Album Review: DADA by B Boys
DADA - B BOYS Written by Haley Young The band B Boys released an epic album called Dada in 2017 that blends fast punchy rock with some punk undertones, like Parquet Courts on steroids. It’s one of those magic albums…
A VEHICLE TO SOMEWHERE: Gary Numan on his 21st Album Intruder and How He Got Here
By John Malkin Gary Numan has had an extraordinary musical career spanning almost five decades. He rode the first wave of British punk into developing electronic-synth rock fused with science fiction themes. Numan had two worldwide hits in 1979 with…
Beat Banter: Jordan Sobolew — Reptoid
Drum machines have no soul, and neither does Jordan Sobolew Article and Interview by Ben Goldstein Why is Jordan Sobolew, easily one of the most inventive and idiosyncratic drummers of the era, not first to spring to mind when people…
Artist Spotlight: Duncan Hartwell
Written by DJ Locrian Based out of Los Angeles, Duncan Hartwell a producer, singer songwriter, and also tours around california as a lead guitarist for many churches. This artist is a multi-instrumentalist playing through different music mediums such as guitar,…
Album Review: I Disagree by Poppy
Written by Sabine Hovnanian I Disagree As someone who dives deep into the pool of metal music, I never expected to enjoy an album as much as Poppy’s I Disagree. I had always been a fan of her music,…
The Life and Legacy of Stevie Wonder
Written by Jack Houlihan After being born with retinopathy, Stevie Wonder wasn’t going to let being blind get in the way of him chasing after his passions. After his talent was recognized while he sang in church, he was brought…
KZSC X Greer Interview: Live from the Catalyst
KZSC X Greer Interview: Live from the Catalyst Interview by DJ Buddha Hannah, DJ Shove It, and DJ Ligma November 5, 2021 KZSC’s own DJ Buddha Hannah, DJ Shove It, and DJ Ligma had the distinct and rockin’ pleasure…
A WORLD WITHOUT POLICE: An Interview with Geo Maher
Art by Hannah Rouland, @hannah.tor.art “This is what the police try to do every day. They naturalize their existence. They did not always exist. And yet we act as if this is an eternal force. We…
DJ Spotlight: Tiffany Harmon
Written by Sierra Grindstaff While at KZSC, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tiffany on the Program Review Committee while attending UCSC as a student employee. When I served as Program Director, I worked closely with Tiffany as…
THE SILENT MIND IS OPEN: Swiss Pianist Nik Bärtsch Explains Ritual Groove Music in New Book
. . . . . . . . Art by Hannah Rouland, @hannah.tor.art THE SILENT MIND IS OPEN: Swiss Pianist Nik Bärtsch Explains Ritual Groove Music in New Book October 26, 2021 Photo by Claude Hofer “Listening: Music, Movement,…
Your New Favorite Beach Band: KATZ
Story and Interview by Dalila Ramirez Surf rock is a notorious ode to coastal lifestyle and the beauty of storytelling through music. It’s unique in the guitar riffs and the groovy tunes it carries. It’s evolved over the years spreading…
Beat Banter: Christian Hell
Story and Interview by Ben Goldstein I happened upon Hong Kong Fuck You when they shared a bill with Machine Girl Christmas 2019. And thank fuck I did then because their three releases the following year pretty much got…
JAZZ AND JUSTICE: An Interview with Jazz Drummer, Bandleader, and Educator Terri Lyne Carrington By John Malkin
Terri Lyne Carrington began playing drums when she was five years old, beating out rhythms on her grandfather’s drumkit. Her father was also a saxophonist and drummer and her musical aspirations were supported by family and friends. If others admonished,…
Remove the California Mission Bells: An Interview with Valentin Lopez, Chair of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band
Art by Hannah Rouland, @hannah.tor.art Remove the California Mission Bells: An Interview with Valentin Lopez, Chair of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band August 23, 2021 Santa Cruz, California is the first city in the state to remove the El Camino…
AR-15 Stolen from Santa Cruz Police Department Four Years Ago Still Missing By John Malkin
Art by Hannah Rouland @hannah.tor.art AR-15 Stolen from Santa Cruz Police Department Four Years Ago Still Missing By John Malkin In 2017 an AR-15 assault rifle was stolen from the Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) and the theft was never…
Featured Crash Course Event 06/06/2021 (Local Bay Area Artist Collective)
By DJ TABS (Tabatha Ruiz) For those of you who are interested in the music scene and are ready to come out and make appearances amidst this Pandemic and tiresome quarantine, you should definitely check out some of these Local Bay…
What about Death?
By Duncan Ober The debate over the first ever punk band is as old as the genre itself. While Ramones from New York released their first record in 1976 and over in London the Damned, Sex Pistols, and the Clash…
This Blessed Osmosis: A Playlist by Alyce Thornhill
“Save the Children,” Gil Scott-Heron “We've got to do something, yeah, to save the children/ Soon it will be their turns to try and save the world” Gil Scott-Heron’s spoken-word lyrical style and blending of genres such as jazz and…
In Session: Sir Froderick (Feature Interview)
Story and Interview by DJ Mixolydian DJ Mixolydian is back with another feature interview for In Session. This time, KZSC presents to you: Sir Froderick. A laid-back beatmaker, record store (and label) owner, hip-hop connoisseur, and king of the tape…
Artist Spotlight – Hook
By : DJ Honey Bucket Hook is an up-and-coming rapper from Riverside, California. (Shoutout to Queen Beats (on KZSC Tuesdays at 10 pm) for enlightening me.) Her stepdad was a rapper and encouraged Hook to pursue music by helping her…