RPM Charts, Last Week in May
Top 10: 1. TEEBS - Estara / Brainfeeder 2. CHROME SPARKS - Goddess / Future Classic 3. HETEROTIC - Weird Drift / Planet Mu 4. CONRAD CLIFTON - Picture In Picture / Self-Released 5. TENSNAKE - Glow / Astralwerks 6…
Doe Eye May 28th
Doe Eye is the project of Maryam Qudus, a San Francisco based multi-instrumentalist. She just recently put out her debut album T E L E V I S I O N which was produced by John Vanderslice. It's got a…
Rock Charts – Last Week of May
It may have been a three day weekend but the charts never stop! This week we played Thee Oh Sees endlessly and Perfect Pussy had a huge bump in air-play. I think it's cause our DJ's are all really excited…
California Roots Festival May 23-25
The California Roots Music & Arts Festival began as a small grassroots event in Monterey. It's now one of the largest and more unique festivals in the country. Combining elements of art, music and environmental consciousness, The California Roots Music…
End of May, New RPM
America takes a 3-day holiday. If you're planning on spending some time listening to new electronic dance/RPM music, we recommend the following. For maximum results, try two a day: TEEBS - Estar / Brainfeeder CHROME SPARKS - Goddess / Future…
La Misa Negra & Stellamara May 23rd
Spring is the season for shaking it. If you're looking for fantastic world music to get everybody's on the dance floor, may we suggest internationally acclaimed electro-acoustic artist Stellamara? In collaboration with Colleena Shakti, Stellamara will showcase Odissi, Indian classical and contemporary dance, along…
Memorial Day Memorable Rock
Heading into a 3-day weekend and the official start of tourist season in Santa Cruz, here's what's hot in new rock on KZSC: 1. EX-CULT - Midnight Passenger 2. BADI ASSAD - Between Love And Luck 3. CAETANO VELOSO -…
The Jazz Adds – Second Week of May
CHARTS 1 TRIOLOGY Triology Cellar Live 2 AMY CERVINI Jazz Country Anzic 3 ARTURO O'FARRILL The Offense Of The Drum Motema 4 CATHERINE RUSSELL Bring It Back Jazz Village 5 RICHIE KAYE'S MUSIC AND MIRTH The Last Whoop Dee Doo…
Omar Sosa: Tribute to Miles
Omar Sosa and his group have released a new CD entitled Eggun- a tribute to Miles Davis' Kind of Blue. Melodies are constructed by taking bits and pieces of Miles' various solos throughout the album and, in the process, a…
New World Music
On the way to Memorial Day weekend, our world music "repeat plays" go to electronic group Thievery Corporation with their fantastic twist on classic bossa nova, Tuareg musicians Tinariwen's newest album and the latest psychedelic tropicália from Caetano Veloso. Here's the…
College Radio Madness Ends…
Our congratulations to Georgia State University for winning this year's SoundTap, College Radio Madness contest. The Great 88 represented all things West Coast very well by surpassing over 60 other stations in the U.S. and finished in second place overall. Silver this…
Rock Charts – Second Week of May
Top 10: 1. LES BIG BYRD - They Worshipped Cats 2. MYSTIC BRAVES - Desert Island Self-Released 3. THEE OH SEES - Drop Castleface 4. CLOUD NOTHINGS - Here And Nowhere Else Carpark-Mom And Pop 5. CHAD VANGAALEN - Shrink…
Synapse(!) @ Club Kuumbwa
If you weren't at Kuumbwa Jazz Center for progressive jazz-fusion group Synapse(!) last Saturday night, you surely missed out! The dynamic, sharp styling of saxophonist Nikki Mokover and trumpeter Nick Bianchini was backed by an amazing rhythm section; featuring percussion…
First City Festival Ticket Giveaway!
Monterey's very own First City Festival is back, featuring a stacked line-up of 30+ musical acts including Beck, Phantogram, Cocorosie, and more! There will be a full carnival, complete with rides and games, and each ticket includes unlimited rides. You can also check out the USA…
Early May New RPM
Lots of new electronic dance/RPM music coming through the door at KZSC. Here's ten for starters: 1. CONRAD CLIFTON - Picture In Picture / Self-Released 2. HETEROTIC - Weird Drift / Planet Mu 3. RYAN HEMSWORTH - Guilt Trips /…
Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair, Sat May 3rd
The 28th Annual Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair is a FREE event on Saturday afternoon, May 3, 2014, outdoors on the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park. The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society (aka Northern California Bluegrass Society) sponsors this event, and invited five bands…
April 30th: International Jazz Day!
If you didn't know, today, April 30th, is International Jazz Day! Around the world, musicians and listeners alike are celebrating the both the historical and contemporary significance of America's greatest musical treasure. Featuring performances by renowned artists all over the…
Fonzie Interviews Antwon!
Fonzie caught up with world-famous San Jose rapper Antwon in February. Listen to it here! You can stream Antwon's new album Heavy Hearted In Doldrums via Pitchfork advance here. Make sure to download it when it officially releases May 6!…
KZSC Loud Rock Charts 4/29
Hello metal people. Here are the charts for this week. Yay new Mastodon and Arkona! ADDS 1 MASTODON "High Road" [Single] Warner Brothers 2 HELSTAR This Wicked Nest AFM 3 PORTRAIT Crossroads Metal Blade 4 ARKONA Yav Napalm 5 PRONG …
RPM Charts – April 29th
Top 10: 1. CONRAD CLIFTON - Picture In Picture / Self-Released 2. TENSNAKE - Glow / Astralwerks 3. PANTHER GOD - Golden Changes / Outside 4. EVIAN CHRIST - Waterfall [EP] / Tri Angle 5. SUPER DUPER - Diamonds And…
Lightning in a Bottle Ticket Giveaway!
"For the past nine years, The Do LaB has shattered all conceptions of the modern gathering, producing the most innovative and inspiring events on the international circuit. Lightning in a Bottle is a fusion of electronic music and introspective qualities…