KCSN's Sky Daniels Named 'Most Influential Programmer' by Billboard Mark 'Mookie' Kaczor Promoted To KCSN/KSBR Program Director All of a sudden I found myself with the greatest job in radio where I was allowed to play anything I like and go as deep into an album as I wanted to."[2]. 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. "We're excited about 'The SoCal Sound,'" said program director Marc Kaczor. Its just not their core business, and I understand that. So hes planning to watch the situation and is ready to reconnect if the opportunity arises. October 9, 2022 We've launched a Best New LatinX Spotify playlist of new music from established and rising artists from the United States, Central and South America. More information can be found on kcsn.org. From Oct. 14 - 23, the station will stop its regular programming four times each hour to solicit donations from listeners, said Karen Kearns, KCSN general manager. Copyright 2023 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks. 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. Harcourt was also credited with helping to launch Coldplay's career as well as those of Norah Jones, Sigur Ros, David Gray, Adele, Arctic Monkeys, and Metric. KCSN has new weekend line-up for students - Daily Sundial 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. hide caption. Sting also premiered new songs from the station in August 2016.[11]. Sky Daniels - General Manager/Program Director - KCSN-FM and - LinkedIn hide caption. 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. KCSN to begin taking on-air donations Oct. 14 - Daily Sundial Los Angeles public radio station KCSN will hold its annual benefit concert on two consecutive weekends in December. You will continue to hear new music, deep tracks and local music every day of the week. 88.5-FM was named non-com music station of the year by JBE Triple-A Summitfest earlier this month. Radio veterans Jim Nelson and Sky Daniels handle the midday and afternoon drive-time slots, with Daniels also the program director for KCSN, and now the combined station, as well as working. 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 . [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. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, David Gray also performed as part of a two-weekend series. That helped, but 88.5 still only reaches a fraction of the area served by other stations. 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. The station offers a 24-hour, commercial-free blend of rock, alternative, soul, blues and Americana. I seriously believe that a part of our job, beyond playing the always-evolving best music mix in town and supporting great music and the artists who make it, is to provide a radio home for the community we serve.. The list was featured in the May 14 edition of the magazine and was based on Billboards poll of music executives and their view of which programmers have the ability to shape the future of new rock music. Nevertheless, Oberst, who consistently gives his all during shows, properly primed the crowd for Adams. CCASN is committed to bold strategies that aim to institutionalize racial equity . Brown himself is one of the people whose careers were launched from the station. Born in Birmingham, England, Harcourt lived in Lichfield, England and Brisbane Australia before coming to the United States. 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. Kevin Bronson, the director of Buzzbands L.A.; has a show devoted to supporting local musicians. KCSN: K-State Athletics on Apple Podcasts 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. Directory | CSN Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. This page is not available in other languages. The highlight of the performance came in the form of a tribute to Jenny Lewis, whose new album, The Voyager, Adams produced. A statement from KCSN general manager Sky Daniels said the search has begun for a new music director, with he and assistant program director Jeff Penfield serving in the interim. PDF KCSN could be in for change - California State University, Northridge He is currently the host and interviewer for DirecTV's "Guitar Center Sessions" [7] (2010 onwards) and also hosted a performance/interview podcast series for Guitar Center (2010-2014). The format is known as Adult Album Alternative, or AAA, and includes a variety of music from singer-songwriters both past and present. KCSN came to air as KEDC-FM in late 1963. He has been featured on the air on Entercoms Southern California alternative station, as well as long time Triple-A station KPRI-FM in San Diego. [1] Power was increased to 320 watts in 1967 and 3,000 watts in 1970. I would do some kind of motorcycle stunt if they asked me to. He paused. Terri Nunn, lead singer of Berlin, hosts the new show "Unbound" alongside comedienne Wendy Liebman. Its a new era in public radio.. 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 88.5 FM, Featured, public radio, The SoCal Sound, 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? The SoCal Sound counts on each and every contribution to provide you with the best radio content in SoCal June 5, 2020 The Latin Alt program director Byron Gonzalez shares songs from a few of his favorite artists making music outside the Latin mainstream. 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. Kaczor joined 88.5-FM approximately three years ago as a DJ and music director. Rising stars, certainly, such as Cold War Kids, The Strumbellas and The Lumineers, each a current top 10 act on Billboards Rock Airplay chart. Lets make it count, said the singer after running onstage with his band. Were going to exercise free will and play our set list, but thank you for liking that song.. "[12] KCSN also is the L.A. radio partner of World Cafe, the program hosted by Talia Schlanger of WXPN/Philadelphia. There was a wrinkle, however Adams truncated set time. [14] On September 12 at 10 a.m. PDT, the FM and HD1 signals of both stations began simulcasting KCSNs pre-existing "smart rock" AAA format, while KSBRs jazz programming would move to their HD2 channels. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. [2] Leaving WDST after it changed owners in 1998, he joined KCRW to host and edit the daily radio show Morning Becomes Eclectic. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program searches for next faculty This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This station is extremely important to Southern California, and I hope it continues for a long time.. 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 1970 power increase shut out a proposal by the Mexican-American Communication Foundation to build a station on the frequency in East Los Angeles. Image courtesy of Marc Kaczor. 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. KCSN/KSBR To Become The SoCal Sound - RadioInsight 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. Harcourt hosts the weekday 88.5 FM Morning Music Mix at KCSN in Northridge, California. 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.. KCSN also is the L.A. radio partner of World Cafe, the program hosted by Talia Schlanger of WXPN /Philadelphia. In the years since he joined, KCSN now known simply by the moniker 88.5, the station has evolved into a critically-acclaimed radio station with some of the most rabidly loyal listeners in Southern California. The cross-platform, contemporary radio program has been struggling since last year after losing federal funding. KNSN-TV - Wikipedia [5] In November 1989, two months after classical music station KFAC-FM (92.3) was sold to Evergreen Media and flipped to a "rock with a beat" format, KCSN made a play for those listeners and went all-classical, drawing the ire of the country fans. As a classical station, KCSN also aired specialty shows on weekends and in late night. 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 The stations Triple-A programming also is available on the KCSN and KSBR 88.5 HD1 channels, via the 88.5 app, and online at www.885FM.org. The stations programming is receiving critical acclaim, including being nominated the best public music station in the country two years in a row by JBE Triple-A Summitfest, one of the leading arbitrators of the format in the U.S., said 88.5 General Manager Patrick Osburn. At that time, there were well more than 100 students working for the experience and college course credit. The SoCal Sound will bring you superb video content, exclusive artist interviews, podcasts and unique, members-only events all over Southern California. Station program director Marc Kaczor agreed. [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. Andy Chanley Joins KCSN/KSBR Los Angeles For Afternoons Without making any reference to Lewis, Adams and his band reimagined her single Shes Not Me as a boisterous rock number that served as a reminder of her songwriting skills. KCSN (88.5 FM, "88.5 The SoCal Sound") is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to Northridge, California and owned by California State University, Northridge. In this role, she will build on her 17-year tenure at WRI to lead its largest program, bringing together WRI's work on food systems, freshwater, forests and other natural ecosystems in an integrated fashion. Welcome to the KC Sports Network! In the same time period, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played two small-hall benefit concerts for the station. World Cafe celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Matias Ponce/Stephani "La Mera" Candelaria/Courtesy of the artst 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. Rich McKie/WXPN / Getty Images Henderson Campus: 702-651-3563, Building H Room 234. or email us at HealthPrograms@csn.edu. [6] On October 19, 2012 Harcourt debuted his weekday morning show on KCSN, called Mornings Are Electric. His friend John Schoenberger told him they were looking for a new program director. June 5, 2020 The Latin Alt program director Byron Gonzalez shares songs from a few of his favorite artists making music outside the Latin . 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. 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. "The new branding represents our steadfast commitment to music fans and to the artist community. The stations programming also is available on KCSNs HD1 channel and online at KCSN.org. But the programmers at alternative, adult alternative and active/mainstream rock outlets choose the songs that propel artists like these up the airplay charts. Advertisement "The new branding represents our steadfast commitment to music fans and to the artist community. Were excited about The SoCal Sound, said program director Marc Kaczor. Were excited about The SoCal Sound, said program director Marc Kaczor. Harcourt was also the American national voice over talent from 2005 thru 2008 for the Land Rover advertising campaign. 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? [6] In October 2011 he became the host of the morning (6am11am) drive music show at KCSN (KCSN Morning Show with Nic Harcourt). KCSN is new way to follow and engage with Kansas City . "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. Station officials hope it will continue its journey as a regional home for music lovers and fans. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. The combined operation adopted the branding "The New 88.5 FM". 1:09 AM Wednesday, July 16 2008 Link More by tag: Beginning in 1987, KCSN aired an all-country format, "Kissin' Country" (a play on how the call letters "KCSN" might be pronounced). You will continue to hear new music, deep tracks and local music every day of the week. The new branding represents our steadfast commitment to music fans and to the artist community. Marketing and Communications Accompanied by his band, which included a cellist, Gray laid himself bare to the rapt crowd, one of whom tearfully shouted David youre amazing twice between songs. We are 78th out of 78 signals in Los Angeles, Daniels quips. I seriously believe that a part of our job, beyond playing the always-evolving best music mix in town and supporting great music and the artists who make it, is to provide a radio home for the community we serve.. (File photo. 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 Other duties include managing the work of the program's executive director and five-person staff, as well as . KCSN to air 'smart rock'. I enjoy getting super-baked and listening to this radio station, Adams, who lives in LA, noted toward the end of the evening. hide caption. He also manages Los Angeles based singer/songwriter and producer Kita Klane and has directed several music videos for her.[8]. 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Welcome to the KC Sports Network! - KC Sports Network - Substack Daniels is a radio veteran who helped develop KFOG/San Francisco, WLUP/Chicago, KISW/Seattle, KMET/Los Angeles and other stations during his career. [17], On August 18, 2022, it was announced that KCSN will change its branding to "88.5 The SoCal Sound" on August 19.[18]. 88.5-FM listeners will be greeted with the new SoCal Sound name and logo the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 10. North Las Vegas Campus: 702-651-4415, Main Building Room N212. KCSN also mentors California State University, Northridge students in broadcasting, music industry, audio engineering and news production. We offered an opportunity for students to get involved with engineering, writing, performing, producing, publicity, interviewing, news and sports and everything that goes into running a station, Brown explained. 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. Each of our previous benefit concerts has truly been magical. He also has been a major record label executive at Universal Music and Sony Music, as well as national vice president for entertainment at Best Buy Corp. and general manager of the trade publication Radio & Record. The public radio station, which broadcasts from the campus of California State University, Northridge, prides itself on offering smart rock, the sort of fare Friday evenings artists offered in spades. The format switch was controversial, earning the station additional donations but alienating it from its student body base. Kaczor has served as Music Director at KCSN since 2016. Nic Harcourt - Wikipedia Byron Gonzalez : NPR Were beyond fortunate to have a wealth of creative talent in our listening area, and an audiencehungry for discovery, said legendary broadcaster, music tastemaker and longtime morning-drive icon Nic Harcourt. [6] Harcourt was hoping that he could have done his shows on both stations as he was not getting paid by KCSN. KCSN/KSBR Rebrands to '88.5-FM, The SoCal Sound' - CSUN Today You will continue to hear new music, deep tracks and local music every day of the week. KCSN itself has the lowest effective power of any FM station in the area, limited by broadcast power and a low transmitter height. He said to just go take a look. Mookie has great relationships with the labels, promoters, venues, and our on-air staff. The band ran through the music quickly, pausing rarely between songs that included Stay With Me, Dirty Rain, Magnolia Mountain and Lucky You, which Adams performed solo from a light-wrapped microphone on the side of the stage. Radio: 88.5 FM program director Sky Daniels is retiring, and here's KCSN also supports music by hosting live music sessions and interviews with new, local, and legendary artists, the majority recorded by audio engineers Tristan Dolce and Matt Blake. 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Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Were going to do our best to support new artists and continue to play established ones.. Station program director Marc Kaczor agreed. [3][4] KCRW management selected Jason Bentley to replace Harcourt on both Morning Becomes Eclectic and as music director.[5]. 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. KNSN-TV (channel 21) is a primary sports-formatted independent television station in Reno, Nevada, United States, which has a secondary affiliation with MyNetworkTV.It is owned by Deerfield Media, which maintains joint sales and shared services agreements (JSA/SSA) with Sinclair Broadcast Group, owner of Fox affiliate KRXI-TV (channel 11), for the provision of certain services. In 2005 Harcourt published Music Lust, a book of "recommended listening for every mood, moment and reason." KCSNs Latin Alternative relocated to both stations HD3 channels. 88.5 FM is a service of California State University, Northridge and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. Gray, who made note of the uncharacteristic L.A. weather by saying he left England in a rainstorm to come to a rainstorm here, opened the evening with Birds of the High Arctic, a track off his latest and tenth album, Mutineers. 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