words and photos by Avery Morgan Playing a run of sold out acoustic shows on the West Coast, Karly Hartzman of Wednesday & Jake of MJ Lenderman visited Ojai’s Deer Lodge last December. Only a 40 minute drive up from UCSB, I arrived early to check out the venue. I […]
We’re so proud to have been nominated for “Best SB Radio Station” in the @sbindependent 2024 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 – […]
From The People’s Program: Inspired by Santa Barbara based journalist Caitlin Scialla’s article about Gaza is Our Home, The People’s Program welcomed the filmmaker, Monear Shaer, last week to discuss his film, storytelling process, and family story. You can listen to the full episode, and read Scialla’s article below. […]
words and photos by: Logan Martin Starting as a humble solo project of Dave Grohl’s after Nirvana broke up, Foo Fighters has evolved into a decade-spanning giant of rock n’ roll. Along with 15 Grammy wins, Dave Grohl became a double-inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (following […]
KCSB-FM’s Digital Media Coordinator, Avery Morgan, sat down with Jeffrey Lewis after his set at the Troubadour to have a conversation about changes in DIY culture, his creative process, and inspirations. Photos by Avery Morgan Jeffrey Lewis is a musician and comic book artist, and when he performs live, he […]
Story and photo by Joyce Chi || Listen on SoundCloud — At UC Santa Barbara, where 48% of undergrads and 31% of grad students face food insecurity, there have been efforts to achieve meal swipe reform since at least 2006. That year, according to the Daily Nexus, an Associated Students […]
[Santa Barbara, Calif.] — The UCSB Division of Social Sciences hosts a major conference, “Archives Unbound: 50 Years of Hope, Resistance and Rebellion” to be held on May 30 to June 2, at UC Santa Barbara. The conference celebrates the gift of the Cedric J. Robinson and Elizabeth P. Robinson […]
Starting tonight (Friday, April 5th), the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Riviera Theatre will host “After Hours” screenings of cult-classics and first-run genre films, every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm. The leadership of 91.9 KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara is excited for our independent station to be serving as a […]
It’s been one month since the end of our annual Fund Drive! Yes, we’re having withdrawals. We want to share our most sincere and heartfelt gratitude with everyone who dialed in and donated. Thanks to you, we surpassed our $25K goal! Expect a ton of live and electric events, special programming, […]
SPRING ORIENTATION ALERT! Interested in college radio? Curious to know what KCSB FM is up to? Wondering how you can get involved? Come discover our programming, news, sports, music, or archives departments! It’s the best place to get all the information you need about starting your own radio show, reporting […]
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! is a collaboration between UCSB Arts & Lectures, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, and the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association serving Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Guadalupe and New Cuyama. This coming weekend, March 8th through March 10th, ¡Viva el Arte […]
For one night only, Studio 54 is back en vogue! We’ll be spinning everything from New Wave and Disco, to House and Rave- come revel in the unrestrained debauchery and deca-DANCE of another world! HAPPENING ON: Friday, March 1st from 9pm-12am. HAPPENING IN: The Isla Vista Community Center (970 Embarcadero […]
From The People’s Program: Inspired by Santa Barbara based journalist Caitlin Scialla’s article about Gaza is Our Home, The People’s Program welcomed the filmmaker, Monear Shaer, last week to discuss his film, storytelling process, and family story. You can listen to the full episode, and read Scialla’s article below. […]
Credit: Courtesy of UCSB Story by Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi || Listen to the story on SoundCloud — UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang says he will step down from his position at the end of the upcoming school year. He announced his decision in a campus-wide email on […]
Story by Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi || Photos by Joyce Chi || Listen to the story on SoundCloud || Link to Part 1 — BOSMA: We’ve been attacked by people who’ve claimed they’ve been neighbors for decades. And people who’ve done nothing but deplete everything in our community. […]
Story by Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi || Photos by Joyce Chi || Listen to the story on SoundCloud || Link to Part 2 — BOSMA: It’s bleeding everybody in this valley. And the reality is that Grimmway and Bolthouse know this is an impoverished community. They know what they’re […]
Story and photo by Joyce Chi || Listen on SoundCloud — At UC Santa Barbara, where 48% of undergrads and 31% of grad students face food insecurity, there have been efforts to achieve meal swipe reform since at least 2006. That year, according to the Daily Nexus, an Associated Students […]
Photo credit: Courtesy of Scott Safechuck/SBC Fire Department Story by Joyce Chi || Listen on SoundCloud UPDATE (7/10/24, 6:15 PM): The following areas are under an EVACUATION ORDER: Woodstock Area (Areas north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd., west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River) […]
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.
words and photos by Avery Morgan Playing a run of sold out acoustic shows on the West Coast, Karly Hartzman of Wednesday & Jake of MJ Lenderman visited Ojai’s Deer Lodge last December. Only a 40 minute drive up from UCSB, I arrived early to check out the venue. I […]
With the summer sun in the sky and a verve for live music, KCSB was on the scene to witness a wonderful weekend of live music at Union Park in Chicago. Here were our 10 favorite sets of Pitchfork Chicago 2024. words by: Will Bacaj Rosali Situated on the […]
words and photos by: Logan Martin Starting as a humble solo project of Dave Grohl’s after Nirvana broke up, Foo Fighters has evolved into a decade-spanning giant of rock n’ roll. Along with 15 Grammy wins, Dave Grohl became a double-inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (following […]
KCSB-FM’s Digital Media Coordinator, Avery Morgan, sat down with Jeffrey Lewis after his set at the Troubadour to have a conversation about changes in DIY culture, his creative process, and inspirations. Photos by Avery Morgan Jeffrey Lewis is a musician and comic book artist, and when he performs live, he […]
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 […]
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 January, outside observers […]