KZSC Show Reviews: Froth
This past week, psychedelic/shoegaze band Froth made their way up to Santa Cruz to play a show at the Crepe Place. I've seen Froth once before down in Pomona and it was a spectacle to behold. The lighting, visuals, and…
The Merrie Monarch, David Kalakaua
Wiki Wiki Wednesday honors the birthdate of the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai'i this Wednesday between 6 and 9 am. David La'amea Kalakaua was born November 16th, 1836 and known as 'The Merrie Monarch' for his enthusiastic revival of Hawaiian music, dance and sport. Fluent in English and Hawaiian, the young David Kalakaua studied law in his younger years, and led the group the Young Hawaiians, whose motto was "Hawaii for the Hawaiians." We will have many musical tributes to the king, along with a very special guest co-host, Ku Imua Kalakaua!
KZSC Show Reviews: Kendrick Lamar – 1st Annual Kunta Groove Sessions
Written by Alex Seradj Kendrick Lamar has undoubtedly had one of the most rapid progressions of any artists in recent memory. He announced his presence with the release of section 8.0. He proved his mass appeal with the success of…
KZSC Show Reviews – Of Montreal
This past week, the Catalyst presented the wonderfully weird indie sounds of Of Montreal and KZSC has exclusive photos from the fanatical festivities. Led by lead singer Kevin Barnes for almost twenty years, Of Montreal has always had a reputation…
Willie K. At Moe’s Alley This Sunday, Nov. 8th 2015
Multi instrumentalist, Multi talented Willie K. is blasting into Moe's Alley Sunday November 8th for 2 blistering sets of blues, a smattering of jazz and perhaps a traditional tune from this virtuoso Hawaiian entertainer. Listen to Wiki Wiki Wednesday on Nov 4 for an interview!
Ari Solus Releases New Single ‘KZSC’
The mysterious and talented Ari Solus shows his appreciation for KZSC's support on his latest release with a song dedicated to the station. Ari has been making rounds this year on his Somewhere to Hide label. His song klonopin was featured as one of Fonzie's Don't Sleep On 'Em Recommendations earlier this year.
Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku
Join the usual Wiki Wiki Wednesday Wonderland as we welcome author David Davis, promoting his new book about one of Wiki Wiki's favorite subjects; the globetrotting, record making and breaking Duke Kahanamoku. Duke Kahanamoku defined the idea of "Waterman" ~…
September 2nd, 1838, Birthday of Lili’uokalani
On Wiki Wiki Wednesday, a musical tribute to the music and songs of Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands, we celebrate the birth of Queen Lili'uokalani. Lili'uokalani ascended to the throne January 29th, 1891, after the death of her brother, King David Kalakaua, known as the Merrie Monarch, for his revival of the hula, surfing and other Hawaiian arts. Queen Lili'uokalani was an accomplished author, composer and musician. She composed "Aloha 'Oe," or "Farewell to Thee," a popular lover's goodbye, which later became imbued with mourning for the loss of her country after the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom. We keep the Queen and Hawaiian Kingdom in heart, in part through the music.
Wed Aug 26: “Play What You Feel and Play With Aloha,”
Ledward Kaapana, from Hawai'i Island, playing his inimitable slack key guitar style, rallies in the redwoods with Fran Guidry on Wednesday. These gentlemen of music perform at 7:30 pm Wednesday, August 26th. Led has been entertaining audiences since "small kid…
Fonzie’s “Don’t Sleep on ‘Em” Recommendations Volume One
These are some of my favorite songs to come out so far this year. Don't sleep on 'em! BONES - Sodium (Prod. by Purp Dogg)- SoThereWeStood (Team Sesh) Bones is always in rotation on The Fonzie Scheme. He's already dropped three awesome releases…
Mele’uhane Wednesday July 29th
Keikilani and Leokani Lindsey come to California - and Santa Cruz - next "Wiki Wiki" Wednesday. Keikilani is the father and Leokani the son in this family duo from Kona, on Hawai'i Island, also known as The Big Island…
Fonzie’s “Don’t Sleep on ‘Em” Recommendations Volume Two: Top 10 Hip-Hop Songs of 2015 So Far
The Fonzie Scheme will be back on air in the Fall! Until then, here are some "Don't Sleep on 'Em" Recommendations to hold you over while I'm gone. For Volume Two of my "Don't Sleep on 'Em" picks, I decided…
Hip Hop Charts June 30, 2015
Top 10: 1 THUNDERCAT - The Beyond/Where The Giants Roam (Ninja Tune) 2 MYKA 9 AND FACTOR - Famous Future Time Travel (Urbnet) 3 GYASI ROSS - Isskootsik (Cabin Games) 4 DEATH GRIPS - The Powers That B. (Harvest) 5…
Hip Hop Charts June 23, 2015
Top 10: 1 ALCHEMIST AND OH NO - Welcome To Los Santos (Mass Appeal) 2 GYASI ROSS - Isskootsik (Cabin Games) 3 ODDISEE - The Good Fight (Mello) 4 MAIN ATTRAKIONZ - "Ain't No Other Way" (Vapor) 5 MYKA 9…
Hip-Hop Charts – June 15, 2015
Top 10: 1 KNXWLEDGE - Hud Dreems (Stones Throw) 2 ODDISEE - The Good Fight (Mello) 3 MYKA 9 AND FACTOR - Famous Future Time Travel (Urbnet) 4 ALCHEMIST AND OH NO - Welcome To Los Santos (Mass Appeal) 5…
KZSC Show Reviews – Ceremony at the Echoplex
Ceremony: an L-shaped band led by an L-shaped man. A dynamic so powerful that each member has their own shining moment on stage from the band's rambunctious lead singer, Ross Farrar, to the band's bassist, Andy Nelson, who seems to…
KZSC at Shaky Knees!
It’s been a little over a week since Shaky Knees has come to an end so it’s time to look back at all the great bands that played in the humble city of Hotlanta. I flew across country to check…
Regulating Our Local Music Scene with a Legend of the Bay – by DJ Jazzy Jefe
The last place I’d ever expect to find myself on a miscellaneous Tuesday night is on stage during Warren G’s 21+ show watching him drop regulate, a 90s gem that’s aged like wine. The life of a KZSC DJ can…
KZSC Album Reviews: Chloe by Matthew Azrieli
An EP (extended play) sits in the realm between a single and an album; anything from 2 to 6 songs qualifies. Matthew Azrieli's "Chloe" is at the outer limit. Six indie folk rock love songs in a row, so it…
KZSC Show Reviews: Mikal Cronin
The notion that Monday’s are destined to terminally suck, no matter what you do, can be quickly unraveled by a mad, impulsive dash up the Highway in search of adventure and rad tunes. Luckily for me, a surprise stop by…
KZSC Album Reviews: Ceremony – The L-Shaped Man
Ceremony, the very well celebrated punk band of Northern California (Rohnert Park to be specific) has put out their fifth studio album “The L-Shaped Man” on Matador Records. I must say, I was really impressed by this album especially in relation to how much of a departure “The L-Shaped Man” seems from their previous album “Zoo”.