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ExComm’s 2025 Winter Wonderland Playlist!

Tis the season! Celebrating the transition of seasons with a perfectly curated winter playlist made by the members of our 2025 Executive Committee. Enjoy the playlist and the wonderful winter season! EL’S RECS “En Ville la Veille de Noël” - Jenn Grant En Ville la…

blog playlists featured music November 20, 2025

☆ THANKFUL FOR THE 805 PLAYLIST 2025 ☆

This month we wanted to express our gratitude for all the amazing music artists in the 805 area. In collaboration with our incredible KCSB programmer community, the Music Department has put together a tribute to local artists thanking them for their music and…

blog playlists featured music November 10, 2025

✧ Native American Heritage Month Playlist ✧

The KCSB-FM Music Department is celebrating Native American Heritage Month! As students living and learning on occupied Chumash land, it is especially important to learn about and celebrate the traditions and living legacy of Native Americans in the United States. We have put…

interviews blog featured music October 28, 2025

An Interview with Runnner

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…

interviews blog featured music September 26, 2025

An Interview with Slater

Slater at The Belasco in LA, May 2025 Interview & Photos by Avery Kightlinger Slater is a genre-bending artist from Orange County. He experiments heavily with hip hop and rap beats/lyricism, specifically in merging it with SoCal rock elements to create…

playlists featured music September 18, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month Playlist

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, KCSB’s music department has put together a few of their favorite tracks from various hispanic artists to showcase more amazing music you can listen to all month. ☆ EL'S RECOMMENDATIONS☆ "Nuevo Sol" by Mint Field Aprender a Ser by…

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blog music reviews show reviews music August 21, 2025

Godspeed You! Black Emperor Show Review

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…

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playlists featured music August 16, 2025

☆ExComm’s 2025 Summer Playlist☆

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"…

interviews blog featured music June 30, 2025

An Interview with Haley Dahl of Sloppy Jane

Interview & photo by Kelly Darroch This June, Haley Dahl of chamber pop and experimental rock project Sloppy Jane appeared at the Carsey-Wolf Center on the UC Santa Barbara campus, wrapped in her signature blue ensemble. After a screening of Jane Shoenbrun’s …

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blog featured show reviews music June 19, 2025

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

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…

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