A guitar-heavy Gems selection bridges gaps between shoegaze, folk, and post-punk. Mia Templien February 11, 2026
Genres span across post-punk, indie rock, and hip-hop on this week’s short and sweet tracks. Mia Templien February 5, 2026
The first Weekly Gems of the semester heralds in the newest releases of 2026. Mia Templien January 28, 2026
Join Ria & Mia as we revisit the top albums of the semester on this special edition of Weekly Gems Mia Templien December 11, 2025
On this week’s Gems, new tracks at the station span across genre lines while top tracks in rotation lean more on the jazz-soul side. Mia Templien December 4, 2025
Alternative and indie tracks rule the airwaves with a sprinkling of funk for our DJ-athon edition of Gems. Mia Templien November 17, 2025
A plethora of diverse genres in this week’s Gems as DJs ramp up for next week’s DJathon fundraiser. Mia Templien November 7, 2025
Disco synthesizers and haunting rock tracks make for a very spooky week at the station. Mia Templien October 31, 2025
A veritable menagerie leaning towards rock, heavy and light, in this week’s Gems. broadcast. Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati October 16, 2025
Dreamlike waves flow from KCSU with delicately airy vocals and hypnotic instrumentation. Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati October 9, 2025
As midterms approach, KCSU is appreciating the newest October releases in post-punk and dance. Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati October 3, 2025
A motley crew of ambient experimental and indie rock send out alternative waves from the station. Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati September 26, 2025
Ria and Mia Return for the 2025-2026 School Year With a Mixed Bag of Summer Favorites Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien September 19, 2025
A mix of acoustic and electric tracks from Willie Nelson to Childish Gambino take over the airwaves Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien April 23, 2025
“We Were Made For This Show”: Dynamic Duo Hot Boyz Opening for Soulja Boy, Making Music Completely Their Own Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller April 15, 2025
From “Perfect Stranger” to “Perfect World” KCSU celebrates flawlessness Ria Janapati and Mia Templien April 9, 2025
FOOLS FEST ’25: Dry Ice May Not Play Their “Limp Biskit Nickelback-Core” Music as a Prank Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller March 27, 2025
FOOLS FEST ’25: College Kids Just Wanting To Play Music, Snow Day Knows Too Many Good Pranks Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller March 26, 2025
FOOLS FEST ’25: “Loud Was Always In Our Veins”, Slag Praises the DIY Scene Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller March 26, 2025
FOOLS FEST ’25: Choam Nomsky Knows Karate and Wants To Catch People in a Giant Mousetrap Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller March 26, 2025
FOOLS FEST ’25: “A Country Band Plumb Gone Wrong”, Plastic Forearm Loves Kelly Clarkson and Yelling in Record Stores Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller March 26, 2025
Dense fog and strobing lights set the stage for the Brutalist echoes of Molchat Doma’s unique synth wave stylings Mia Templien March 1, 2025
Guitar forward tracks from rock & roll to acoustic spin at KCSU Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien February 19, 2025
Are the Music Directors Oracles? Mia and Ria’s Recent Spins and What They Got Right About The Grammys Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller February 14, 2025
Electronic takes over the airwaves with the new FKA twigs album arriving at KCSU Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien February 12, 2025
Legendary rock acts battle with electronic contemporaries for the #1 spot on the airwaves Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien February 5, 2025
KCSU continues to play a mix of pop and rock as DJs prepare to close out the year Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien December 4, 2024
Relaxed vibes with sassy undertones rotate at KCSU Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien November 20, 2024
~The More You Know~: DJ-Athon Repeat Spins and Grammy Predictions, Mia and Ria’s Infinite Music Knowledge Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller November 18, 2024
KCSU DJs lean toward gentle sounds as the season changes Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien November 13, 2024
Lunar Vacation Performs Sound Experiments On New Album and Talk Dream Cover Songs Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller November 13, 2024
Laid-back loops and relaxed bass lines offer calmness amongst the KCSU charts Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien November 6, 2024
Serene indie tracks dominate the airwaves, while glimpses of intense noise pop awaken the Halloween spirit Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien October 30, 2024
Electric, acoustic, and rhythmic tracks brighten up the airwaves Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien October 23, 2024
Shades of pop color the Weekly Gems: bedroom, synth, and indie make their way to the airwaves Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien October 16, 2024
Mia and Ria Bring You Spooky Music: Halloween Movie Soundtrack Classics, Eerie New Wave, and the Music Directors’ First Podcast Together Mia Templien, Ritika Janapati, and Erin Fuller October 14, 2024
Sentimental songs with a dark twist dominate the Weekly Gems Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien October 2, 2024
Punk rock to indie pop: some new acts take over the KCSU airwaves Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien September 25, 2024
Grooves from down under! Tame Impala and Mildlife bring upbeat psychedelic rock to the charts Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien September 18, 2024
“A Folk alt-j”, Eli Waltz Pulls Inspiration from Traditional Chinese Music and Pens Meditative Lyrics Ritika Janapati, Mia Templien, and Erin Fuller September 13, 2024
From Australia to Milwaukee, psychedelic rock and R&B bring danceability to KCSU Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien September 11, 2024
The folk girls dominate this week’s Gems: Adrianne Lenker, to Lizzy McAlpine, and Maggie Rogers Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien September 4, 2024
