KZSC Jazz Charts 2/19
After what felt like a week of summer weather it's finally a chilly 50 degrees with rain in California. For a second I thought winter was over. Your Charts and Adds for the week as follows: KZSC Jazz Charts 1…
Loud Rock Charts: 12/19
I sincerely hope everyone has had a great three day weekend! In celebration of our forefathers, why not take a listen to some awesome new metal? In particular, Suffocation's Pinnacle of Bedlam has been making waves in the metal community, for great…
Loud Rock Charts: 2/12
In this week's version of great awesome new metal, we see hardcore band Shai Hulud release what could amount to be one of the finest albums in the genre since Converge's Jane Doe (yep, you heard me right). Also dropping…
Jazz Album Review: Branford Marsalis “Four MFs Playin’ Tunes”
This week I had the opportunity to listen to Branford Marsalis' newest release, Four Mfs Playin' Tunes. This album is the first of his to feature 21 year old drummer Justin Faulkner who in the last 5 years has replaced…
Loud Rock Charts: 2/5
In this latest addition of new Loud Rock stuff 'n' things, the whole world is subject to the awesome instrumentation of Pomegranate Tiger, an instrumental outfit not unlike that of Scale the Summit or Animals as Leaders. However, they're original…
KZSC Jazz Charts for the week of 2/1/2013
Hello, hope everyone is having a good week and looking forward to the weekend. Here are the KZSC Jazz charts and adds for the week: KZSC Jazz Charts 1 MIMI FOX Standards, Old And New 2 JACKIE RYAN Listen Here …
Loud Rock Charts: 1/29
The week of January 29th brings upon us a very heavy slew of metal. Arguably the best record to drop so far, Vertikal sees Cult of Luna further themselves as the leaders in the post metal genre. I thought it…
KZSC Jazz Charts
This week has been a little off in regards to the mail, so I've decided to do the charting early to get into a new flow of things. Additionally this week, I'm welcoming the Jazz Director intern Jared Frazier (Jamfrazi)…
Cult of Luna’s Vertikal: Crushing All Souls Soon At Your Local Retailer
I'm embarrassed to say it, but my time with Cult of Luna has been a relatively short one. I only discovered them about a year ago through a friend, and even then their music didn't engage me to the extreme that it…
Jazz Charts 1/22
After a wonderful holiday and inherent lack of mail, the jazz charts only have one new add: Jose James' "No Beginning No End" which I am very excited to have. This album is where genres break down and the artist can…
Loud Rock Charts: 1/22
In this week's sexy edition of new Loud Rock, we see Holy Grail release one of the best album of the year so far with Ride the Void. It's in the same vein as new classic metal, with a thrashy spin…
Pop! Culture! And Why It Sticks Around.
The first record I ever bought with my own money was No Doubt’s Rock Steady. When my friends came over, we’d take turns mimicking Gwen Stefani’s chesty vocals into an old broom handle while the CD whirred in my…
Mac DeMarco Cooks Up Something Good on “2”
Oh hi! Didn't see you there. I'd like to talk to you about a wonderful little record by a guy who goes by the name of Mac DeMarco. DeMarco - a Canadian singer-songwriter, formerly of the band Makeout Videotape -…
First Hip Hop Charts of 2013
Here's just a quick snapshot of some of the new Hip Hop that is getting played on KZSC in the new year: 1 ROC MARCIANO - Reloaded 2 DJ VADIM - Don't Be Scared 3 E-DUBBLE - Reset 4 PAT…
Jazz Charts 1/15
Hello everyone, Here is this week's edition of the KZSC Jazz Charts. Topping them this week comes an independent/self release from vocalist Lauren Desberg with her EP "Sideways." This album features many up and coming young jazz stars on the…
Loud Rock Charts: 1/15
After 4 long years, Voivod is finally back with their newest full length, Target Earth. It's the first record to feature their new guitarist, Daniel Mongrain, and the first since 1991 to feature their original bassist. Also, Incite, who is releasing an…
Django Fail !
Though not for the reasons being bandied about, I did not like this movie. But, since this is a blog for KZSC, let's keep to issues musically related...... I am a huge fan of QT, and have found his…
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.…
Loud Rock Charts: 1/8
Alas, it is time once again to bring ourselves back into reality. However, that also means more awesome music for the masses. This week brings some really neat stuff out of Corsair, a band that actually self released their first…
Kensington Blues Comin’ Back: Remembering Jack Rose
December 5th marked the three-year anniversary of the passing of guitarist and visionary Jack Rose. Over those three years the brilliance of his music has remained constant. His unwavering dedication to not only wowing listeners with his brilliant technical skill,…
Brootalisk’s Top 25 Loud Rock Albums of 2012
How does one attempt to define a year that has experienced a continually expanding range of sensations through the means of musical endeavors? Is it even possible to describe the feelings that 2012 has displayed, whether they be sadness, contentment, pain, or exuberance? The…