On October 29th, 2017, RIZ aka RSD & Chuck Bass got to see Multi-Platinum Award Winning Rapper, Singer, Producer, and Songwriter Sage the Gemini at The Catalyst. We were able to land a really fun interview with him after the show…
@rizzystaydizzy interviews Drew BangA aka lil groovy of the HNRL Crew! Check it out below. Via no-platform.com: Riz interviews Drew Banga at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA. In the interview they discuss being on tour with Duckwrth for Rich Chigga’s, ‘Come To My Party’ Tour, The Honor Roll, Hiero Day, and…
By John Malkin In 1982 the film Koyaanisqatsi had its first public screening and quickly became an influential classic. Directed by Godfrey Reggio with music by Philip Glass, the film was titled after a Hopi word – Koyaanisqatsi – which means “life…
I had the opportunity to talk with Monica Kim Garza, an artist who is currently working out of Atlanta, Georgia. Her art features colorful beach landscapes, nude portraits of people with different shapes and sizes, often relaxing in tropical places…
Jesse Colin Young has been singing songs about the environment, peace and relationships since the start of his solo career in 1964. In Carol's interview on the Test of Time Jesse describes the Youngbloods' early days as the house band…
Jethro Tull blended hard rock, blues, folk and surreal lyrics to become one of the most unique progressive rock bands of our era. Joining Tull in 1969 for the recording of “Living in the Past”, Martin Barre continued to provide…
I caught up with "Homegrown Mobile Alabama's" OMB Peezy. OMB Peezy was first signed by E-40's SickWidIt Records, and he just recently signed with 300 Entertainment, the record label behind Fetty Wap & the Migos. In this interview, we talk…
Every year at KZSC we have to say goodbye to graduating Djs. In this interview Djs Null (Glass Castle II), Elbo (Got Rapps?) and Syd the Kyd (No Pasa Nada) reminisce about some of their favorite memories and experiences from…
The Ace of Cups, one of the first all-women rock bands emerging in the mid-sixties , were at the center of the San Francisco music scene and the summer of love in 1967. Fifty years later, the group has come together to record a proper studio album of old and new songs. Listen here to Carol's exclusive interview on the Test of Time with Ace of Cups' guitarist & bassist Denise Kaufman.
I locked in an interview with up and coming Soundcloud producer @HighNiggaPies (@HNP) residing from Oakland CA, in Berkeley, CA on 6.29.17. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WBiivDUEHA&w=650&h=315 Follow HNP on socials: Twitter IG Soundcloud
Since the Spring 2017 quarter has ended, I've been doing a number of interviews, trying to help put on these upcoming musicians, especially from the Bay Area. I interviewed Rubber Band Clan's finest (RBC) Bugzy from Richmond, California. Bugzy has…
On 5.26.17, @rizzystaydizzy got to interview one of the hottest musicians & producers in the Bay Area right now, @remedy415 right before he opened up on day 1 of 3 sold out shows headlined by SOB X RBE at the Social Hall in his…
@rizzystaydizzy got a chance to interview East Oakland's 1-O.A.K. when he stopped by UC Santa Cruz for the Pop Up Concert Series hosted by the Dean of Students & the Student Union Assembly (SUA) on 5.6.17. He has been making moves lately…
Check it out! @rizzystaydizzy caught up with Logan and Jordan from the internationally known band Katchafire from New Zealand after their stop at The Catalyst in downtown Santa Cruz on 4.16.17. Not only did I get to meet Katchafire but I caught up with the one and only Rebel Souljahz & Eli-Mac after their stop at The Catalyst in downtown Santa Cruz on 4.11.17.
Two Sundays ago, on the 23rd of last month, I had the opportunity to interview Wrekmeister Harmonies at The Crepe Place before their set that night. Wrekmeister Harmonies is JR Robinson and Esther Shaw, an experimental project that mixes elements…
Tell us a little bit about yourself. My DJ name is CassetteDream. When I am not at KZSC I enjoy swimming, studying and riding my bike. My favorite rapper is Earl Sweatshirt. I have an incredible sense of humor and…
I went back to my hometown Vallejo during the spring break and saw nonstop posts on social media about an event called #MoreArtMusic by #MoreArtParty and I definitely wanted to see what all the fuss was about. So, on Saturday,…
Hello Jazzy and Bluesy Folks We hope you've been listening to all the wonderful jazz and blues programming we've had so far this program schedule. In case you missed any, below is a list of the shows on the schedule…
I caught up with the hottest artists on the block right now, from my hometown Vallejo, located in the North Bay Area, SOB X RBE. The group was on tour with Platinum recording artist and producer Sage The Gemini, and…
I caught Vallejo rapper, Nef The Pharoah last week during his Changuary Tour stop at the Catalyst. We talked about his extensive amount of vlogging done in high school, Nardwaur, and alcohols endorsed by other rap artists. Enjoy that and…