Brootalisk’s Top Ten Loud Rock Albums of 2013
When each year is over, I'm always at a loss for how to summarize what a phenomenal year it's been for metal, and 2013 was no different. It was the first year ever that a metal album was named the…
Loud Rock Concerts in November
Raise your Satan Horns, because IT'S TIME TO ROCK! There is a Thanksgiving bounty of ridiculously good shows lined up in November, including one in Santa Cruz! Thee Parkside in San Francisco on November 7th: Doors @ 9:00pm - Scale the…
Rosetta’s The Anaesthete: A Transformation Worth Exploring Instead Goes Ignored
Post metal outfit Rosetta have recently undergone a thorough face-lift. Their “modernized” band logo is entirely unreadable. Their new album cover is a striking aberration from the ensemble's previous artworks. They've become their own band, removing themselves from their previous…
Brootalisk’s Top Ten Albums of the Half Year
Since everyone is doing it, I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon (that's what all the cool kids are doing, right?) and share the ten albums in 2013 that have made me change my booty shorts more than I'd like…
Greg Puciato from The Dillinger Escape Plan Talks Crazy Shows & Crazier Poop!
Yes, you read that headline correctly. As the vocalist for (in)famous extreme metal band The Dillinger Escape Plan, Greg Puciato has seen some shit. Literally. In this exclusive interview, Greg mentions a hilariously disgusting event that will go down in UK history.…
Coming Soon In Hip Hop
The next month holds some exciting news for hip hop fans. Here at KZSC we're especially stoked to see the release of 2 albums, the first being from none other than Tyler, The Creator. His third studio album Wolf is…
2012 KZ$C Hip Hop Awards
1. Iggy Azalea, Glory (EP) Iggy Azalea was signed by T.I. earlier this year and blew up with her single "Murda Bizness" off of her EP. This Australian babe raps like nobody's business, combining unstoppable sex appeal and rough lyrics.…
Brother Ali In Santa Cruz
On October 26 Brother Ali graced Santa Cruz with his presence downtown at The Catalyst. Homeboy Sandman opened, freestylin' up a storm and bringing some serious energy to the room with his conscious lyrics. Brother Ali in my opinion is…
Cold? Grab A Hoodie!
If you are here in Santa Cruz you know that we've had unseasonably warm fall weather...up until now. The nights are already getting longer and we expect our winter chill to last into 2013. Luckily, you can combat the cold…
Album Review: Tilly And The Wall’s “Heavy Mood”
When it comes to going back to school, nothing is better than new music that keeps your walk to class up-beat and motivated. Tilly And The Wall's new album Heavy Mood is filled with stomps and claps, making it the…
UCSC Student Open House @ KZSC
KZSC has space for new UCSC student volunteers. No experience is needed (we provide the training), so if you're a UCSC Student with a passion for music, sports, talk radio and/or pizza, then a KZSC's Student Open House Event is…
Upcoming Shows At The Catalyst
Summer is the perfect time to put on your dancing shoes and go see your favorite artists performing live. The Catalyst always hosts a great collection of bands, and this season is no different. Here are some of the upcoming…
Aesop Rock’s New One
Any Aesop Rock fans will be happy to hear that he has recently dropped a new album, Skelethon. This is the San Francisco-based rapper and producer's sixth studio album and first self-produced project. Skelethon contains a multitude of playful and…
Universal Grapevine 12/27/11
On this week's show, UCSC Professor Winifred Frick talks about Brown Myotis Bats and environmentalist Grey Hayes discusses Global Warming.
Universal Grapevine 11/29/2011
Guest Bob Taren speaks about city and county political issues. Guest Jim Mosher discusses alcohol legal policies.
Universal Grapevine 11/22/2011
Guest Ralph Abraham speaks about mathematics, culture and education. Guest Gary Patton discusses water use and desalination plants.
Universal Grapevine 11/15/2011
Nine Bookshop Santa Cruz Young Writers Contest winners read their entries.
Universal Grapevine 11/8/11
Guest Don Young discusses his book, "The Battle For Snow Mountain." Guest Robert Sward discusses his book "New and Selected Poems 1957-2011."
Universal Grapevine 11/1/2011
Guest Nina Simon discusses the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History and Meg Sandow discusses the Homeless Garden Project.