Interview Transcription Yvette Young of Covet interviewed by Zane Bird Smith Zane: You are listening to KZSC Santa Cruz. This interview with Yvette Young of Covet was recorded on October 14th, 2025. And I’m here with Yvette Young of Covet. First off, you’re on your tour right now, as you just said, how’s that going? …
An Evening with Mariel Buckley and John Moreland at Felton Music Hall
October 17, 2025
An Evening with Mariel Buckley and John Moreland at Felton Music Hall
On October 3, I had the pleasure of attending the John Moreland and Mariel Buckley concert at Felton Music Hall, one of the various stops on their tour. Before the show, I got to sit down with Mariel Buckley for an interview, which revealed a look behind the curtain to her creative process, inspirations, upcoming…
Rain-Soaked Flyers and Backyard Goodbyes: An Interview with First Day Back
October 2, 2025
Rain-Soaked Flyers and Backyard Goodbyes: An Interview with First Day Back
Written by Claudia Aguilera Santa Cruz band First Day Back released their debut album Forward on June 1, 2025, earning support from listeners drawn to their distinct sound, which nods to the 90s emo bands that shape their influences. With raw, guttural female vocals that weave between singing and screaming, layered over unique guitar work, skilled…
A Deep Dive Into the 2025 2nd Wave Emo Revival, Ft. Talks with Stitching and Milkcrate Merch
September 25, 2025
A Deep Dive Into the 2025 2nd Wave Emo Revival, Ft. Talks with Stitching and Milkcrate Merch
By Peyton K. Every so often, a subgenre will seem to be revived out of nowhere, with new bands creating music that brings you right back to tunes from the genre’s conception. Over the past few years, I’ve seen large screamo, deathcore, youth crew, and mincecore revivals. With the increasing popularity of this harsher,…
Straying From The Expected: An Interview With Abbeys Garden
August 26, 2025
Straying From The Expected: An Interview With Abbeys Garden
By Amahli Vivian Back in June this year, I interviewed Abbeys Garden, an alternative emo band based in Las Vegas. As they prepare for an upcoming record release, we talked about preparing for live shows, skateboarding, music influences and more! Abbeys Garden is: David (drums), Jude (guitar/vocals), Liam (guitar/vocals), and Matthew (bass). Amahli: How did Abbeys…
