JOHN LYDON INTERVIEW by John Malkin (2019) John Lydon was singer for The Sex Pistols and continues performing and recording with Public Image Limited. Lydon lives in Southern California and became an American citizen in 2013. This interview was…
By Molly Maher A few months back in June I impulsively bought myself a ticket to a Julia Jacklin concert at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. I prayed that with the combination of her angelic voice and my persuasion…
Written by Rebecca Oregel During my first full week of Santa Cruz, I won a pair of tickets to Sun Room, a band complete with four guys from Southern California who play indie rock with a youthful surf sound. Having…
KZSC's DJ Shove It interviews indie-folk singer Kate Bollinger about her new releases, album covers, musical inspirations, and upcoming tour! Kate Bollinger is performing on October 18th at The Catalyst Atrium.
INTERVIEW WITH SANTA CRUZ'S OWN OLIVER TREE BY JOHN MALKIN 9/15/22 ONE LAST RIDE: OLIVER TREE COMES HOME WITH COWBOY TEARS By John Malkin Oliver Tree has gone from DJing at local Santa Cruz parties to performing in…
Interview by KZSC DJs Jet Jaguar & Dr. Funkenstein KZSC's DJs Jet Jaguar and Dr. Funkenstein interview STS9 on the band's inspirations, recording process and performance at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater.
“The Shamanic Bones of Zen” - Interview with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel by John Malkin (May 19, 2022) “The Shamanic Bones of Zen” Embraces Indigenous Roots and Rituals By John Malkin --- “The Shamanic Bones of Zen: Revealing…
KZSC is excited to announce that STS9, a Santa Cruz-based electronic band, is set to perform August 12th and 13th in the Quarry Amphitheater located within the UC Santa Cruz Campus. Tickets can be purchased at the links below! Links…
Interview by DJ Jet Jaguar, Dr. Funkenstein, and DJ Fodderstompf KZSC's DJ Jet Jaguar, Dr. Funkenstein, and DJ Fodderstompf interview Tropa Magica on the band's background and recent show at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz.
Interview with Vieux Farka Touré - May 11, 2022 - "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin - KZSC 88.1 FM / kzsc.org AFRICAN ROOTS OF THE BLUES: Vieux Farka Touré Releases “Les Racines” and Plays Felton Music Hall By…
"KZSC’s DJs DJ Shove It and Goose interview musical artist Shannon Lay about her Santa Cruz current tours and musical inspiration"
Tricking Power Into Performing Acts of Love: New Book Celebrates Playful Disruption of Dominant Paradigm By John Malkin --- Shepherd Siegel’s new book “Tricking Power into Performing Acts of Love: How Tricksters Through History Have Changed the World”…
More often than not, some of the best live performances are the ones you prepare for the least. On a comfortably cool Monday night, Girlultra performed in the atrium of the Santa Cruz Catalyst–the more intimate stage. My experience with…
By Charlie Erdman On June 11th, the UFC will host its sixth Pay-Per-View of the year, UFC 275. The action will take place in Singapore, marking the UFC’s first Pay-Per-View event in Southeast Asia. The fight card is stacked with…
The Far Side (Formerly of the Pharcyde) Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of their First Album, the Bizarre Ride, at the Catalyst, May 5, 2022 Written by Annicka and Tallulah Annicka: In Santa Cruz, despite all better sense, the weekend starts…
Photo: Courtesy of Polly Antonia Barrowman Interview by DJ Shove It and DJ Goose KZSC’s DJs DJ Shove It and Goose interview indie folk musical artist Bedouine about her Santa Cruz show at Kuumbwa Jazz and the rest of…
Written by Charlie Erdman After two years of missing the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors are back in business. The Warriors began their playoff push with a dominant series win against the Denver Nuggets. Following their first-round win, the…
Written by William Coolidge For the NBA and basketball world, and similar to the phrase my friend wants to get tattooed on his chest, "This Is It". Sticking to the NBA though...there are only two teams left standing in the…
Written by Sebastien Balembois In the 2010s, it appeared that Pusha T, formerly a part of rap duo Clipse with his brother No Malice, was going to undeservedly fly under the radar. That all changed with the release of Daytona…
Interview by Angelo Claure, KZSC News Department "I don't think I can represent you, which is why I told people I want to organize alongside with you." - SUA President, Alfredo Gama Salmeron . …
By William Coolidge As of this writing, the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors have yet to begin their battle against each other in the Western Conference Finals, game 1 of the series is tonight. Unlike the Eastern Conference,…