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An Interview with Margaritas Podridas

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…

blog featured music life conversation December 13, 2024

iaminconstantflux! five year anniversary celebration

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…

blog featured show reviews music December 3, 2024

Christian Lee Hutson’s Album Release Concert for Paradise Pop. 10

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…

blog music reviews featured music November 12, 2024

Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus – “Big Red Gibson” Album Review

Album Review - Big Red Gibson By Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus words by Corinna Kelley Taking inspiration from bands such as The Byrds and Bob Dylan, Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus take us on a folk-rock journey to self acceptance and what it…

blog featured show reviews music October 4, 2024

Concert Review: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs at the Vermont Hollywood

words and photos by Logan Martin On September 17th, KCSB's Isabelle Prittie and I set out for LA to see Mass of the Fermenting Dregs, a Japanese post-hardcore and alt-rock trio hailing from Kobe City, Japan play at the Vermont Hollywood venue. The…

blog show reviews music August 20, 2024

Our 10 Favorite Sets from Pitchfork Fest 2024

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:…

music August 19, 2024

Concert Review: Foo Fighters @ BMO Stadium

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…

interviews blog featured music August 6, 2024

An Interview with Jeffrey Lewis

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,…

playlists music July 22, 2024

☆ExComm’s 2024 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. PARKERS’S RECS “Not…

show reviews music July 18, 2024

Pre-Fest Excitement for Pitchfork Festival 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…

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