Minnesota Interview
This Memorial Day weekend marked Lightning in a Bottle's third year at the San Antonio Recreation Area. Closing off LIB's Thunder Stage Saturday night were locally based producers Minnesota and G Jones. We got a chance to catch the Santa…
Lightning in a Bottle 2016 My Experience
Words cannot describe how magical this year’s Lightning in a Bottle experience was, you truly had to be there, but I will try my best in the words that follow… We drove down from our perch at the radio station…
May 29 KZSC Presents: Sugar Candy Mountain w/ Luke Sweeney and Jackie Zealous
Jazzy and Bluesy News
Hello KZSC listeners, Here are some fun videos to get your week started off on a bluesy note... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyIquE0izAg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR2gR6SZC2M Check back tomorrow for some jazz and blues charts. Keep it bluesy y'all.
Nick Bassett of Nothing – KZSC Interviews
Here at KZSC, we were fortunate enough to interview Nick Bassett. Nick plays the bass for the band Nothing, which has their second album, “Tired of Tomorrow”, out today on Relapse Records. In this interview between Nick Bassett and KZSC DJ Brand X, they talk about the band’s latest album, the band’s sound and their upcoming US tour with Wrong and Culture Abuse.
Brand X: So I’m here with Nick Bassett from Nothing and they have a new album out now called “Tired of Tomorrow” and I’m really excited for this album. I’ve been a big fan since “Downward Years to Come” and saw them live twice in two different states. I’m really excited to see them again play Slim’s SF and pick up a copy of this album. Welcome, Nick, to KZSC!
Nick Bassett: Thanks for having me.
BX: So one thing I’m noticing with “Tired of Tomorrow” right off the bat is that there’s a lot more room for the music to breathe. It’s not as dense as your previous album, “Guilty of Everything” and I’m wondering if that was a conscious decision while recording this record?
Support KZSC and get some great tickets!
May 27: Steven “Ragga” Marley at the Catalyst
May 28: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis in SF
June 3: Bad Religion at the Catalyst
June 4: The Budos Band at The Catalyst
June 21: Cherry Glazerr at The Catalyst
July 9: Island Reggae Festival in San Jose
Sept 3: Tame Impala in Berkeley
All you have to do is click on the show you like. You know you want to! Even more tickets are available during the Spring Pledge Drive are in Pledge Drive Shop.WATCH: Kiran Gandhi Keynote at UCRN
Hosting the UC Radio Network Conference at the beginning of April was an honor. We were very grateful to have Kiran Gandhi speak at the event. Check out her keynote discussion with IYNV and dj même: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuCl3TIv5G0
Vintage Afro Beats in the House! (plus world charts)
Usually, the station's newly added albums are fresh off the block, offering new sounds from debuting artists or evolving ones. Makes sense, right? But this week, we received a special treat: Vintage hits from Fela Kuti's golden era. And sure…
May 3-12: KZSC Spring 2016 Pledge Drive
Jazz and Blues Update
Hello all you jazzy and bluesy people. Check out the top 10 of jazz and blues for this week. 1 ALLISON MILLER'S BOOM TIC BOOM Otis Was A Polar Bear 2 FROYO MA * Pants - EP 3 GRACE…
Enter to Win an Ultimate Lightning in a Bottle 2016 Festival VIP Package!
Masterful event creators and production innovators, Do LaB, are offering an incredible opportunity to win the ultimate VIP package for the 11th annual Lightning in a Bottle music, arts, yoga and camping festival taking place Memorial Day Weekend May 25-30,…
KZSC brings together California college radio
Father John Misty: KZSC Show Reviews
Father John Misty put on an absolutely awe inspiring performance for the Oakland crowd on the second and final night of his 2 night stint at the Fox Theater. The man oozed charisma as he absolutely owned every inch of…
Richard Smith & Steve Palazzo Live on Backroads Sun Apr 10th
Extraordinary guitarists Richard Smith and Steve Palazzo will be stopping in for a live interview and performance during the KZSC folk and country show "Backroads" this coming Sunday, April 10, 2016 between noon-2pm. Catch them in concert later that day at Don Quixote's…
New World Charts!!!!
Spring is here, summer is slowly (but surely) coming, and KZSC is airing exciting new tunes for YOU to get back into the school groove. Here are the top ten tracks currently in World at KZSC. 1 Sainkho Namtchylak-Like A Bird…
The Village, Lightning in a Bottle’s Sacred Environment, Announces Theme and Workshops
In celebration of the earth and to inspire humanity to reconnect within, Do LaB proudly unveils the 2016 theme, presenters, workshops and offerings for Lightning in a Bottle’s micro-environment and sacred epicenter, The Village. Built around a beautiful Grandmother Oak, paying homage to its 2016 theme, “Tree of Life”, The Village will give attendees a unique opportunity to learn by doing, develop hands on skills and discover what it takes to create and sustain a living Village together as a community.
Show Review: Luke Sweeney @ SXSW 2016
SXSW was filled with some great bands this year, one of them being Luke Sweeney from San Francisco, who played the inside stage of Cheer Up Charlie’s, a colorful venue that serves fancy cocktails and kombucha on tap. Luke Sweeney…
SXSW 2016 is a Wrap.
SXSW Day Four! Don’t Mess With Texas.
Friday’s keynote was incomparable, as the conversation between Houston legend Bun B and James Prince, founder of Rap-A-Lot Records and one of the most respected figures in the industry. Nikhil reports, that over the course of the conversation they reflected…
Day Three Updates! From Texas!
The morning began with a keynote address by Tony Visconti, a high profile record producer who has worked with countless artists. Visconti was extremely close to David Bowie, producing many of Bowie’s records, including the late artist’s final work, Blackstar.…