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Show Review: Iceage at the Madonna Inn

30 May, 2025

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 charming grounds […]

Just Like Heaven 2025 Recap

20 May, 2025

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Just Like Heaven, a single day festival at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, is the place to be if you love the 2000s and 2010s era of indie music. Every May, Goldenvoice delivers a stacked lineup of acts that every millennial gasps at, with this year as their sixth (!) […]

Local Artist Spotlight: Magnetize

05 May, 2025

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words by Avery Kightlinger In the male-dominated sea of Isla Vista bands that remain predominantly surf-rock, indie group Magnetize takes a different approach with their music. Highlighting self-power and divinity in their music, they seek to illuminate the importance and vitality of femininity and knowing one’s self-worth to exude that […]

AS Senate Recap – 6/4/25

09 Jun, 2025

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The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives which serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass bills and resolutions, hear reports from Boards, Committees/Commissions, and Units (BCUs), and hold public forum. KCSB’s Joyce Chi summarizes their […]

AS Senate Recap – 5/28/25

02 Jun, 2025

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This recap first appeared in the June 2 edition of the KCSB News Weekly Newsletter. The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives which serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass bills and resolutions, hear reports […]

Community Invitation: BERNARD HICKS (“Ital Soundz”) — A Celebration of Life

30 May, 2025

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Bernard Hicks, a longtime afterschool mentor in this area (for local Boys & Girls Clubs), coach of youth athletics, and part of the KCSB-FM community for almost 50 years, passed away on May 16th at the age of 73. Bernard is best known on KCSB for his weekend radio show, […]