Mia Templien Archives

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

9.18 Gems

Mia Templien, Assistant Music Director
September 19, 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

9.11 Gems

Mia Templien, Assistant Music Director
September 17, 2025

Gems 9/4

Mia Templien, Assistant Music Director
September 5, 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

Eclectic batch of new and old dominate the airwaves

Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien
March 26, 2025

Synths and piano usher calm vibes into the airwaves

Mia Templien and Ria Janapati
March 12, 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

Familiar faces dominate the KCSU charts

Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien
October 9, 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

A Summer 24’ spins recap with Mia and Ria

Ritika Janapati and Mia Templien
August 28, 2024