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☆ExComm’s 2024 Summer Playlist☆

Monday, July 22nd, 2024
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. PARKERS’S RECS “Not Like I Was Doing Anything” by The Ca [...]
A few of the newest members of KCSB’s Executive Committee bring you some wonderful tunes to spin while walking on the be [...]
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Pre-Fest Excitement for Pitchfork Festival 2024

Thursday, July 18th, 2024
In honor of Pitchfork’s infamous 0.0-10.0 ratings scale for albums, KCSB’s Will Bacaj scores his most anticipated sets of the upcoming festival weekend. words by: Will Bacaj After Conde Nast fired several of Pitchfork’s editors and placed the website under the umbrella of GQ Magazine in [...]
In honor of Pitchfork’s infamous 0.0-10.0 ratings scale for albums, KCSB’s Will Bacaj scores his most anticipate [...]

Concert Review: Slowdive at the Majestic Ventura Theater

Sunday, July 07th, 2024
words by: Malakai Peterson photos by: Avery Morgan The legendary shoegaze band Slowdive began a new leg of their current tour on April 25th at the Majestic Ventura Theater, only 45 minutes away from UCSB. I arrived shortly before doors opened with my girlfriend Avery, one of KCSB’s DJs, and conc [...]
words by: Malakai Peterson photos by: Avery Morgan The legendary shoegaze band Slowdive began a new leg of their cur [...]

Cali Roots 2024

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
KCSB programmer Marley Jay takes to Monterey to give you an inside look into the 2024 Cali Roots Festival. Read on for the inside scoop into a weekend of love, reggae, and community.  Words and Photos by Marley Jay I sat amongst like-minded individuals of the California Roots Sol Tribe, congre [...]
KCSB programmer Marley Jay takes to Monterey to give you an inside look into the 2024 Cali Roots Festival. Read on for t [...]

Cruel World 2024

Friday, June 14th, 2024
Production Coordinator Will and Publications Coordinator Galilea took on Huntington Beach's Cruel World Festival this past month, ready to report back to KCSB's audience with all the scintillating details. Check it out.  words by: Will Bacaj and Galilea Trujillo photos by: Will Bacaj Mark Almon [...]
Production Coordinator Will and Publications Coordinator Galilea took on Huntington Beach's Cruel World Festival this pa [...]

Electrifying Cumbia: Synth & Disco Shaping the Sound of Today

Friday, June 14th, 2024
Assistant MD Savina is here to introduce you to the new wave of cumbia and the standout talents that have shaped its evolution. Read on to discover the ways that artists from the 1970s to present-day have worked to transform traditional cumbia while also staying true to their roots.  words by: Savi [...]
Assistant MD Savina is here to introduce you to the new wave of cumbia and the standout talents that have shaped its evo [...]

☆PRIDE MONTH PLAYLIST☆

Friday, June 14th, 2024
As the end of the 2023-2024 school year approaches, so does LGBTQ Pride Month! KCSB’s Music Department wanted to highlight some wonderful Queer musicians to celebrate and uplift these artists. This is just a small portion of all of the work that LGBTQ artists contribute, we hope that these picks ins [...]
As the end of the 2023-2024 school year approaches, so does LGBTQ Pride Month! KCSB’s Music Department wanted to highlig [...]

Just Like Heaven 2024

Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
If you’re longing and looking to tap into your indie-centered nostalgia, Just Like Heaven is the place to be. Every May, Goldenvoice puts on their annual Just Like Heaven festival, and this year marks 5 years since the first edition. It’s the time of year where you can bring back the buried lyrics y [...]
If you’re longing and looking to tap into your indie-centered nostalgia, Just Like Heaven is the place to be. Every May, [...]

Shabang 2024: The Framers, No Drout, & The Walters

Monday, May 20th, 2024
words by: Carly Kalunian Shabang, San Luis Obispo’s yearly music festival, celebrated its 10th anniversary this May. The all-ages event attracts many college students from around California, but of course is very popular with those attending Cal Poly SLO and UCSB thanks to its' close proximity to c [...]
words by: Carly Kalunian Shabang, San Luis Obispo’s yearly music festival, celebrated its 10th anniversary this May. Th [...]
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Local Bands Take On Shabang Music Festival

Friday, May 17th, 2024
KCSB's Clarissa Rios reviews Shabang's locally featured Saturday acts, including Santa Barbara's own The Framers. Read on for her insight into the performances.  words and photo by Clarissa Rios San Luis Obispo’s Dairy Creek Golf Course was home to dozens of musical acts over the May 3-4 weekend a [...]
KCSB's Clarissa Rios reviews Shabang's locally featured Saturday acts, including Santa Barbara's own The Framers. Read o [...]
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