ceol na hÉireann!
by DJ Bugs This fall, I had the opportunity to study abroad at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland as a part of the UCEAP program and with the help of the Gilman Scholarship Network. When applying to study abroad, I…
Jeffrey Lewis @ Felton Music Hall
by Ryan McLean Davis / DJ Bugs A Paloma-induced account of Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage at Felton Music Hall: February 20, 2026. 7:45 p.m. Jeffrey Lewis stands silently over there, behind the merch table. Boyfriend buys me…
A Playlist for Autumn
by Bugs "I Love My Boyfriend" by Princess Chelsea. Closing my eyes, thinking of her. Uneven walks on cobblestone. Coming out of a parallel park. A long time with a straight face. "Child Psychology" by Black Box Recorder. Leaves…
Alex G, The Real Thing
by Bugs On Friday, July 18, 2025 we the people earned a reprise in the form of Alex G's new record release, Headlights. As I'm sure his other longtime fans can agree, this album perfectly balances his iconic sound that…
(Playlist for) Driving Along the California Central Coast in December
by DJ Bugs This playlist is inspired by my (somehow) 12-hour roadtrip from Santa Cruz to LA. I had a 3 hour detour on the 1 (there was a rock slide near Big Sur and I had to turn…
Crumb at The Catalyst!!
KZSC Music Director KZSC Sees Crumb at The Catalyst, October 3, 2024. Solo electronic artist, Vagabon, opened for Crumb and played mostly songs from her 2023 release, Sorry I Haven't Called, my favorite of which was "Lexicon" :D Crumb played a…
Ian George Band @ Blue House Stage Review
This past Saturday, Ian George performed at Blue House Stage, a local venue in Scotts Valley. My friend Emma and I drove just 15 minutes on the 17 and arrived at a winding road that led into mountains. We passed beautiful…
Childish Gambino New Album Review: An Open Letter to Donald Glover
Dear Mr. Glover, Your new album, Bando Stone and The New World, is very good. My favorite tracks are "Steps Beach" (4), "No Excuses" (11), and "Dadvocate" (15). I have been made aware that this album will also be the soundtrack of…
Jessica Pratt New Album Review: “Here in the Pitch”
KZSC Librarian Queen Jessica released her latest album "Here in the Pitch" last Friday. To sum it up, this album is 9 tracks and 27 minutes of heaven. Her songs are dreamy as always, but for the first time, she…
Adrianne Lenker: “Bright Future” Review
KZSC Librarian Bright Future (March 2024) was recorded directly to tape by Adrianne and producer Philip Weinrobe (who also produced "Songs and Instrumentals"). The barebones recording technique is reminiscent of the likes of Jessica Pratt and Sibylle Baier, and…
Librarian’s Lament: A Monthly Record of Cool Finds From Our Physical Media Library
KZSC Librarian Every great radio station has a great collection of physical media, and KZSC is no exception. Here are my favorite finds from this month:
Faye Is God
KZSC Librarian Dare I say this album is genius? This was my exact response after listening to Faye Webster’s new album, “Underdressed at the Symphony,” for the third time. The first couple singles to come out–”But Not Kiss,” “Lifetime,” and…
The Grace of Jeff Buckley
By Ryan Davis The alternative rock singer, Jeff Buckley, died 26 years ago this Monday. His death on May 29, 1997 was tragic for his family, friends, and fans; but his life is something to commemorate and celebrate. Buckley’s music…
Oldies Playlist for Spring
by Ryan McLean Davis Springtime is approaching and so are finals. Take a break from everything and listen to some music! If you're looking for a relaxing playlist of oldies for spring, look no further... Two Winters Long by Irma…
New Album Review: ‘flounder’ by quinnie
by Ryan McLean Davis Emerging bedroom pop artist quinnie released her first album at the end of last month. Every song on 'flounder' encapsulates what it means to fall in love in this generation, with underlying themes of the intricacies (and simplicities)…
Mac DeMarco New Album Review
by Ryan McLean Davis “DON’T GO,” I howled after I heard the rumor this morning that our darling Mac was hanging up the towel. But not to worry, my roommate is simply gullible, unlike me. Mac is still very much…
Playlist for the Winter Blues
By Ryan Davis The winter weather is settling in, and as the nights begin to get longer and the days become shorter, a lot of people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The lack of sunlight can take a toll on…
New Album Review: ‘SAP’ by Okay Kaya
By Ryan Davis Alternative pop artist Okay Kaya released her newest and third album ‘SAP’ on November 4th of this year. Kaya Wilkins wrote, performed, engineered, and produced the album, which features many other artists, including Adam Green, Zannie, Deem Spencer,…