Discussion with Nor Cal Carpenter’s Union
KZSC's DJ Badger meets with with a labor organizer for Nor Cal Carpenter's Union, regarding concerns over the bidders of a $140 million dollar student housing contract at UCSC.
Slater at Santa Cruz Catalyst – Concert Review
By Amahli Vivian Only nine months ago in June 2023, Orange County-based Slater (Nichlaus Beaty) visited Santa Cruz to promote his mixtape Beneath the Motel. Earlier this year on March 14, he returned to the Catalyst Atrium for the ongoing Still…
12th Watsonville Film Festival Shifts the Narrative: Showcasing Latino/a/e/x Talent on the Big Screen
This coming Thursday marks the opening of the 12th Annual Watsonville Film Festival, a three-day long event filled with screenings by and about Latine filmmakers - as well as a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the film La Mission. …
California towns are banning new gas stations. Big Oil is paying attention.
California towns are banning new gas stations. Big Oil is paying attention. By Kate Yoder, Grist "This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here." When oil and gas companies attack a climate campaign, activists…
Night of Ideas
Philosophers, poets and ponderers alike are all in luck: tomorrow, March 1st, will mark the very first Night of Ideas in Santa Cruz. The event, which was introduced to the US through the French Embassy, is a yearly occurrence coordinated…
UCSC Men’s Ice Hockey Interview
DJ Badger (KZSC News and Talk Director) chats with two members of the UCSC Men's Ice Hockey team to talk about the upcoming season, the history of Ice Hockey at UCSC, and what we can expect from them in the…
Slaughter Beach, Dog captivates The Catalyst 1/16/23
By Carolyn Mish On Jan. 16, Slaughter Beach, Dog played the main stage at The Catalyst to a transfixed crowd, a mirrorball illuminating the venue from the inside out. It was, to put it simply, a great show. I got…
Indigo de Souza + Babehoven Captivate Crowd with Live Sold Out Show at The Independent
By Amahli Vivian Still reveling in the Spotify Wrapped afterglow of Indigo de Souza being my most-played artist of the year, being able to see her live was a more than enjoyable experience. Following the release of her album All…
UnBeeLievable Bugadelic Rock: Interview with Doolittle Ladybug
Producing bugadelic rock all the way from Reno, Nevada, Doolittle Ladybug - vocalist Alyssa Lazarro, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Jack Nady, drummer Lukas Farias, bassist Kyle Hutchings, and lead guitarist Nic Graver - is not your typical run-of-the-mill-five-piece jam band. They're a group of…
‘Shut it Down for Palestine’ Demonstration
News and Talk Director This past Thursday, hundreds of students, professors, and community members gathered at the bottom of the UCSC campus to protest the ongoing conflict in Gaza and to show support for Palestine. Led by Students for Justice…
University of California Radio Network – 11/4/23
News and Talk Director This past weekend marked the University of California Radio Network, where student officers and adult advisors from 11 different California college radio stations convened for a weekend of skill sharing, advice from seasoned radio vets and…
KZSC Exclusive Interview with Cut Chemist
Interview by DJ Fodderstompf Earlier this year, KZSC DJ Fodderstompf interviewed producer and DJ Cut Chemist, who is based in New York. Cut Chemist discusses his artistic journey, playing live, and more in this exclusive interview!
Real Indie Artists Drive Minivans: Interview with Mom Cars
By Emma Speicher If there is one band that knows how to sell the ultimate indie band mantra, it’s Mom Cars. Mom Cars - vocalist and guitarist Brendon Le, drummer Jacob Thrasher, guitarist Cole Winters, and backup vocalist and bassist,…
KZSC Interviews Lady Wray
Interview by DJ Fodderstompf and DJ Shove It KZSC's DJ Fodderstompf and DJ Shove It interview singer-songwriter Lady Wray on her ongoing tour, journey as an artist, and more in this KZSC exclusive interview!
People Have to Know Ray Bull By Now
By Natalie Gerber Ray Bull's New EP Know By Now Review Ray Bull, an alternative duo based in Bushwick Brooklyn, just released a four song EP that has invaded my mind. I discovered their music last summer through a friend…
High Desert Rock with a Bit O’ Twang: Interview with Charity Kiss
By Emma Speicher If there is one band that would perfectly capture the ethereal experience of living in a neon Nevadan landscape, it would be the one and only Charity Kiss. Fresh off their impressive six state pilgrimage, I had…
What the Funk?!: Interview with GTRI and 7Come11
By Emma Speicher Every Tuesday night from 7pm to late, a crowd of unconventional characters of all ages gather at Woodhouse Brewery in Santa Cruz. A lustrous voice pours through the doors, accompanied by an oscillation of organic synth and…
An On-Air Interview with The Sextones
By Angelo Claure The following is an on air interview conducted by myself (DJ Slow Jamz) for my music show Ramblin Hours live on KZSC Friday May 12th with The Sextones. The band originates out of Reno, Nevada and their…
An Evening with Death Grips – Live at the Warfield
By Brock Hrehor Going into a Death Grips show, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Between the band’s difficult to categorize sound and sparse online presence, it’s scarcely an exaggeration to say I was going in blind. Although words…
AFSCME 3299 Launches 25/5 Campaign
AFSCME Local 3299 is the UC's largest employee union, encompassing over 30,000 Service Workers, Skilled Craft Workers, Patient Care Technical Workers, and more. They encompass all 10 of the University of California campuses including clinics, laboratories, and medical centers. What…
Snail Mail at the Rio Theater
By Seanan Maher It's a tough gig, playing a show in Santa Cruz on 4/20. I've seen amazing bands fail to get the energy of a crowd up even on days where the whole audience hadn't been inhaling the Devil's…