Loud Rock Charts: 8/6
Can you believe its August already? I can't. I still feel like it's June. Pretty soon, us UCSC students have to go back to the grind that is school. I am not looking forward to upper division math homework. It's…
A “Vacationer” Vacation In < 3 Minutes...
I'm making my way via automobile up to Oregon for a mini-vacation. Nothing too lavish—I'll be gone less than a week and still be in a separate hemisphere than the Bahamas. But it's just enough time to get away from that plague of the…
Ban College Football?
I recently heard a podcast on NPR's Intelligence Squared regarding a ban on college football. I often overhear new students of UCSC talking about how they wish the university had a football team. I found it strange to hear it so…
Loud Rock Charts: 7/31
Apologies to the one or two people looking forward to the charts every week. I was out of town, and just got back. I arrive, however, with an interview with The Contortionist's lead singer Jonathan Carpenter. Look forward to it…
KZSC Jazz Charts
What a summer for jazz, non stop incoming new music! It's a good thing. Thanks to volunteer and future DJ Jamfrazi for helping the jazz department while your humble director is away. We will hit the ground running in September…
Loud Rock Charts: 7/17
Ever been immensely excited for an album but when it finally comes out, you're disappointed by how it turned out? I know the feeling, trust me. This summer however I have not been disappointed by a single record, not even…
Weezer…in Hebrew!
It is very common for contemporary World Music artists to remake popular American songs while still staying true to their culture. With YouTube, it's been easier than ever to find up-and-coming artists sharing their cultural talents in a more mainstream…
Loud Rock Charts: July 10th
If any of you out there are fans of metal (which, if you're reading this, is a safe assumption), you better check out Baroness' new album, Yellow and Green. They're currently streaming it over http://www.npr.org/2012/07/08/156292608/first-listen-baroness-yellow-and-green. Also, here's a relevant opportunity to…
Interview with Baroness’ Peter Adams
Sometimes I wonder how I've gotten so lucky to be able to interview some of the greatest musicians in the metal scene. Peter Adams of Baroness is no exception. They're arguably the most successful group to have combined progressive elements…
Santa Cruz Summer Jazz
As summer continues to roll forward, and you may find yourself bored of going to the beachevery day, why not check out some live jazz in town at the historic Kuumbwa Jazz venue? Shows you shouldn't miss in the coming…
Loud Rock Charts: July 3rd
Anyone excited for the upcoming Olympics? I sure as hell am. I can't wait to see if Michael Phelps can repeat his phenomenal performance in Beijing. What I'm most excited for, though, is to watch Usain Bolt compete. Call me…
Weekly Jazz Charts
As your skin tans and/or burns in the lovely summer sun, don't forget that there are some pretty burnin' tracks coming into the station too! Jazz Charts/Top 10 1 NICK WATERHOUSE Time's All Gone Innovative Leisure 2 SUNNIE PAXSON Bohemian…
Exposure is Contagious
Life at a college radio station reveals the following truth. Regardless of which genres you prefer, you will happen upon music that you never knew about, but now love. Case in point, QUINTRON!!! Some months ago, I came across his…
Change is in the Air!
Hi Everyone, As the school year comes to a close, it's time for the next generation of genre directors to take the reigns. My name is Nicholas (Nikki) Mokover, and I am currently interning with Jacqueline Culas for the Jazz…
Loud Rock Charts: June 26th
Summer tours are beginning to roll around. Just last week I was at the Death to All Tour, this week I'll be seeing Russian Circles, and the following month I've got The Contortionist (hopefully) and shortly after Summer Slaughter (insert…
Rock Charts – Summer
Here's some hot New albums that'll rule your next beach day. The ladies of Grass Widow hit #1 this week with their unique brand of harmony-driven post-punk. Beach House's Bloom has been hanging out near the top for the past…
Jazz Charts/Adds
Hey everyone, hope you've enjoyed your first official week of summer. While things cool down for you, we keep pushing forward here at KZSC; here's the Top 10 Jazz albums for this week along with the newest additions to our…
Loud Rock Charts: June 19th
Congratulations to all graduates of UCSC 2012! I personally went to my college's (Crown) gradutation ceremony to see some of my closest friends move on to bigger and better things. It'll be sad seeing some of them go, but I…
Mia Borders Interview
Mia Borders is a new face and voice in the New Orleans music scene. She discusses her background and new album Magnolia Blue in this interview.