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
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Overlooking MacArthur Park Lake, Jesse Thorn is recording tracks for his latest “Bullseye” podcast episode inside a recording booth that he bought off Craigslist for $3,500.
It's the time of the season where sweaters get itchier and pumpkins get spicier and suddenly a day on your couch under a weighted blanket staring at how the rain droplets on the window form a scary face doesn't sound…
by Cameron Cardwell Anderson .Paak was signed to Dre’s label in 2016 and named one of the XXL freshman the same year after releasing Malibu. Since then, .Paak’s rise to fame from his Breezy Lovejoy days has been skyrocketing. After…
In this segment, DJ NOODLES AKA NOODZ TALKS TOUR, TITA STATUS, SOSUPERSAM, THE PHILIPPINES, BEVS & MORE with our Hip-Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY & Hip-Hop Department Intern DJ K! Recorded on November 7th, 2018 @ The Catalyst. Check it out below. SPECIAL…
Treasure Island Festival is back in the Bay Area for the first time since 2016 and since moving from its namesake in San Francisco to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland. Transportation to festival was made easy by Bart and…
WATCH: KZSC Santa Cruz Radio DJs spin at the Santa Cruz Roller Palladium for the 2018 Spooky Roller Disco Night! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBj5Ww9tBIk DJ Brandon Berry | DJ Rocko Directed|Shot|Edited By: Rizal Aliga Setup: Rocko Bauman | Ryan Cormack | Jasmine Stade | Jose Domingo | Sierra Grindstaff |…
Written by: Dustin Lennin Choto I recently got to sit down with electronic dream-pop artist Adib Sin. We talk about his time working at a ramen shop, Miyazaki films, and our love for music featured in the Sonic the Hedgehog…
Robert Hauldren and Frederic Kennett make up the duo Louis The Child. Based in Chicago, Louis The Child has been producing music that blends brings the sounds of hip-hop into the electronic world. One of their most notable songs It’s…
On October 21st, the Catalyst in downtown Santa Cruz was blessed with the presence of Syd, Matt Martians, Steve Lacy, and Paige Patrick the II-- members of one of the hottest neo funk/soul bands today: the Internet. It was a…
by Paola Barreto When I heard that the Arctic Monkeys were playing in San Francisco at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on October 22nd, I jumped at the chance to see the them live. I believe the last time they…
A new volunteer named Sarah asked me what she could do to help me out. I told her to make me a playlist for the blog. I didn't know what to expect. But let me tell you about this playlist:…