UCSB Professor Receives Nobel Prize in Physics

29 October, 2025

Nobel Prize laureate and UC Santa Barbara emeritus professor John Martinis speaks with KCSB News reporter Manny Rodriguez about his award-winning research and discoveries in the field of quantum physics. Martinis also offers advice for emerging scientists – and shares what brings him the most joy in his work.

KCSB News · Inside IV: UCSB Professor Receives Nobel Prize in Physics

In October 2025 Martinis, along with Michel Devoret (UCSB) and John Clarke (UCB), were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Read the news release here.

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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 […]

UCSB Professor Receives Nobel Prize in Physics

29 Oct, 2025

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An Interview with Runnner

28 Oct, 2025

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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 […]

Show Review: Nourished By Time at The El Rey Theatre

20 Oct, 2025

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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 […]