Every year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our town. For 14 days in February, Hollywood professionals make their way to venues around State Street, making their way from Q&As, independent films, and creative panels, along with red carpet award tributes […]
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, KCSB’s Executive Committee has put together a playlist of songs all about love. Read till the very end to check out some picks from our winter Assistant Music Directors, Rio and Kai! playlist link PARKER’S RECS “I Love You Like The Way That I Used […]
LIST OF PREMIUMS (Gifts for your donations) How To Donate: Donating to KCSB is super easy! There are phone and online options available. From 6am to midnight, you can call (805) 893 2424 to donate. One of our amazing programmers will be there to take your pledge and ensure you […]
Karl Blau is a musician, songwriter, and producer whose career spans over three decades, rooted in the music scene of Anacortes, Washington. His work has ranged from solo 4-track recordings to collaborations with artists like Laura Veirs & Phil Elverum and bands such as D+ and Old Time Relijun. After […]
On Saturday, February 1st, KCSB’s Witch Doctor, host of “American Roots Radio” (Saturdays, 9-11am PST) will be sharing with listeners a tribute to the late-great Garth Hudson (August 2, 1937 – January 21, 2025) of the Canadian-American rock group, The Band. The Witch Doctor says: “Garth Hudson was the oldest […]
Margaritas Podridas is a three-piece grunge and shoegaze band from Sonora, Mexico. Carolina (bass and vocals), Erubiel (drums), and Rafael (guitar) opened up for Etran De L’Aïr at the Lodge Room on October 12th with an electrifying performance–their screams and instruments practically bouncing off the intimate venue’s walls. KCSB-FM’s Monica […]
We at KCSB are pleased to announce our 2025 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 2025 Fund Drive by phone through Friday, February 21st (or online by Monday, February 24th) to be […]
On Tuesday, February 11th, the Ventura Music Hall presents the indie, post-hardcore and emo band Cursive, from Omaha, Nebraska, with opening act Pile, a slowcore group from Boston. Approaching 30 years of existence, Cursive is on tour in support of their 2024 LP release Devourer, out now on Run for Cover Records. Pile […]
KCSB-FM welcomes the French electronic duo Justice to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Goldenvoice presents the house and synthwave act, which features Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, who are currently signed to the labels Because Music and Ed Banger Records. Tickets went on sale on […]
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KCSB- FM welcomes this year’s UC Radio Network Conference, where college radios from all over the UC system and California come together to share perspectives! While the conference sessions are reserved for participating college stations, the public is invited to two special presentations in Corwin Pavilion at 10:30am and 3:30pm. […]
What: On Weds., October 9, 7pm in the Isla Vista Theater, a screening of Monear Shaer’s intimate documentary, Gaza is Our Home (66 min.), about the war on Gaza, and his family that remains there. Also, there will be a live post-film interview and audience discussion with Shaer. On Thurs., […]
Every year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our town. For 14 days in February, Hollywood professionals make their way to venues around State Street, making their way from Q&As, independent films, and creative panels, along with red carpet award tributes […]
Story by Joyce Chi || Listen on SoundCloud — In a Special Election this Winter Quarter, the AS Senate is proposing amendments to three articles of UCSB’s AS Constitution. If they pass, they would go into effect in time for the Spring General Election next quarter. The first is […]
Photo credit: Courtesy of C-SPAN Story by Annabelle Hurst || Listen to the story on SoundCloud On February 11th, it was announced that the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, will make $900 million worth of cuts to an educational program that tracks K-12 learning progress in the U.S. […]
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, and Units (BCUs), and hold public forum. KCSB’s Joyce Chi brings you […]
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, and Units (BCUs), and hold public forum. KCSB’s Joyce Chi brings you […]
This recap first appeared in the January 27 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 […]
Words by Vincent Vanterpool Men’s Soccer: The UCSB men’s soccer team has had an exciting start to the season, currently standing at a respectable 2-2 record. In their recent match against UNLV, they secured a hard-fought victory with a score of two goals to one, showcasing their resilience on the […]
The Gauchos will be playing against UC Irvine for the Big West Basketball Championship! UCSB is hoping to win the Big West title and earn a spot in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2011. You can listen to the radio broadcast of the game on 91.9 FM […]
As far as I am concerned, Hank Aaron is the all time home run champion, but he was much more than a legendary ball player. Hank Aaron’s career lasted from 1954-1976, right in the thick of the civil rights movement. He was a reserved man who kept his head down […]
The UCSB women’s basketball team lost an absolute nail biter in their first clash against UCSD this season. In fact, last Thursday’s game was the first Big West matchup ever between the two teams. Freshman forward, Taylor Mole, led the Gauchos with 22 points while playing all 40 minutes. Tyla Turner, […]
KCSB Sports is the Sports Department at KCSB 91.9 FM and covers sports events at UC Santa Barbara and the greater Santa Barbara community. The Department is made up of volunteers and a Sports Director. KCSB Sports broadcasts games over the airwaves as well as over a stream online at […]
The Santa Barbara Foresters are hosting an independent season of baseball this summer. Tune in here to hear the broadcast of college athletes on the diamond, including a few current Gauchos! Games are from Tuesday to Saturday start at 6 pm PST, and on Sundays at 2 pm PST.
Every year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our town. For 14 days in February, Hollywood professionals make their way to venues around State Street, making their way from Q&As, independent films, and creative panels, along with red carpet award tributes […]
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, KCSB’s Executive Committee has put together a playlist of songs all about love. Read till the very end to check out some picks from our winter Assistant Music Directors, Rio and Kai! playlist link PARKER’S RECS “I Love You Like The Way That I Used […]
Karl Blau is a musician, songwriter, and producer whose career spans over three decades, rooted in the music scene of Anacortes, Washington. His work has ranged from solo 4-track recordings to collaborations with artists like Laura Veirs & Phil Elverum and bands such as D+ and Old Time Relijun. After […]
Margaritas Podridas is a three-piece grunge and shoegaze band from Sonora, Mexico. Carolina (bass and vocals), Erubiel (drums), and Rafael (guitar) opened up for Etran De L’Aïr at the Lodge Room on October 12th with an electrifying performance–their screams and instruments practically bouncing off the intimate venue’s walls. KCSB-FM’s Monica […]
𝓱ₐ𝐩𝐩y (belated) 𝚋ᵢᵣ𝚝𝓱𝚍ₐy iaminconstanflux! words by applemartini / images by trankis This year, iaminconstantflux! celebrated its fifth year since its first air date on KCSB-FM, September 13, 2019. iaminconstantflux! was born out of a desire to break the confinements I had limited myself with on my first radio show. Its […]
words by Evan Chanksy & photos by Avery Morgan Christian Lee Hutson might well be your favorite singer-songwriter’s favorite singer-songwriter. He’s written and produced songs for the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Boygenius, Katy Kirby, Charlie Hickey, Samia, and Maya Hawke. Don’t believe me? Check out this written by […]
