Interview by Kiely Ward of Sell the Sizzle (currently on hiatus) I first heard Captain Suun while standing beneath the shimmering, gold streamers that border the stage and ceiling of Moth Club, a local venue in London’s Borough of Hackney. They were opening for Holy Wave, a […]
KCSB-FM Presents: Eyedress, Satchy, and Apollo Soul at the KCSB Courtyard! Apollo Soul (Los Angeles) After recently completing a tour as the supporting band for Bane’s World, Apollo Soul returns again toSanta Barbara! Apollo Soul consists of members: Jack Bastian (keyboards), Matt Saunders (guitar), Cole Brossus (bass), and Ellington Peet […]
KCSB-FM and the IV Food Co-Op are throwing an open mic night! Join us for a night of some sweet local talent. Music, stand-up, or literally any other kind of performance is welcome (seriously, it gets weird). Snacks & Drinks will be provided by the Isla Vista Food Co-op. Special […]
Written by Nicoletta Browne of Hardly Strictly Americana, SATURDAYS 12-4pm It’s time for our last new programming schedule of 2019. How’s the Americana (and Hardly Strictly Americana) of 2019 been so far? It’s been pretty great, and here’s some songs to get started with if you’ve been a bit behind […]
WE WELCOME ALL GHOULS AND GHOBLINS TO KCSB’S HALLOWEEN CONCERT AND MEDIA RELEASE SHOW! OUR ZINE COMMITTEE WORKED REALLY HARD ON OUR ANNUAL ZINE AND WE ARE EXCITED TO FINALLY SHOW AND GIVE U IT TO YOU FOR ~*FREEEEEE*~ !!!! THERE WILL ALSO BE A COSTUME CONTEST WITH VERY SPECIAL […]
Written by Matt McPherson, External Music Director Music Director policy has us on an active hunt for music, from the mere curios to the glaring omission. Sonically, there’s much the station can benefit from. Case in point: recently, a programmer tipped me off to a little label called Lumpy Records. […]
Sunday, October 13th at 7:30pm at Biko Garage (6612 Sueno Rd) all-ages – bring $5 to support touring bands! Perspective, A Lovely Hand to Hold – Midtwestern-tinged indie rock from Nashua, NH Get Married – Classic Asian Man/Gilman punk by way of San Jose, CA Swaye – Local Santa […]
The Black Lips with Blue Rose Rounders Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue DOORS: 8:00 PM // SHOW: 9:00 PM // AGES 21+ Tickets on sale Friday, July 19 at 10:00 AM PST presented by We The Beat + Smart Alec Presents & KCSB-FM 91.9 in […]
KCSB 91.9 FM is your campus and community radio station and we want to meet you at our next recruitment meeting for new programmers, news and sports reporters, and behind-the-scenes volunteers! Our Summer Orientation for Session B will be held on October 1st at 6pm, in the Flying A […]
KCSB-FM 91.9 invites you to participate in our annual T-shirt design contest for the 2019-20 school year! Think about concepts that encompass KCSB as a whole (not just specific genres): our programming, activities, and an overarching sense of noncommercial, independent, alternative, community and college-oriented radio. A jury of KCSB’s student […]
KCSB 91.9 FM is your campus and community radio station and we want to meet you at our next recruitment meeting for new programmers, news and sports reporters, and behind-the-scenes volunteers! Our Summer Orientation for Session B will be held on Tuesday, August 6thh at 6pm at the MCC […]
On August 8th Biko Garage presents: Littlest Sister, Held, and Dolores Coy. The event will take place at 8pm and will be $5 (notaflof). Littlest Sister (Los Angeles) littlestsister.bandcamp.com Held (Thousand Oaks) https://held92.bandcamp.com/releases Dolores Coy (Santa Barbara) dolorescoy.bandcamp.com
On August 11th, @theywept is holding a benefit for Biko Garage in Los Angeles! The event starts at 9pm and includes performances by Zah, Kohinoorgasm, Münki, and Hoddy, the Young Jedi. DJ sets will be by: Grotessk, Jellybebe & KCSB’s very own DJ, Zero*. The event is $10, although nobody […]
On August 24th, Biko Garage Presents: Skun Ape, mvrmvr, Held, and Lanayah. The event begins at 8pm. Please bring donations for the artists. Skunk Ape (seattle, washington) https://skunk-ape.bandcamp.com mvrmvr https://mvrmvr805.bandcamp.com Held (thousand oaks) https://held92.bandcamp.com/releases Lanayah (santa barbara) https://lanayah.bandcamp.com/
On August 9th, Biko Garage Presents: Twin Schism, Contact, Share, and Sustains,The event begins at 9pm and costs $5 although nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Twin Schism (simi valley) https://twinschism.bandcamp.com/releases [CON•TACT] (san diego) https://contactsd.bandcamp.com Sustains (moorpark) https://sustains.bandcamp.com/ Share (santa barbara) https://followshare.bandcamp.com/
On Monday, May 13 at The Fonda in Los Angeles, Goldenvoice and UCLA radio presented The Japanese House with an opening set by Art School Girlfriend. The sold out concert had a long line even as Art School Girlfriend, the opener, started her set. Both The Japanese House and Art […]
On Sunday, May 26th, Biko Garage is hosting Rudy De Anda, Valley Wolf, and Goldy at 4p! Rudy De Anda (long beach) https://porchpartyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ostranenie Valley Wolf (modesto) https://valleywolf.bandcamp.com/releases Goldy (santa barbara) $5-10 donation suggested all ages
Cheers to the class of 2019! We asked our graduating DJs to reflect on their time here at KCSB-FM and to share some of their favorite memories from around the station. Congrats y’all, we’ll miss ya! Julia Madden-Fulk Julia’s show is called “She’s Lost Control!” and highlights female-identifying musicians, […]
KCSB is hosting another OPEN MIC NIGHT! Music, stand-up, and a chance to share your talents under the influence of pizza or whatever your age allows. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 6PM-9PM @ Rockfire Grill All talent welcome: spoken word, music performance, comedy, etc. To reserve a slot, email promotion@kcsb.org We […]
Headlining act OPIUO, Oscar Davey-Wright, came out from Melbourne, Australia to grace the main stage as one of Lucidity Festival’s killer headliners. Complex and captivating elements such as spacey laser visuals combined with his seamless flow of upbeat bass, future funk–and more irrefutably dance-inducing sounds made the set especially memorable. […]
Join host Tío Chuy this Tuesday 5/7 as he interviews jazz legend Eddie Palmieri. Dance-able music is important to both the multi-grammy award winning piano player as well ¡Muévelas! host Tío Chuy. Join the party 6 – 8 AM this Tuesday for a chance to win tickets to see the […]
Friday night, May 10th, KCSB-FM is bringing OSHUN, Jaji Preme, and Jupiter Black to the KCSB Courtyard! For those of you who aren’t as familiar with the artists, we’ve put together an intro playlist with some tracks we love and think you will too. Check it out, and let us […]
On May 2nd, four-piece indie-rock band Big Thief headlined The Fonda theater the night before the release of U.F.O.F., their third full-length album. Singer-songwriter Victoria Williams opened the show with a performance that was unarguably quirky, charming, and wholesome. As her band left the stage for her last song – […]
