Weyes Blood Releases 2022
By Maggie Ineno 2022 is coming to an end...but not without three new singles from Weyes Blood! I can say she's been quite generous to her listeners this year with her singles titled, "You're No Good," "It's Not Just Me,…
THE ART OF THE INDIVIDUAL – An Interview with John Lydon (Sex Pistols / Public Image Ltd.)
JOHN LYDON INTERVIEW by John Malkin (2019) John Lydon was singer for The Sex Pistols and continues performing and recording with Public Image Limited. Lydon lives in Southern California and became an American citizen in 2013. This interview was…
Concert Review: Julia Jacklin
By Molly Maher A few months back in June I impulsively bought myself a ticket to a Julia Jacklin concert at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. I prayed that with the combination of her angelic voice and my persuasion…
A Compelling Introduction to Santa Cruz: The Sun Room live at The Catalyst
Written by Rebecca Oregelย During my first full week of Santa Cruz, I won a pair of tickets to Sun Room, a band complete with four guys from Southern California who play indie rock with a youthful surf sound. Having…
KZSC Interviews Kate Bollinger
KZSC's DJ Shove It interviews indie-folk singer Kate Bollinger about her new releases, album covers, musical inspirations, and upcoming tour! Kate Bollinger is performing on October 18th at The Catalyst Atrium.
ONE LAST RIDE: Interview with OLIVER TREE
INTERVIEW WITH SANTA CRUZ'S OWN OLIVER TREE BY JOHN MALKIN 9/15/22 ONE LAST RIDE: OLIVER TREE COMES HOME WITH COWBOY TEARS By John Malkin Oliver Tree has gone from DJing at local Santa Cruz parties to performing in…
KZSC Interviews STS9
Interview by KZSC DJs Jet Jaguar & Dr. Funkenstein KZSC's DJs Jet Jaguar and Dr. Funkenstein interview STS9 on the band's inspirations, recording process and performance at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater.
The Shamanic Bones of Zen: Interview with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
โThe Shamanic Bones of Zenโ - Interview with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel by John Malkin (May 19, 2022) โThe Shamanic Bones of Zenโ Embraces Indigenous Roots and Ritualsย By John Malkin --- โThe Shamanic Bones of Zen: Revealing…
STS9 Concerts at the Quarry Amphitheater August 12th and 13th
KZSC is excited to announce that STS9, a Santa Cruz-based electronic band, is set to perform August 12th and 13th in the Quarry Amphitheater located within the UC Santa Cruz Campus. Tickets can be purchased at the links below! Links…
Tropa Magica Interview with KZSC
Interview by DJ Jet Jaguar, Dr. Funkenstein, and DJ Fodderstompf KZSC's DJ Jet Jaguar, Dr. Funkenstein, and DJ Fodderstompf interview Tropa Magica on the band's background and recent show at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz.
Tropa Magica Interview with KZSC
Art created by DJ Buddha Hannah Interview by DJ Jet Jaguar, Dr. Funkenstein, and DJ Fodderstompf KZSC's DJ Jet Jaguar, Dr. Funkenstein, and DJ Fodderstompf interview Tropa Magica on the band's background and recent show at Moe's Alley in…
AFRICAN ROOTS OF THE BLUES: Vieux Farka Toureฬ Releases โLes Racinesโ
Interview withย Vieux Farka Toureฬ - May 11, 2022 - "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin - KZSC 88.1 FM / kzsc.org AFRICAN ROOTS OF THE BLUES:ย Vieux Farka Toureฬ Releases โLes Racinesโ and Plays Felton Music Hall By…
KZSC Interviews Folk Punk Musician Shannon Lay
"KZSCโs DJs DJ Shove It and Goose interview musical artist Shannon Lay about her Santa Cruz current tours and musical inspiration"
Tricking Power Into Performing Acts of Love: Interview with Shepherd Siegel
Tricking Power Into Performing Acts of Love:ย New Book Celebrates Playful Disruption of Dominant Paradigm By John Malkin --- Shepherd Siegelโs new book โTricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters Through History Have Changed the Worldโ…
A Night in Late May: Girlultra at the Catalyst
More often than not, some of the best live performances are the ones you prepare for the least. On a comfortably cool Monday night, Girlultra performed in the atrium of the Santa Cruz Catalystโthe more intimate stage. My experience with…
UFC 275 Preview
By Charlie Erdman On June 11th, the UFC will host its sixth Pay-Per-View of the year, UFC 275. The action will take place in Singapore, marking the UFCโs first Pay-Per-View event in Southeast Asia. The fight card is stacked with…
The Far Side (Formerly of the Pharcyde) Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of their First Album, the Bizarre Ride, at the Catalyst, May 5, 2022
The Far Side (Formerly of the Pharcyde) Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of their First Album, the Bizarre Ride, at the Catalyst, May 5, 2022 Written by Annicka and Tallulah Annicka: In Santa Cruz, despite all better sense, the weekend starts…
Bedouine Interview with KZSC
Photo: Courtesy of Polly Antonia Barrowman Interview by DJ Shove It and DJ Goose KZSCโs DJs DJ Shove It and Goose interview indie folk musical artist Bedouine about her Santa Cruz show at Kuumbwa Jazz and the rest of…
Best in the West
Written by Charlie Erdman After two years of missing the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors are back in business. The Warriors began their playoff push with a dominant series win against the Denver Nuggets. Following their first-round win, the…
NBA Finals Preview! Warriors vs. Celtics
Written by William Coolidge For the NBA and basketball world, and similar to the phrase my friend wants to get tattooed on his chest, "This Is It". Sticking to the NBA though...there are only two teams left standing in the…
Pusha T Returns as Good as Ever on ๐๐ต’๐ด ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ด๐ต ๐๐ณ๐บ
Written by Sebastien Balembois In the 2010s, it appeared that Pusha T, formerly a part of rap duo Clipse with his brother No Malice, was going to undeservedly fly under the radar. That all changed with the release of Daytona…