Dying Wish Show at The Vets Hall
As part of their tour, Dying Wish made a stop here in Santa Cruz to perform at the Vets Hall with bands Omerta, Gates to Hell, Excide, and Forced To Suffer on October 20th 2023! The opening band was Forced…
“Once Within a Time” – Interview with Godfrey Reggio
"Once Within A Time" - Interview with Godfrey Reggio by John Malkin (Originally broadcast in May, 2023 on KZSC 88.1 FM on "Transformation Highway") Godfrey Reggio is a radical, experimental film director and activist. In 1982 Reggio’s film…
NBA Regular Season Award Predictions (2023-2024)
The highly anticipated 2023-2024 NBA regular season is just a few days away (or just starting, depending on when you are reading this). Around this time last year, I wrote an article for KZSC giving my regular-season award predictions--none of…
KZSC Exclusive Interview with Cut Chemist
Interview by DJ Fodderstompf Earlier this year, KZSC DJ Fodderstompf interviewed producer and DJ Cut Chemist, who is based in New York. Cut Chemist discusses his artistic journey, playing live, and more in this exclusive interview!
Janet Jackson in Review: Celebrating Pride Month Icon and Vanguard of Alternative R&B
By Kyle Johnson What’s goin’ on people. Why is it that no one talks about Janet Jackson anymore? Nowadays, even if people do, it’s as if they’re talking about a ghost. How did one of the most famous women on…
Real Indie Artists Drive Minivans: Interview with Mom Cars
By Emma Speicher If there is one band that knows how to sell the ultimate indie band mantra, it’s Mom Cars. Mom Cars - vocalist and guitarist Brendon Le, drummer Jacob Thrasher, guitarist Cole Winters, and backup vocalist and bassist,…
KZSC Interviews Lady Wray
Interview by DJ Fodderstompf and DJ Shove It KZSC's DJ Fodderstompf and DJ Shove It interview singer-songwriter Lady Wray on her ongoing tour, journey as an artist, and more in this KZSC exclusive interview!
The Hunger of I Am The Dog
by Zane Bird Refreshing, hard-hitting and intoxicating. And most of all hungry. This sapphic, demonic, indie rock album will have you wanting another plate. Sir Chloe’s debut album is extremely balanced yet backed by a restrained ferocity. The Vermont…
People Have to Know Ray Bull By Now
By Natalie Gerber Ray Bull's New EP Know By Now Review Ray Bull, an alternative duo based in Bushwick Brooklyn, just released a four song EP that has invaded my mind. I discovered their music last summer through a friend…
Lightning In A Bottle 2023 Recap and Review
Lightning In A Bottle is a festival unlike any other. It is a celebration of human life. The massive festival grounds provide a space where a diverse group of individuals come together and contribute their talents and shared love to…
High Desert Rock with a Bit O’ Twang: Interview with Charity Kiss
By Emma Speicher If there is one band that would perfectly capture the ethereal experience of living in a neon Nevadan landscape, it would be the one and only Charity Kiss. Fresh off their impressive six state pilgrimage, I had…
Tina Turner: The Queen of Rock’n’roll Passes Away at Age 83.
Long time talent and entertainer Tina Turner dies in Swiss home at age 83. Join as we take a look into the past to admire her career and accomplishments. By Diego Macedonio Andres Content Warning: Mentions of domestic violence…
A short history of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”
By Logan Guthrie-Silbert In November of 1983 Nirvana closed out their MTV Unplugged performance with the song “Where Did You Sleep Last Night.” The lyrics are dark- “his head was found in a driving wheel/but his body was never found”…
The Grace of Jeff Buckley
By Ryan Davis The alternative rock singer, Jeff Buckley, died 26 years ago this Monday. His death on May 29, 1997 was tragic for his family, friends, and fans; but his life is something to commemorate and celebrate. Buckley’s music…
Live at the UCSC Recital Hall: An Evening with UCSC’s Wind Ensemble
By Mykah Garcia On Wednesday May 24 the UCSC Wind Ensemble held their annual spring concert at the UCSC Recital Hall. Conducted by Nathaniel Berman, the concert featured music from anime and video games. The excitement and anticipation could be…
What the Funk?!: Interview with GTRI and 7Come11
By Emma Speicher Every Tuesday night from 7pm to late, a crowd of unconventional characters of all ages gather at Woodhouse Brewery in Santa Cruz. A lustrous voice pours through the doors, accompanied by an oscillation of organic synth and…
An On-Air Interview with The Sextones
By Angelo Claure The following is an on air interview conducted by myself (DJ Slow Jamz) for my music show Ramblin Hours live on KZSC Friday May 12th with The Sextones. The band originates out of Reno, Nevada and their…
An Evening with Death Grips – Live at the Warfield
By Brock Hrehor Going into a Death Grips show, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Between the band’s difficult to categorize sound and sparse online presence, it’s scarcely an exaggeration to say I was going in blind. Although words…
AFSCME 3299 Launches 25/5 Campaign
AFSCME Local 3299 is the UC's largest employee union, encompassing over 30,000 Service Workers, Skilled Craft Workers, Patient Care Technical Workers, and more. They encompass all 10 of the University of California campuses including clinics, laboratories, and medical centers. What…
20 Years of Lightning – Do LaB Announces Lineup for Lightning in a Bottle 2023
20 Years of Lightning – Do LaB Announces Lineup for Lightning in a Bottle 2023 Returning to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-29 Do LaB has announced the musical lineup for the 20th anniversary of…
20 Years of Lightning – Do LaB Announces Lineup for Lightning in a Bottle 2023
20 Years of Lightning – Do LaB Announces Lineup for Lightning in a Bottle 2023 Returning to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-29 Do LaB has announced the musical lineup for the 20th anniversary of…