On Assignment: Lightning in the Bottle 2019
by kaviar This year I was super lucky to be able to attend Lightning In a Bottle for KZSC. I had heard a lot about the festival, it is definitely beloved in the eyes of many festival regulars, so as…
Tastebreakers with Rocko
On this week's episode of Tastebreakers, our volunteer coordinator, DJ Rocko talks about Curtis Mayfield's legendary first solo live album Curtis/Live! and why it's special to him. Catch his show, Super 8, while it's still around, Tuesdays 8-10 pm.
DJ Fizzi Pop Attends Serenity Gathering!
Among the flowing grass plains and the twinkling lakes of the Woodward Reservoir, festival goers kicked up the dust and vibed their cares away at Serenity Gathering Music Festival in Oakdale, California. A three-day extravaganza (April 26-28) featuring music from…
Album Review: IGOR by Tyler, the Creator
by Audrey Peshkam Tyler, The Creator has blessed us once again with his newest album IGOR. The album features a vast range of artists including Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Playboi Carti, Mild High Club, King Krule, and Devonte Hynes: an…
On Assignment: Bane’s World @ the Catalyst 5/2
by DJ Maybe A Thursday night in the midst of week 5 and my mind is everywhere. I’m thinking about midterms, work, how I got called into jury duty, my dirty laundry pile that multiplies at a rate I can’t…
Starcralwer: LA’s Rock’n’Roll Band that Aims to Excite You
Starcralwer: LA's Rock'n'Roll Band that Aims to Excite You by: Sunday Valentine Starcrawler is here to ignite you and they're not afraid to do it. They have a sound that is reminiscent of a 70s-80s rock’n’roll attitude, and their performances…
A Cheap (But Sweet) Mother’s Day Gift
by Audrey Peshkam Mother’s Day is this Sunday and chances are you forgot. You’re also probably too broke to get her a proper gift that really shows how much you love her and appreciate all the sacrifices she’s made for…
In the Feels: An Intro to Snoh Aalegra
Dissolve into low touching tones and ascend with the light elongated vocal notes of Swedish Persian singer-songwriter Snoh Aalegra. From songs with lofi sounding instrumentals to traditional R&B with an added a dash of swedish soul, Snoh Aalegra has been…
Album Review: Rico Nasty and Kenny Beats Anger Management
by dj saratonin Screaming and raging in the back of her songs, you'll find Rico Nasty accompanied by her partner-in-crime Kenny Beats. The iconic duo began collaborating in 2017-2018, when they worked together on some of Rico Nasty's most notorious…
On Assignment: Photos from Sol Blume 2019
by djsap, DJ Hari, and DJ RIZZYSTAYDIZZY On a warm Saturday, April 27, 2019, thousands of young music fans gathered at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Sacramento for the second annual Sol Blume Festival, spotlighting the up and coming in R&B…
Tastebreakers with DJ Galexy
On this episode of Tastebreakers, Rock Director Galexy talks about the iconic garage compilations, Nuggets: the Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era and their influence on her musical taste. Don't forget to tune into Garage Rats with her on…
KZSC OUTREACH: @UCSC COLLEGE 9/10
KZSC collaborates with College 9/10! During this open tabling event that happened on April 26, 2019, students came in and learned how to DJ/spin, radio curriculum, music & news journalism, and most importantly, walked away with some KZSC merch! Big…
Tastebreakers with Cruncan Cronuts
Kicking off a new series called Tastebreakers where DJs talk about their favorite gems from our KZSC music library. In our first episode, our Station Manager, DJ Cruncan Cronuts, of Local Brew & formally Born on Air, talks about R.E.M.'s…
Photo Set: Earl Sweatshirt 4/20 @ The Catalyst
On April 20th, The Catalyst in downtown Santa Cruz was rockin' with the presence of Earl Sweatshirt– a member of one of the most influential groups today: OFWGKTA. It was a sold out show, and the energy from the audience…
Amy Hanaiali’i on Wiki Wiki Wednesday, April 24th
On Wiki Wiki Wednesday, we are scheduled to speak to Amy Hanaiali'i, as her travel time and television interviews permit. Maybe 8:15- 8:30 am, perhaps 8:30- 8:45 am, but contingent upon her availability. Her music will speak for her, as…
deM atlaS Interview: Bad Actress, Mental Health, & Growing like a “Rose out of Concrete”
by Sunday Valentine “I’m never quite content, like something's always kind of underneath and that's where the music comes from... Bad Actress comes from being real. I'm not acting.” Diving into deM atlaS’s album Bad Actress, will give you…
On Assignment: Murs @ the Catalyst
by Timothy Hoffman April 10th, 2019, Two Hip Hop heavyweights and an up and coming emcee took the stage at The Catalyst in Downtown Santa Cruz to deliver electrifying and passionate performances. The artists performing were Cojo, Locksmith, and Murs.…
Albandz x Juskii P make their rap video debut with single “Suckas Inna Kickback”
Juskii P & his bro AlBandz made a hit "Suckas Inna Kickback." The song is pretty self-explanatory but what many people don't know about, that it was also a freestyle; making something out of nothing. Check out the visual below…
PROJECT REVIEW: Kevin Abstract – Ghettobaby EP
FAV TRACKS: Big Wheels, Georgia, Corpus Christi, Baby Boy BROCKHAMPTON founder and fickle Twitter user Kevin Abstract is back to captivate our eardrums in 2019. After dropping the first part of the ARIZONA baby album a week prior, Abstract has…
KZSC OUTREACH: @UCSC TERRY FRIETAS CAFE C9/10
KZSC collaborates with Terry Frietas Cafe at College 9/10! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxLa5KoFDVI&w=560&h=315] During this open tabling event that happened on April 11, 2019, students came in and learned how to DJ/spin, radio curriculum, music & news journalism, and most importantly, walked…
Happy Spring from DJ Maddie
Spring is here! It’s time to reawaken from that winter funk and feel the sun on your shoulders. DJ Maddie’s spring playlist features a wide variety of tracks from different genres and different countries. The laid back assortment can accompany…