Librarian’s Lament: A Monthly Record of Cool Finds From Our Physical Media Library
KZSC Librarian Every great radio station has a great collection of physical media, and KZSC is no exception. Here are my favorite finds from this month:
Faye Is God
KZSC Librarian Dare I say this album is genius? This was my exact response after listening to Faye Webster’s new album, “Underdressed at the Symphony,” for the third time. The first couple singles to come out–”But Not Kiss,” “Lifetime,” and…
12th Watsonville Film Festival Shifts the Narrative: Showcasing Latino/a/e/x Talent on the Big Screen
This coming Thursday marks the opening of the 12th Annual Watsonville Film Festival, a three-day long event filled with screenings by and about Latine filmmakers - as well as a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the film La Mission. …
California towns are banning new gas stations. Big Oil is paying attention.
California towns are banning new gas stations. Big Oil is paying attention. By Kate Yoder, Grist "This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here." When oil and gas companies attack a climate campaign, activists…
Night of Ideas
Philosophers, poets and ponderers alike are all in luck: tomorrow, March 1st, will mark the very first Night of Ideas in Santa Cruz. The event, which was introduced to the US through the French Embassy, is a yearly occurrence coordinated…
Best Movie Music – Playlist
by Ale Plyler Perez In my opinion, a movie's soundtrack can make or break it as a whole. Music immerses you into the world of the characters you're watching. This playlist features stand-out tracks from some of my favorite movies…
Music for Party Girls
By Ale Plyler Perez Despite the recent stormy weather, party girls have been partying on. A good party soundtrack is essential to any good get-together. Finding the right playlist for any social engagement can be tricky, but these are a…
Songs found on my Dad’s iPod – Playlist
By Ale Plyler Perez Nostalgia is hitting hard this gloomy season and one thing that has sheltered me from the storm has been listening to the music I recall hearing from the backseat of my Dad's truck. I'm channeling warm…
AurallaurA’s Latest Aura
By Charissa Zeigler Pittsburg musician Laura Chu Wiens sways to a city jazz beat. Her stage name is AurallaurA and her new album, Exetastes is rooted in jazz while gathering offshoots of broad musical traditions she has studied. Biracial Chinese-American,…
FolkTales: A New Era of Tracy
Tracy Chapman made history at the CMA Awards in November 2023 and continues to innovate her legacy at the 66th annual Grammys. By: Dj Rattlebag The iconic country/folk performer became the first Black woman to reach No. 1 on the…
Playlist: Covers That Might Be Better Than The Originals
Beautiful covers for classics we all know and love. By: Alex Lund Landslide by The Chicks (Fleetwood Mac cover) Coat Of Many Colors by Sierra Ferrell (Dolly Parton cover) Just Like Heaven (feat. Shamir) by Christian Lee Hutson (The Cure…
UCSC Men’s Ice Hockey Interview
DJ Badger (KZSC News and Talk Director) chats with two members of the UCSC Men's Ice Hockey team to talk about the upcoming season, the history of Ice Hockey at UCSC, and what we can expect from them in the…
Slaughter Beach, Dog captivates The Catalyst 1/16/23
By Carolyn Mish On Jan. 16, Slaughter Beach, Dog played the main stage at The Catalyst to a transfixed crowd, a mirrorball illuminating the venue from the inside out. It was, to put it simply, a great show. I got…
Sufjan’s Steven’s “Javelin” Hits You In The Heart
By Charissa Zeigler The first time I listened to a Sufjan Stevens song I didn’t take note of it. It took the release of Luco Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name to make me realize I’d heard Steven’s voice…
Indigo de Souza + Babehoven Captivate Crowd with Live Sold Out Show at The Independent
By Amahli Vivian Still reveling in the Spotify Wrapped afterglow of Indigo de Souza being my most-played artist of the year, being able to see her live was a more than enjoyable experience. Following the release of her album All…
UnBeeLievable Bugadelic Rock: Interview with Doolittle Ladybug
Producing bugadelic rock all the way from Reno, Nevada, Doolittle Ladybug - vocalist Alyssa Lazarro, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Jack Nady, drummer Lukas Farias, bassist Kyle Hutchings, and lead guitarist Nic Graver - is not your typical run-of-the-mill-five-piece jam band. They're a group of…
NBA Season Preview (As of 10-06-23)
After a crazy off season with a lot of movement the NBA season is finally approaching. Almost every team in the league has a different look this year compared to last and that has made many people very excited for…
Sad Park Live in the Atrium!
By Natalie Gerber Sad Park is an alternative emo punk band from Los Angeles consisting of four members. I was so excited to see that they were playing at the Catalyst since I have been a fan for a few…
Atrium Goes Belico
The Atrium Goes Belico Style On the evening of November 4th, I attended an event at the Santa Cruz Catalyst Club, which was marked by its adherence to traditional Mexican formal attire. The evening commenced with a playlist set of…
Beach Fossils Concert
by Angelina Twist 11.10.23 The Beach Fossils are an indie-rock band from Brooklyn, New York. They’ve been playing together since 2009 and the band currently includes members, Dustin Payseur, Jack Doyle Smith, Tommy Davidson, and Anton Hochheim. On tour…
Movements, Mannequin Pussy, and More: A Sold Out Catalyst Show Review
By Amahli Vivian On October 13, the post-hardcore/emo revival band Movements came to Santa Cruz with their three opening bands to perform their sold-out show at the main stage at the Catalyst. Movements’ new album RUKUS! was released in August…