(Playlist for) Driving Along the California Central Coast in December
by DJ Bugs This playlist is inspired by my (somehow) 12-hour roadtrip from Santa Cruz to LA. I had a 3 hour detour on the 1 (there was a rock slide near Big Sur and I had to turn…
Spiraling Out, Not Down: An Interview With Machine Girl
Photo by Colleen Barrett By Cadence Baker On Saturday, November 23rd, KZSC Santa Cruz journeyed to San Francisco to attend Brooklyn-based digital hardcore band Machine Girl’s first of two sold-out shows at the Regency Ballroom. We sat…
Scowl @ the Catalyst 11/30 – Concert Review
By Amahli Vivian Hometown shows tend to be more lively compared to other shows. Scowl, a local hardcore punk band took over the Santa Cruz Catalyst stage on November 30 for their "Annual Dance Party 2024." I was lucky enough…
Julie @ UC Theatre Berkeley 11/07/24
The second to last city on the My Anti-Aircraft Friend tour. Berkeley, my first concert in the Bay Area. What better concert to be at than at a Julie concert? A Los Angeles trio consisting of Alexandria Elizabeth on vocals/bass,…
AJJ @ the Chapel SF 11.18.24
By warlock On Monday, November 18th, I had the pleasure of seeing AJJ in concert at San Francisco’s The Chapel. The venue certainly lived up to it’s name, as this show was an experience that could be described as religious…
University of California workers strike to protest what they call bad-faith bargaining
Front-line service and patient care workers at the University of California system who are members of AFSCME Local 3299 are striking Wednesday and Thursday tomorrow to protest what they call the university’s bad-faith bargaining. The more than 37,000 workers affected…
Artist Showcase – Geordie Greep
by Jack Rudy Photo by Yis Kid The Greep In the midst of a larger prog-rock (Progressive-Rock) wave that's hitting the States, no other emergent artists stand out as much as Geordie Greep does. Hailing from Walthamstow, England, Greep found…
Cigarettes After Sex- Oakland Arena
Dreamy Melancholy: A Night with Cigarettes After Sex Photograph taken by dj stutter Attending a Cigarettes After Sex concert feels less like a show and more like stepping into a movie. Their recent performance was no exception, they demonstrated exceptional…
Who Is Ron Trent?
From the deep underground of Chicago’s dancefloors to international stages of dance music, Ron Trent never followed trends, he always created them. As one of the few pioneers of the sub-genre deep house, his produced and mixed sound is more…
Playlist for Local(ish) Bands
by Iman Abedi LONG LIVE THE LOCAL SCENE!!! If you’re hunting for local musicians, look no further! Whether you're new to the scene or have been involved for a while, this playlist is for you. Listen to some NorCal hardcore…
Mk.Gee @ Fox Theater Oakland 09.06.24
Thanks to KZSC’s lovely rock director, I scored two tickets to see Mk.Gee during his Two Star and The Dream Police World Tour at the Fox Theater in Oakland — though not without some trials and tribulations. Initially, I thought…
Suki Waterhouse Sparklemuffin Tour at the Catalyst
On Saturday October 26th at the Catalyst, Suki Waterhouse played a show that I now consider one of my favorite live performances. After the opener, Bully, who set the stage with her high energy grunge rock sound, Waterhouse emerged from…
10/26 Chicano Batman with Thee Sinseers and The Altons at The UCSC Quarry Amphitheater
by DJ Cat Scratch Having seen Chicano Batman in the past in 2019, seeing them one last time before the bands recently announced hiatus was such a lovely experience. I remember the first time I saw them I was a…
KZSC Interviews Kaitlin Butts at Cafe Du Nord
By: DJ Alla KZSC's DJ Alla interviews rising country star and self-proclaimed cosmic cowgirl Kaitlin Butts in this KZSC exclusive interview. Last night I had the privilege of interviewing Kaitlin Butts while on her Roadrunner! tour at the iconic Cafe…
Artist Profile: CFCF
There’s someone I can’t stop thinking about… Michael Silver, aka CFCF. An electronic musician, composer, and DJ, CFCF makes ambient and dance music that feels cold, tactile, and hypnotic, while also pumping out master class remixes. Since hearing his 2021…
Crumb at The Catalyst!!
KZSC Music Director KZSC Sees Crumb at The Catalyst, October 3, 2024. Solo electronic artist, Vagabon, opened for Crumb and played mostly songs from her 2023 release, Sorry I Haven't Called, my favorite of which was "Lexicon" :D Crumb played a…
An In-House Interview + Live Mini Performance with Amelia Day 9-22-2024
By DJ Spider Photo by Amelia Day Singer/Songwriter Amelia Day chats with DJ Spider about solo touring, writers block, and her latest album, Little One. September 22nd, 2024 In Studio B: Amelia Day sings "Therapist's Wet Dream", "Alma Mater" and "East…
Ian George Band @ Blue House Stage Review
This past Saturday, Ian George performed at Blue House Stage, a local venue in Scotts Valley. My friend Emma and I drove just 15 minutes on the 17 and arrived at a winding road that led into mountains. We passed beautiful…
Childish Gambino New Album Review: An Open Letter to Donald Glover
Dear Mr. Glover, Your new album, Bando Stone and The New World, is very good. My favorite tracks are "Steps Beach" (4), "No Excuses" (11), and "Dadvocate" (15). I have been made aware that this album will also be the soundtrack of…
Jessica Pratt at Bimbo’s 365 Club in SF 6.22.24
by DJ Shove It Seeing Jessica Pratt live is unreal. Her voice has the same mystic charm that comes through in her recorded work, but with the added splendor of a full stage live set and full band accompanying her…
Discovering New Sounds: Adrian’s Favorite Folk Finds
Hi everyone! My name is Adrian's and welcome to my favorite fresh folk finds. I’ve spent a bunch of hours this quarter in the radio station processing new folk music—bangers and duds alike. Before we get started, I want…