☆Women’s History Month Playlist 2026☆ This Women’s History Month, us here in the music department at KCSB wanted to highlight some of the amazing women artists using their music to fight for and celebrate women’s empowerment. This playlist spans decades of activism, music styles, and issues facing women, highlighting the […]
Top 55 Albums of 2025 words by Caden Brown Written and compiled by volunteer Caden Brown – “I enjoy journaling albums that I’ve enjoyed throughout the year, so that I don’t forget them in the future.” This year, he overindulged. In a long, ranked list, here are his favorites of 2025! […]
KCSB News Team and Reporters travelled to Downtown Santa Barbara to report on the 10 days of the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Check out the collection of Celebrity Interviews below.
Michele Gondry’s Whimsical World of Music Videos words by Sofia Escalante Our Assistant Music Director, Sofia Escalante, takes KCSB on a tour through the wonderful worlds of Michel Gondry’s music videos. Keep reading for Sofia’s insight and commentary on videos featuring artists including Bjork, Daft Punk, and more! Did […]
February is Black History Month!!! We here at KCSB are celebrating by highlighting and uplifting some of our favorite music from Black artists… Listen to our picks and read about them below <3 SARAH N.’S RECS “Nubian Queen” – Michael Angelo Michael Angelo by Michael Angelo From the Sorcerer’s […]
We at KCSB are pleased to announce our 2026 Grand Prize Drawing Offerings! Donate Now to make your contribution! Call (805) 893-2424 to pledge, or donate online! Pledge $100 or more during our 2026 Fund Drive by phone through Friday, February 27th (or online by Thursday, March 5th) to be automatically entered in our drawing […]
Our KCSB News Department has been hard at work covering all of the recent protests surrounding ICE and immigration laws. Check them out and listen to the stories down below.
Thrash Takes Over The Belasco: The Final Night of The 2025 Extinction Level Event Tour words & photos by Lily Raesler It’s an unassuming Thursday night, and I’m skipping class to go see a thrash show in LA. Life is good. It’s the concluding night of Dark Angel’s 2025 Extinction […]
Some ladies of ExComm teamed up to gift you with some of their picks for 2025’s top released albums! ☆EL’S RECS☆ “Blizzard” – Dove Ellis Blizzard by Dove Ellis Although this album came out in December, this definitely deserves a spot in my top albums of the year. Dove Ellis […]
Tis the season! Celebrating the transition of seasons with a perfectly curated winter playlist made by the members of our 2025 Executive Committee. Enjoy the playlist and the wonderful winter season! EL’S RECS “En Ville la Veille de Noël” – Jenn Grant En Ville la Veille de Noël by Jenn […]
words and photos by Sebastian Muniz-Massa Is it F***ed Up to Call A Grown Man “Well Behaved”? 1996, The Viper Room, Los Angeles, California; an industry showcase and a moment for the Brian Jonestown Massacre band to break into the mainstream and secure themselves a record deal that would catapult […]
This month we wanted to express our gratitude for all the amazing music artists in the 805 area. In collaboration with our incredible KCSB programmer community, the Music Department has put together a tribute to local artists thanking them for their music and for representing this lovely place we call […]
words and photos by Leah Hetteberg Having accumulated upwards of 600k Spotify listeners in just a year and a half, Winyah is quickly rising to become the next big name in indie-rock. Self-described as “the soundtrack to late-night drives and carefree adventures”, the band, originally from South Carolina and now […]
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 bring you some […]
words by Isabelle Prittie / photos by Evan (@emphotos98) On Saturday, May 16th, me and a car full of punk rockers rolled up to the Elks Lodge in Oxnard, California, eager to see Turnstile’s first Oxnard show in years. Everyone in the car is excitedly murmuring about the show […]
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 […]
words and photos by Jasmine Garcellano Nourished by Time is the project of Marcus Elliott Brown, a multi-talented artist from Baltimore whose sound fuses funk, soul, post R&B, and DIY house. What started in his basement has evolved into something communal and electric. The song that I can always count […]
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Tis the season! In honor of this spooktacular time of year, our Executive Committee here at KCSB curated a playlist designed to scare your socks off! Read about our picks and listen below… ★ MADDIE’S RECS ★ “Phantom Love” – Lisa Germano This instrumental track off of Lisa […]
Friday October 3, 2025 is World College Radio Day!!! We at KCSB are celebrating World College Radio Day by hosting a screen printing event on the UCSB Campus this Friday, October 3rd, from 11-2pm on the lawn above Storke Plaza. All are welcome, come stop by to make some cool […]
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 alternative pop sounds. With his […]
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 by Mint Field ☆ Hailing […]
Interested in college radio? Want to host your very own radio show?!!! Come join us at the Corwin Pavilion on UCSB campus on Monday September 29th at 5:30pm to learn more about our station and all the ways you can get involved! Hear about how to become a news or […]
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 &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a […]
