Google and Governor Newsom Renege on Compensation for Journalism

04 February, 2026

Google has been using news content without compensating the news organizations that produce it. An agreement in 2024 with the State of California would have addressed this, but now Google and Governor Newsom may subvert it altogether. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us the report.

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KCSB 2026 Fund Drive

04 Feb, 2026

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How To Donate: Donating to KCSB is super easy! To get exclusive KCSB merch, like our new shirts, new hat, metal hoodie, click here. All KCSB-branded merch items will include a bumper sticker! What is Fund Drive? During the 10 days of KCSB’s Fund Drive, our DJ’s will be spinning […]

KCSB 2026 Winter Orientation

05 Jan, 2026

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Interested in college radio? Want to host your very own radio show?!!! Come join us at Loma Pelona meeting room on UCSB campus on Monday January 12th at 6pm to learn more about our station and all the ways you can get involved! Hear about how to become a news or sports […]

Thrash Takes Over The Belasco

03 Jan, 2026

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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 […]

ExComm’s Top Albums of 2025

03 Jan, 2026

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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 […]

2025 KCSB Zine Submissions

01 Dec, 2025

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The 2025 KCSB Zine is now accepting submissions! DEADLINE FEBRUARY 14!!! Submit here Zine Committee Meetings Thursdays 5-6pm in the KCSB Newsroom In a world of increasing deception: due to rising AI content, censorship in the media, and a governmental lack of transparency, the motif of masquerade is on our […]

2025 T-Shirt Design Contest!

07 Oct, 2025

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COMPETITION GUIDELINES SUBMIT HERE Original artwork Design must include “KCSB-FM 91.9” AND “KCSB.ORG” 3-color limit “11” x “17” or “8.5” x “11” JPG or PNG at 300 DPI Submit by November 13th, 2025 $250 Prize, artwork to be featured on KCSB Merchandise!!!

World College Radio Day

01 Oct, 2025

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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 […]

KCSB 2025 FALL ORIENTATION

17 Sep, 2025

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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 […]

Godspeed You! Black Emperor Show Review

21 Aug, 2025

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words and photos by Logan Martin On the evening of Saturday, May 3rd, I had the privilege of seeing Godspeed You! Black Emperor perform live at Ventura Music Hall, as part of the US leg of their Spring 2025 tour, in tandem with the release of their ninth album, “NO […]

☆ExComm’s 2025 Summer Playlist☆

16 Aug, 2025

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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 […]

Vote KCSB-FM for Best of SB 2025 Reader’s Poll!

04 Aug, 2025

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We’re so proud to have been nominated for “Best SB Radio Station” in the @sbindependent 2025 Reader’s Poll! You can show your love for KCSB by voting for us! To vote, simply: – Click this link – On the SB Independent site, scroll down & click the Media option – Select […]

Show Review: Merce Lemon and Hurray For the Riff Raff at Ventura Music Hall

19 Jun, 2025

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words by Emma Hacker & photos by Avery Morgan In midtown Ventura, a modest concrete building stands. Formerly the site of a bowling alley, it is now one of my favorite places to attend a concert. Ventura Music Hall, with its intimate setting and excellent acoustics, has only been […]

Show Review: Iceage at the Madonna Inn

30 May, 2025

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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 […]

Google and Governor Newsom Renege on Compensation for Journalism

04 Feb, 2026

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What’s Next for the Associated Students’ EVPLA Office?

04 Feb, 2026

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The Associated Students EVPLA Office spearheaded extensive efforts to “Save Deltopia”, including hosting Townhalls and info sessions. Now, almost halfway through the academic school year, KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez sat down with Associated Student External Vice President for Local Affairs, EJ Raad, to see what’s to come for Isla Vista residents.

Protection of Lakota Memorial Site Expanded Under New Federal Law

04 Feb, 2026

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Community members gathered at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation 135 years after one of the deadliest attacks on Indigenous people by the U.S government. Here is KCSB’s Omar Opeyany with the story.