by Iman Abedi LONG LIVE THE LOCAL SCENE!!! If you’re hunting for local musicians, look no further! Whether you're new to the scene or have been involved for a while, this playlist is for you. Listen to some NorCal hardcore…
Thanks to KZSC’s lovely rock director, I scored two tickets to see Mk.Gee during his Two Star and The Dream Police World Tour at the Fox Theater in Oakland — though not without some trials and tribulations. Initially, I thought…
On Saturday October 26th at the Catalyst, Suki Waterhouse played a show that I now consider one of my favorite live performances. After the opener, Bully, who set the stage with her high energy grunge rock sound, Waterhouse emerged from…
by DJ Cat Scratch Having seen Chicano Batman in the past in 2019, seeing them one last time before the bands recently announced hiatus was such a lovely experience. I remember the first time I saw them I was a…
There’s someone I can’t stop thinking about… Michael Silver, aka CFCF. An electronic musician, composer, and DJ, CFCF makes ambient and dance music that feels cold, tactile, and hypnotic, while also pumping out master class remixes. Since hearing his 2021…
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…
By DJ Spider Photo by Amelia Day Singer/Songwriter Amelia Day chats with DJ Spider about solo touring, writers block, and her latest album, Little One. September 22nd, 2024 In Studio B: Amelia Day sings "Therapist's Wet Dream", "Alma Mater" and "East…
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…
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…
by DJ Shove It Seeing Jessica Pratt live is unreal. Her voice has the same mystic charm that comes through in her recorded work, but with the added splendor of a full stage live set and full band accompanying her.…
Hi everyone! My name is Adrian's and welcome to my favorite fresh folk finds. I’ve spent a bunch of hours this quarter in the radio station processing new folk music—bangers and duds alike. Before we get started, I want…
Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is a festival unlike any other. It is more than just the music it features, or creative artists, and workshops it has to offer, it is a celebration of coming together as one community to…
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…
Photos taken inside the encampment by DJ Alla By: DJ Alla KZSC’s DJ Alla meets with a media liaison for the UCSC Students for Justice in Palestine organization, regarding their current encampment in the UCSC quarry, their demands for the…
Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is an annual music and arts festival that has been held in the United States for the past 21 years. Organized by The Do LaB, a Los Angeles-based event production company, the festival typically…
DJ Dhal interviews saxophonist Caleb Dillon-Murray about his new album “The Place To Be” and his inspirations, experiences, and process behind creating the album.
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…
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…
Last week my brother sent me a text telling me to give this new album SCRAPYARD a listen. Although I was originally intrigued upon receiving the message, I was immediately captivated upon playing the opening of this track "DUSTCLUSTER" featuring…
By Daniel Villalva I had an opportunity to speak with Mitra Ghaffari about her short documentary titled Bicycle Island, a film that will be screening at the Watsonville Film Festival this Saturday, March 9th. Ghaffari had filmed this short…
