Fri Apr 24: Jordan, Jesse, Go! Live in Santa Cruz
KZSC Alums Jesse Thorn and Jordan Morris return to Santa Cruz for a LIVE taping of their popular comedy/variety podcast: Jordan, Jesse, Go! on Friday April 24th, at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center.
Programmer of the Month: Jacob Block (Brickfrog)
Jacob Block, known on-air as “Brickfrog” has been tearing up the airwaves of Santa Cruz for four whole years. Since his radio debut in May of 2011, Jacob has programmed over 200 shows on KZSC. Jacob’s older brother, who programmed…
Now you can listen to KZSC on your schedule
Did you miss one of your favorite shows? Want to check the instant replay? Now you can listen to KZSC on your own schedule! You can listen on-demand to the past two weeks of our broadcasts in our archive. You don't have to live under the tyranny of the clock any more--at least when it comes to enjoying KZSC.
KZSC Interviews: The Relationship
The members of the Relationship are an all-star team of band members coming together to create some very catchy, upbeat rock music. The Relationship features Brian Bell from Weezer, Nate Shaw from U.S. Bombs and Die' Hunns, Anthony Burulcich who…
HGMNY & Oscillate Me presents Flow-Fi Showcase @ f8
HGMNY is a music-based collective that was formed in the pits of Santa Cruz in 2009 and includes innovative acts like BOATS, Mikos Da Gawd, KA$HMIR, and many others. Their aim is to bring other forward thinking and innovative artists…
Jazz Charts and Adds – 2nd Week of April
Hello humans! We have a top ten for jazz here at the station and some freshly added albums! Here they are. Top Ten: 1 ANNIE LENNOX Nostalgia Blue Note 2 GABOR SZABO Magical Connection Blue Thumb Records 3 HUGH MASEKELA…
Here comes Record Store Day!
Either you have heard of it or you have been living under a rock. Record Store Day will take place April 18th nationwide this year. A day that advocates we all go out and support local business, or more importantly…
KZSC Reviews: Painted Caves reviewed by David Anton Savage
The self-titled debut album by the Milwaukee-based band, Painted Caves is a true genre bending gem; a pleasure from start to finish. In an unlikely mix of Arab music dosed with 60s psychedelic folk surf rock, Painted Caves ventures into new musical territory.
Fresh Faces at KZSC
Congratulations to the newest staff members of KZSC! They've completed our rigorous training and their new shows are now debuting on our Spring 2015 schedule (coming on April 13th). We can't wait to hear what they'll come up with, and we're sure you'll love what they do on KZSC.
UC Santa Cruz students should contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jared, so you can join them. We offer a training class (for credit!) every quarter, and you can take it after you volunteer at the station for 20 hours.
RPM Charts – Beginning of April
Top 10: 1. PURITY RING - Another Eternity / 4AD 2. HOT SUGAR - God's Hand / Break World 3. TUXEDO - Tuxedo / Stones Throw 4. FUTURE BROWN - Future Brown / Warp 5. HOODBOI - Palm Reader EP…
Charts & Adds – 1st week of April
Hello everyone! Here are the charts & adds for the 1st week of April! Top Ten: 1 COMPILATION The Great Billie Holiday Goldies 2 BILLIE HOLIDAY Lady Day: The Best Of Billie Holiday Columbia Jazz 3…
California Roots Festival, May 22nd – 24th
The legendary California Roots Music and Arts Festival returns on Memorial day weekend, from May 22nd to May 24th, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. With an expanded lineup this year, CaliRoots brings a wide array of artists including reggae, world music,…
Loud Rock Charts 4/7
Hey metal fans! Here's the top ten and newly added music for the week. TOP TEN: 1 ALL THAT REMAINS The Order Of Things Razor And Tie 2 MOONSPELL Extinct Napalm 3 ENSIFERUM One Man Army Metal Blade 4 AGONIST…
Dag Weiser Painting For KZSC’s Top Donor
Local artist Dag Weiser has donated this amazing painting for KZSC to give to its top donor in the Spring Pledge drive! If you can beat $1000 (thanks Steve!), then you can have this one-of-a-kind Thank You Gift.
DakhaBrakha playing Kuumbwa Jazz April 13th
Ukranian quartet, DakhaBrakha will be playing at Kuumbwa Jazz April 13th as part of their United States tour This Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” band creates a world of unexpected new music. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian traditional instrumentation, the quartet’s…
KZSC Show Reviews: Whirr/Nothing
Alternative punk, shoegaze band Whirr joined their friends, Nothing to put on a show at Bottom of The Hill February 3rd, 2015. Bands Whirr and Nothing put out a split via Run For Cover Records late of last year, as well as their album Sway through Graveface Records, leaving much to be anticipated for this show.
KZSC Show Reviews: A Place to Bury Strangers
At the beginning of every quarter at UCSC, I always create a list. On this list are all the shows that are coming up during that quarter that I know I just have to see. On March 13th as I took the overcrowded 16 bus down from Crown College to the forsaken depths of the Santa Cruz Metro Center and crossed the streets to the Catalyst, there was one last concert I had to cross of my list. It was a concert to perfectly wrap up the Winter quarter at UCSC. That concert was A Place to Bury Strangers.
RPM Charts – End of March
Top 10: 1. PURITY RING - Another Eternity / 4AD 2. HOT SUGAR - God's Hand / Break World 3. LES SINS - Michael / Company 4. SAM GELLAITRY - Short Stories [EP] / Soulection 5. HOODBOI - Palm Reader…
Fonzie Interviews IamSu!
Fonzie caught up with IamSu! to discuss his upcoming shows at the Catalyst, his newest mixtape Eyes on Me, and new music he's been listening to. IamSu! will be performing at the Catalyst with Rome Fortune, Dave Steezy, and Show Banga on April 3 and 4…
Jazz Charts & Adds: Third Week of March
Alas, winter quarter is coming to a close here at UCSC. Students eagerly toss away their notes without looking back and squish into cars like the Joads to race home. Still, there is plenty going on in the world of…
KZSC Interviews: The Frights
KZSC is getting up and active on YouTube and social media again. Next, DJ Buzzkill of "The Other 90s" interviews The Frights, a surf-punk band from San Diego. They played the Crepe Place on March 6th, 2015. The interview covers the recent line-up change, the upcoming album, and the band's love for Sugar Ray!