He went on to become a master production director and engineer, working at such legendary stations as KHJ (930 AM), KNX-FM (now KCBS-FM, 93.1) and KMGG (now KPWR, 105.9 FM). [2] It became KCSN on February 1, 1973, months after the school became California State University, Northridge; the station was known as "Radio Free Northridge" since 1971.[3]. Oberst certainly fits in the latter category and used his set to dig back into an extensive discography, both with his solo material, including this years Upside Down Mountain, and Bright Eyes. I thought I was retiring in 2011, Daniels told me. Lets make it count, said the singer after running onstage with his band. [15], On March 21, 2018, 88.5 FM announced that former KSWD (100.3 The Sound) radio personality Andy Chanley would host afternoon drive, taking over for Sky Daniels who continued as General Manager and Program Director. Nic Harcourt (born September 23, 1957) is an English-born American radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist best known as the former Music Director and on-air presenter for the Santa Monica, California-based radio station KCRW. The highlight of the performance came in the form of a tribute to Jenny Lewis, whose new album, The Voyager, Adams produced. "When I was young, the DJ on the radio told me to believe in the magic of rock'n'roll," KCSN program director Sky Daniels said. PDF KCSN could be in for change - California State University, Northridge We're . As pandemic social-distancing and mask restrictions have eased, live music has been abundant this summer, and 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound is embracing the many things that Los Angeles and Orange Counties have in common, including great music, concerts, sunshine and lifestyle. Mark Sovel, the music director at KCSN (88.5 FM) since 2012, is leaving the Northridge-based station to join KLOS (95.5 FM), where his Check One Two local music program will be rise from the ashes beginning tonight. Station program director Marc Kaczor agreed. This is a short set, Gray admitted. Charleston Campus: 702-651-5885, Building K Lobby. KCSN is devoted to helping musicians succeed in a challenging era, he said. Sky Daniels, program director of KCSN 88.5 FM/Los Angeles, has been named as one of the top 25 most influential rock radio programmers in the United States by Billboard Magazine, one of the music industrys leading publications. My doctor has been telling me that I cant keep doing this, Daniels said. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Welcome to the KC Sports Network! He has also worked as music consultant/supervisor for several television shows and movies, including: Ben Affleck's Gone Baby Gone (2007), Love Monkey, The Dukes of Hazzard, Life As We Know It, Igby Goes Down, and the first season of the rebooted teen drama 90210 (TV series). Making reference to current events, Oberst altered the original lyrics to the song And theres kids playing guns in the street/And ones pointing his tree branch at me/So I put my hands up I say enough is enough, If you walk away, Ill walk away/And he shot me dead to invoke the image of a police officer pointing a gun at him to walk away. KCSN program director out Kevin Roderick Bio Email Martin Perlich has "opted for retirement effective immediately," according to the opaque memo posted by Laura Stegman at PRLosAngelesMediaMoves. The station primarily airs adult album alternative (AAA) and Americana music with a mix of legends, new music, and local music with some specialty programming on weekends. KCSN also is the L.A. radio partner of World Cafe, the program hosted by Talia Schlanger of WXPN /Philadelphia. Previous KCSN concerts, held in 2012 and 2013, featured Tom Petty and Jackson Browne, respectively. When I open the microphone, Im speakingtopeople fromHollywood toMission Viejo,and everywhere in between. If I could convince them to sell it to me, Id love to take it over.. KCSN to begin taking on-air donations Oct. 14 - Daily Sundial There is no other job in media that has a boss who would tell you that. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. The year-long weekly show "3MAW" features John Kurtz - the former Sports Director of 1350 KMAN radio in Manhattan, and Derek Young - the editor of the On3 site "K-StateOnline," plus former K-State beat writer for the Manhattan Mercury, Cole Manbeck. We will leave no creative stone unturned during the process of creating great radio.. 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.. KCSN to air 'smart rock' - Los Angeles Times You can listen to Gonzalez's personal radio show, Bilingual Sounds, on CSUN's 88.5 every Wednesday at 9PM PT. Henderson Campus: 702-651-3563, Building H Room 234. or email us at HealthPrograms@csn.edu. Byron Gonzalez : NPR The station is a combined effort of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and Saddleback College, which began simulcasting as 88.5 FM in October 2017, linking together the Los Angeles County- and Orange County-based signals. World Cafe celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Kansas City Chiefs news and analysis from a group of more than 15 hosts - from former players to analysts, insiders, and special guests. In 2005 Harcourt published Music Lust, a book of "recommended listening for every mood, moment and reason." Thats when a friend told him to look at KCSN on the campus of Cal State Northridge. Terri Nunn, lead singer of Berlin, hosts the new show "Unbound" alongside comedienne Wendy Liebman. Kevin Bronson, the director of Buzzbands L.A.; has a show devoted to supporting local musicians. All of that stress, 80-hour work weeks, a family wanting him around more, and more health issues including a throat cancer scare last year led to his decision to retire. No, Bean and I are not forming a duo in U.K. radio, joked former KCSN (88.5 FM) programmer Sky Daniels, referring to the news that half of KROQs Kevin and Bean morning team is leaving local radio and moving to England. KCSN - Wikipedia Ive had a lot of success in my career, including being number one in Chicago and more. Donations also will be accepted on the KCSN website. The stations Triple-A programming is available on the KCSN and KSBR 88.5 HD1 channels, via the 88.5 app and online at www.TheSoCalSound.org. Daniels, who also is nominated for Best Program Director in FMQB Magazines 2016 annual industry poll, said he was honored by the recognition. The list was featured in the May 14 edition of the magazine and was based on Billboard's poll of music executives and their view of which programmers have . No other programming changes will coincide with the rebrand, which will continue to feature hosts Nic Harcourt and Jet in mornings, Julie Slater in middays, and Andy Chanley in afternoons under Program Director Marc Kaczor. Thank you for that request, he responded at one point. We expanded to two nights this year, thanks to the belief of this extraordinary lineup of some of the greatest songwriters of our time.. KCSN's studios are located in the Valley Performing Arts Center on the CSUN campus. CSUN radio station teaming up with KSBR-FM - Ventura County Star KCSN 88.5 FM California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330-8312 818-677-3090 Email: mookie@kcsn.org Web: kcsn.org . 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. 88.5-FM was named non-com music station of the year by JBE Triple-A Summitfest earlier this month. But I consider this my biggest. The band is asking for a minimum bid of $150,000 for the instrument. [6] Harcourt was hoping that he could have done his shows on both stations as he was not getting paid by KCSN. Contact Us. 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound, is a combined effort of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and Saddleback College, which began simulcasting as 88.5-FM in October 2017, linking the Los Angeles County- and Orange County-based signals. This page is not available in other languages. All Rights Reserved. The format is known as Adult Album Alternative, or AAA, and includes a variety of music from singer-songwriters both past and present. Daniels is a radio veteran who helped develop KFOG/San Francisco, WLUP/Chicago, KISW/Seattle, KMET/Los Angeles and other stations during his career. The 1970 power increase shut out a proposal by the Mexican-American Communication Foundation to build a station on the frequency in East Los Angeles. A former Division I basketball player at Wyoming, Marleah can also be heard chatting Chiefs on the 101 The FOX, 94.9 and 95.7. 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.. hide caption. Adams replied, Why dont you play Nobody Girl? and offered When The Stars Go Blue instead. The 25 rock programmers here, at 20 different outlets, are identified by label executives surveyed by Billboard as among the most influential in getting exposure for new rock repertoire.. The rebrand resurrects the Sound branding previously used by AAA turned Classic Rock. The stations will switch to joint broadcast on Tuesday at 10 a.m., during the morning program of veteran radio host Nic Harcourt, who moved to KCSN from his former longtime home at KCRW in Santa . He later wrote, "my new job was a very different proposition from the controlled playlist of commercial radio. 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound, is a combined effort of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and Saddleback College, which began simulcasting as 88.5-FM in October 2017, linking the Los Angeles County- and Orange County-based signals. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. 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. "The new branding represents our steadfast commitment to music fans and to the artist community. Conor Oberst References Police, Ryan Adams Tussles with Crowd at KCSN Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program searches for next faculty The broadcast facility is housed inside the Valley Performing Arts Center, recently renamed the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art center with state-of-the-art broadcast studios. [6] Harcourt denied this in an interview with the Los Angeles Times and said the real reason he had to leave KCRW was because of his new show on KCSN and that KCRW management would not let him do shows on both stations. You will continue to hear new music, deep tracks and local music every day of the week. The stations simulcast the Triple-A format on the same frequency of 88.5-FM. As pandemic social-distancing and mask restrictions have eased, live music has been abundant this summer, and 88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound is embracing the many things that Los Angeles and Orange Counties have in common, including great music, concerts, sunshine and lifestyle. You will continue to hear new music, deep tracks and local music every day of the week. The station's new music library typically is represented with local artists by upwards of 30% of the playlist. I would do some kind of motorcycle stunt if they asked me to. He paused. Over 40 minutes, Gray veered through his back catalogue, offering everything from new, buoyant track Cake and Eat It to 2009 hit Kathleen and Nemesis, which the musician drew out into a ten-plus minute atmospheric jam. Professor Theresa Montao explains, Five athletes from Crook County High School ink letters of intent, Several area standouts make college choices, USC WOMEN MAINTAIN TOP SPOT UNANIMOUSLY IN CWPA WEEK 13 POLLS, California State University, Northridge On March 1, 2010, KCSN moved all classical music from its primary FM signal to its HD2 channel. Jones show, which ran on KROQ from 2010-13, returned to the FM airwaves in October on KLOS, with the Detroit-reared Sovel back as his partner. Who is shaping the future of rock?, the magazine asked. Marketing and Communications 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 "We're excited about 'The SoCal Sound,'" said program director Marc Kaczor. He previously spent the majority of his career in San Diego with time as APD/MD of AAA 102.1 KPRI, midday host at Alternative " 91X " XETRA-FM, and on-air at " FM 94.9 " KBZT and " Sophie 103.7 " KSCF. If you have any questions regarding our programs or processes, please contact one of our Health Programs Advisement Offices. These news programs are heard on the HD3 channel. Gonzalez's other interests include Saturday Night Live, comedy, bike riding, cooking, the cosmos, and petting random dogs at dog parks. Weve got an hour. Harcourt has also served as Editor at Large: Music and Culture for LA: The Los Angeles Times Magazine (200910).