to learn about Fullam’s creative process, inspiration, and future plans. Trigger Warning: Mental, Physical, and Sexual Abuse Bella Genolio: Can you introduce yourself with your name, pronouns and […]
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and here at KCSB FM, we wanted to put together a playlist to showcase the diverse musical genres which have flowered from a variety of Hispanic countries. Though this playlist is by no means exhaustive, we hope it will be a good introduction to the range […]
Our Internal Music Director, Marion, made her way to the heart of Los Angeles to see American blues legend, Buddy Guy, take the Hollywood Bowl. Keep reading for her recap and review. Words by: Marion Suchowiecky It is difficult to overstate the influence of the blues on American music. If […]
Thanks to all of your continued love and support, we’re so happy to announce that KCSB-FM has been nominated for “Best SB Radio Station” in the Santa Barbara Independent’s 2023 Best of Santa Barbara Readers’ Poll for the fourth year in a row! Voting is open (!) so don’t be […]
