KPSU 🇺🇸

KPSU is Portland State University's vibrant, student-run radio station, offering hands-on experience in broadcasting, music curation, and media management. Unlike commercial radio, KPSU champions independent artists, local Portland bands, and overlooked genres, serving both the PSU and Portland communities. The station provides educational opportunities in DJing, music journalism, audio engineering, and station management. KPSU's diverse programming includes a wide range of music like indie rock, electronic music, hip-hop, punk, metal, experimental music, world music, and showcases local Portland bands. Talk shows cover news, politics, arts, sports, social issues, and feature interviews with local artists and community leaders. Specialty shows focus on specific genres and communities, offering unique listening experiences. Listeners can tune in via online streaming on the KPSU website and sometimes on-campus. KPSU often archives shows as podcasts, allowing listeners to catch up on past content. PSU students can volunteer as DJs, write for the KPSU blog, assist with station operations, or help with promotions and events, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the station's mission.