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KCSB is Up for Reaffirmation!

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…

Of Ashley, Wolgamot, and the Languages of Art

via Discogs 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…

blog featured music music reviews April 2, 2025

Keep the Beat: Into the Music of Breaking

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.…

blog featured playlists March 31, 2025

☆ Women’s History Month Playlist ☆

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…

blog featured March 26, 2025

KCSB Off-Air Overnight from 3/27 to 3/28!

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…

blog featured music show reviews March 21, 2025

Local Legends of the 805: Rich Kids on LSD Plays Ventura Music Hall

Credit: Michelle Evans 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…

blog events March 11, 2025

Thank You, Donors! Fund Drive 2025

It’s been a few weeks since the curtain closed on our annual Fund Drive, and honestly—we’re still feeling the spell you cast. Your generosity was pure magic, and we’re endlessly grateful to everyone who conjured up a donation. Because of you, KCSB is…

blog featured music show reviews March 11, 2025

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

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…

blog featured playlists February 28, 2025

Black History Month Playlist

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…

Tribute illustration in honor of longtime KCSB host Rhoda Vestuto

blog featured February 27, 2025

In Memoriam: Rhoda Vestuto / Lady Calico (1929-2024) — Long Live The Faerie Circle!

KCSB student DJ Alex Alarcon ("Auxiliary Clinton") + Rhoda Vestuto ("Lady Calico") during Fund Drive 2017 at KCSB 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…

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