He has dedicated his career to highlighting a wide selection of music from established, emerging and independent artists with roots in Latin America, Brazil and Spain. He's also a Latin Roots correspondent for NPR's World Cafe program. KCSNs Latin Alternative relocated to both stations HD3 channels. KCSN went to an automated adult album alternative (AAA) format from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in 2008, removing most of the specialty shows. In the meantime, he plans to become a musicians advocate, and continue his quest to help musicians and promote new music and new and established artists. KCSN also is the L.A. radio partner of World Cafe, the program hosted by Talia Schlanger of WXPN /Philadelphia. All I have ever wanted to do was to program a relevant rock station, and to do it in my home town in So-Cal makes it even sweeter, Kaczor said. How the Pandemic Saved KCSN 88.5, L.A.'s Best Alt-Rock Radio Station He later wrote, "my new job was a very different proposition from the controlled playlist of commercial radio. As artists route their tours through Southern California, youll often find them playing venues in both Orange County and LA. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. Kansas City Chiefs news and analysis from a group of more than 15 hosts - from former players to analysts, insiders, and special guests. You will continue to hear new music, deep tracks and local music every day of the week. While 88.5-FM encourages audiences to embrace digital listening alternatives like smart speakers, the mobile app and streaming, our engineers continue to make progress on Orange County and Los Angeles County terrestrial signal improvements, Osburn said. But I consider this my biggest. Kaczor joined 88.5-FM approximately three years ago as a DJ and music director. Its a new era in public radio.. All Rights Reserved. Add to that the constant financial pressures faced by the station neither university actually funds the station and all revenue must be raised through listener and corporate donations. More information can be found on kcsn.org. KNSN-TV - Wikipedia That latter function could easily be filled by commercial stations.. Ryan Adams, Conor Oberst, Sarah McLachlan to Headline KCSN Benefit The new name recognizes the sound the station is known for, and marks the fifth anniversary of the partnership between KCSN, housed at California State University, Northridge, and KSBR, whose home is at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. California State University Northridge President Dr. Erika D. Beck: Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Uncertain & Turbulent Times, What is critical race theory? A weekly version of the show called Sounds Eclectic, launched in 2000, was broadcast on several other stations in cooperation with PRI. On March 1, 2010, KCSN moved all classical music from its primary FM signal to its HD2 channel. The simulcast brought out new struggles, as two separate universities needed to agree to terms, and there is no guarantee it will continue long term. We will leave no creative stone unturned during the process of creating great radio.. Phone: (818) 677-2130 / Contact Us, on KCSN/KSBR Rebrands to 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound, Studying Away Get to Know the International and Exchange Student Center, New Tech and a Sense of Community: CSUNs Assistive Technology Conference Celebrates 38 Years, CSUN to host multimedia performance that explores climate change, Ghosts Stories: On a Hit TV Show, CSUN Alum Uses His Voice, Tribal Leader, Philanthropist and Acclaimed Author to Receive Honorary Doctorates from CSUN, CSUN Breaks Ground on Autodesk Technology Engagement Center, a Project with National Impact. A nightly half-hour news program called the Evening Update airs at 6pm. returned to the FM airwaves in October on KLOS. After all, Los Angeles and Southern California drives entertainment trends both nationally and internationally. Weve got an hour. We have 6,000 songs in our library, and (Sky Daniels, KCSN's program director) is always adding more." Three new weekend shows feature some well-known personalities of the radio and rock worlds. CSUN radio station teaming up with KSBR-FM - Ventura County Star Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. I realized I had an opportunity to build something that would not only benefit listeners but help musicians by exposing and promoting their music, Daniels explained. North Las Vegas Campus: 702-651-4415, Main Building Room N212. Days after being awarded non-com music station of the year by industry peers, 88.5-FM, Southern Californias leading Triple-A (adult album alternative) rock station, is taking on a new brand name, 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound beginning tomorrow, Aug. 19. We thought it was time to reinforce our large geographic reach and appeal in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties, hence our new brand, The SoCal Sound.. Matias Ponce/Stephani "La Mera" Candelaria/Courtesy of the artst A short-term no-interest $1 million loan is due to be paid back in four years. The format switch was controversial, earning the station additional donations but alienating it from its student body base.
