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…
Acoustic-punk heroes Andrew Jackson Jihad don't like jerks -- just ask the handbill for their upcoming Santa Cruz show. On Tuesday, July 29th, the whip-smart antifolk troubadours stop at the Rio Theatre for an all-ages gig with post-punk trio Hard Girls and "pup-punk"…
She's young, talented and committed to KZSC. What's left to say about Shay? "DJ Lux" as she's known on the airwaves is now a card-carrying member of KZSC's Program Review Committee. Fun family fact: her father was one of the…
Top 10: 1. LONE - Reality Testing / R&S 2. CHROMEO - White Women / Atlantic 3. DEADMAU5 - While(1<2) / mau5trap-Astralwerks 4. TAYLOR MCFERRIN - Early Riser / Brainfeeder 5. BADBADNOTGOOD - III / Innovative Leisure 6. LIDO -…
This week Thee Oh Sees jumped back to #1 and Flashlights album Bummer Summer got a top add! Top 10: 1. THEE OH SEES - Drop Castleface 2. PARQUET COURTS - Sunbathing Animal What’s Your Rupture? 3. WOODS - With Light…
As it is apparently, all goods things must come to an end. Lucky for us at KZSC, things are just starting to heat up for the jazz and blues department thanks to some great adds and tunes. Most notable, the…
The multiple Grammy Award winning Cajun band BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet will be playing for a dance at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA at 7pm on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Native Acadian fiddler Michael Doucet has spearheaded…
Top 10: 1. PARQUET COURTS - Sunbathing Animal 2. ORWELLS - Disgraceland 3. FUCKED UP - Glass Boy 4. THEE OH SEES - Drop 5. WOODS - With Light And With Love 6. CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH - Only…
We're happy to introduce the toothsome--and toothy--cover star of the KZSC 2014 Summer Program Guide. Jaws is jammin'! Look for your own copy at local businesses that support community radio (contact our station manager if that describes you). You can…
Top 10: 1. CHROMEO - White Women / Atlantic 2. DEADMAU5 - While(1<2) / mau5trap-Astralwerks 3. LONE - Reality Testing / R&S 4. CONRAD CLIFTON - Picture In Picture / Self-Released 5. TENSNAKE - Glow / Astralwerks 6. VARIOUS ARTISTS -…
Sweat out that warm summer Santa Cruz heat with some cool jazz at the Great 88. I'm excited to have some greats come into the station from Grammy award winning vocalist Gregory Porter to rock icon Ginger Baker. I anticipate…
This week Parquet Courts moved to #1 on the KZSC charts and #2 on CMJ's national charts and we added a new record by the Antlers and a great EP by the Front Bottoms. Top 10: 1. PARQUET COURTS -…
Fonzie caught up with Jarren Benton of the Funk Volume label on June 1 before his show at the Catalyst. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z7koTWmzlI&feature=youtu.be Watch Fonzie's other interviews on the blog and stay tuned for more coming up!