Greetings Jazz fans and aficionados alike. A lot has changed since I last checked in, in the great big bad world that is jazz here at the Great 88. Emerging young artist Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio have notably climbed to the…
Reggae on the River! what a joy and a blessing to share,Singer/songwriter/activist Janine ‘Jah9′. She has been credited as the creator of the Jazz on Dub genre. Her vocals blend the Jazz melodies of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone with…
August's Programmer of the Month, Henry Bertheaud, is bringing back talk radio to KZSC! Henry began his career as a programmer at KZSC this past spring on the classical music program, "Machauts Circus." An incoming sophomore at UCSC, Henry is spending…
Top 10: 1. WHITE FENCE - For The Recently Found Innocent 2. OBN IIIS - Live In San Francisco 3. SHABAZZ PALACES - Lese Majesty 4. NAOMI SHELTON AND THE GOSPEL QUEENS - Cold World 5. HOW TO DRESS WELL…
Tired of that cruddy mp3 sound? Got a quarter to spare? Come load up on record bargains at the Verve Coffee / KZSC Summer Music Sale on Sat, Aug 30! We're selling an eclectic mix of LPs and CDs for just 25 cents each. If that's…
Top 10: 1. JIM-E STACK - Tell Me I Belong / Innovative Leisure 2. LONE - Reality Testing / R&S 3. FLUME - Flume Deluxe Mixtape / Mom And Pop 4. MARTYN - The Air Between Words / Ninja Tune…
This week on Talkabout, State Senator Bill Monning showed up with a bucket and squeegee ready to clean the windows and talk with Santa Cruz residents about the issues facing them. Bill Monning is the representative of the 17th district,…
Time flies so fast on the Internet. This June 11th video from the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco might as well be tinged with sepia. But it's such a nice peek in on the fascinating neighborhood-level radio stations being built…
Everybody had such a good time at our first Summer Music Sale, we can hardly wait to do it again. It's almost time! We'll see you at Verve on Saturday August 30th. An expanded set of vendors, mild summer weather, and all…
You may have noticed while listening to KZSC that our DJs play their fair share of bands from the beloved label Burger Records. It’s almost impossible to think about Burger Records without thinking about the LA-via-Portland band The Memories. They…
Juan Wauters has quickly become one of the most likeable and sought-after musicians of 2014 since the release of his debut solo album, N.A.P North American Poetry, earlier this year. Wauters is not a stranger to this kind of reception…
July's programmer of the month is Keith Rozendal with one of KZSC's newest programs, Music is a Teacher. Keith is also KZSC's new broadcast advisor! Taking on a new program, an early morning time slot and a new job —…
Easy To Love is a fine representation of lovers’ rock, an effortless blend of reggae, R&B and dancehall with universal appeal. The sophistication he brings to these tracks is the mark of true quality. His delivery and phrasing are impeccable,…
Hey there cool cats. Summer is sure heating up and as to be expected so is our jazz department. So without further ado here are the charts and adds for the third week of July. KZSC, fearless college radio. Adds:…
This week we played a lot of Jack White and gave Joyce Manor's new record a top add! Top 10: 1. JACK WHITE - Lazaretto Third Man 2. ANTLERS - Familiars Anti 3. PARQUET COURTS - Sunbathing Animal What’s Your…
Alexandra Starlight and Zachary James of Alexandra & the Starlight Band stopped by the station to do an interview with our own DJ Soul Patch during his program Not-so-distant Relatives which airs every Thursday from 2pm-4pm. Listen for Alexandra's rocking acoustic…
This week we played a whole lot off of the new Antlers record and gave Slumberland's new release, Proper Ornaments' Wooden Head, a top add. Top 10: 1. ANTLERS - Familiars 2. PARQUET COURTS - Sunbathing Animal 3. JACK WHITE…
Top 10: 1. LONE - Reality Testing / R&S 2. CONRAD CLIFTON - Picture In Picture / Self-Released 3. MARTYN - The Air Between Words / Ninja Tune 4. CHROMEO - White Women / Atlantic 5. DIGITALISM - "Wolves" [Single] /…
Thursday July 17th be sure to tune in to "Happy beyond words" with me, DJ Roux, to hear a special live poetry reading with Gabe Kittle, a local poet and teacher! He will be sharing his poetry with us as…
Oh. My. God. Becky, look at this summer lineup at the Catalyst. Stay tuned next week for a chance to win tickets to Sir Mix-A-Lot, Opio, Shwayze, and more! Here are the upcoming shows for the month of July: 7/10…
Summer is in full swing. Kids are running around with sticky popsicle stained fingers. People zum by on Easter egg colored beach crusiers. And we are at the Great 88, keep you updated on what's new and spinning in the…