Cassette Dream’s Top 10 Albums of 2018
I've spent 2018 listening hard to music so you don't have to. To the best of my memory here are my top albums. The list is incomplete, I was unable to listen to everything that came out this year :(…
DJ Hari’s Top 10 Albums of 2018
This year brought so much good music that I couldn't keep up with it and making this list was hell on earth. 10) Mitski, Be the Cowboy, Dead Oceans A slight sonic departure from Puberty 2, but a welcome one. Mitski shows…
Blucat’s Top 10 Albums of 2018
Recently christened KZSC DJ, Blucat, shares his Top 10 Albums of 2018. 10. Natalia loufocarde- Musas Vol.2- The Second installment to Natalia Loufocarde’s Musas. The artist and her merry band, Los Macarenos, bring listeners another album of southern American Folk…
DJ Maladroit’s Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2018
Pixelation Sensation's DJ Maladroit shares his Top 10 Albums of 2018. Superorganism - Self-titled Fusing indie poptimism with bedroom psychedelia, Superorganism playfully meanders during its just over 30 minute running time to provide comfort for the anxiety-ridden teen in all…
We’re Announcing a New Website for 2019
KZSC is proud to announce that our website is now updated for the 2010s in style!
Album Review: “Some Rap Songs” by Earl Sweatshirt
by DJ Hari, DJ Lavendar, DJ Cheeto, & Cameron Cardwell Odd Future Wolfgang Kill Them All, or simply, Odd Future hit the independent hip hop scene over a decade ago with a characteristically adolescent wave of impact, spawning a cult…
Album Review: Whack World by Tierra Whack
by DJ LZRFND Couldn't let 2018 pass without remembering one of the most, imaginative, inspired, and out-there projects of the year. Philadelphia rapper Tierra Whack released Whack World, a fifteen-minute mini-album of sorts, with an accompanying music video. Don't let…
At the End of Finals, Listen to This
by dj saratonin With finals here and all the chaos that it brings, I compiled a small playlist of songs that may help you relax at the end of the day, or even help you fall asleep when you get…
Album Review: Noir by Smino
by dj saratonin It is almost impossible to not distinguish rapper and singer Smino’s voice in a sea of mixed harmonies and sounds. Following his debut album blkswn, Smino collaborated with various other artists, one of which included Noname. What…
CAL-A TALKS TOUR, FAKE POP, 2K19, E-40, AARON LAU, HEALTH/WEALTH, BEING MEXICAN AND MORE!
CAL-A, is a multi-faceted individual as he is a Producer & the DJ for P-Lo. Three quarters into the #PRIME Tour, CAL-A sits down with our Hip-Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY & talks Tour, Fake Pop, 2K19 E-40, Aaron Lau, Health & Wealth, Being…
small talk: vanessa silberman & carissa johnson
KZSC's DJ Maladroit (Dustin) sits down with Vanessa Silberman & Carissa Johnson to talk musical influences, encounters with strangers, and favorite vegan treats. Follow DJ Maladroit on social media: Spotify: spoti.fi/2StwCSf Instagram: @pacific.recursion https://soundcloud.com/kzsc/small-talk-vanessa-silberman Photos from the KZSC studio:
small talk: guala beatz
Dustin (DJ Maladroit) got to sit down with hip-hop beat maker Guala Beatz. They discuss Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, video game nostalgia, and more. Follow DJ Maladroit on social media: Spotify: spoti.fi/2StwCSf Instagram: @pacific.recursion https://soundcloud.com/kzsc/small-talk-w-guala-beatz
JAUZ @ The Catalyst 11/7/18 Show Review by Josh aka DJ iEHOA
Sam Vogel better known as JAUZ brings his shark squad to invade the waters of Santa Cruz on November 17 at The Catalyst. Based in the Bay Area, Jauz produces tracks across many genres such as future bass, dubstep, and…
On Assignment: Watsky’s Welcome to the Family Tour
Those who spent their time at the Watsky concert were “down to get rowdy but with mutual respect for those around them” by Paola Baretto “Who are you guys and where is Watsky”, the openers said to tease themselves as…
KZSC @ 2018 UCRN (University of California Radio Network) Conference!
KZSC visits host 88.9FM KUCI (UC IRVINE) Radio for the Bi-Annual UCRN Conference! Directed & Edited by our Hip Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY. #GIVE2KZSC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EjNSF_vIyo KZSC Staff in attendance: Rizal Aliga, Neroli Devaney, Kavya Aswadhati, Maelin Rose, Duncan Ober, Alex Varelijan, Kathy Hermosillo,…
On Assignment: Illenium at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
by Nicholas Yung With the ever growing popularity of electronic dance music around the world, Illenium has left a lasting mark on this enormous community. Since 2008, Nicholas Miller has worked tirelessly on perfecting his sound and craft, releasing two…
On Assignment: The Case for Bhad Bhabie
by Alden Tackett, edited by dj saratonin There was a small crowd of people avoiding the rain beneath small overhangs at The Catalyst on November 28th. Bhad Bhabie, also known as Danielle Bregoli was getting ready to perform that night…
DOM KENNEDY TALKS WIN OR LOSE TOUR, P-LO, FAVORITE BOOK, PRE SHOW RITUALS & YOUNG NATION 2
In this segment, DOM KENNEDY TALKS WIN OR LOSE TOUR, P-LO, FAVORITE BOOK, PRE SHOW RITUALS & YOUNG NATION 2 with our Hip-Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY! Recorded on December 1st, 2018 @ The Catalyst. Check it out below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHuMqaiXKko&w=560&h=315 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING: WAYNE (TOUR…
GIVING WEEK
Three more days of Giving Week at UCSC which means it's time to support your favorite campus organization, KZSC. Any donation helps us in this very special fundraising competition with other campus orgs. Help us out at kzsc.fm/give and spread…
DJ Fizzi Pop Interviews Maddy O’Neal! 11/17/2018
by DJ Fizzi Pop With so much access to the advancements in technology, it is not a surprise that dance music has blossomed and new artists are popping up all over the world. If there is one to keep tabs…
A Brief Introduction to Jazz Funk
by Max Green Historically listeners would have to pick up a good old record, or even a concert ticket to listen to the absolutely groovy sounds of artists like Art Blakey or Herbie Hancock. But in today's age all you…