Django Fail !
Though not for the reasons being bandied about, I did not like this movie. But, since this is a blog for KZSC, let's keep to issues musically related...... I am a huge fan of QT, and have found his…
Wake the Dead Fri, Jan 11th
The Wake the Dead band who are mostly from the SF Bay Area, blends traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments with the songs of the Grateful Dead. They'll be performing at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Friday, January…
Interview with The Babies
The Babies have just come out with their second full length album, House on a Hill to amazing reviews. After their show at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on December 7th, Kevin Morby and Cassie Ramone sat down with…
Talkabout 01/09/13
This week Talkabout hosts musician Diane Patterson and her performance at Synthesis 2012 Festival in Mexico.
2012 KZ$C Hip Hop Awards
1. Iggy Azalea, Glory (EP) Iggy Azalea was signed by T.I. earlier this year and blew up with her single "Murda Bizness" off of her EP. This Australian babe raps like nobody's business, combining unstoppable sex appeal and rough lyrics…
Universal Grapevine 01/08/13
Bruce's guest in the first half hour is Brian Staufenbiel the head of UCSC's Opera Program. Opera is an important and unique part of the UCSC campus and Brian brings us up to date on Opera news. In the second…
Loud Rock Charts: 1/8
Alas, it is time once again to bring ourselves back into reality. However, that also means more awesome music for the masses. This week brings some really neat stuff out of Corsair, a band that actually self released their first…
Universal Grapevine 01/01/13
Bruce has Jane Dawson on the show about "Holiday Challenges." Click the PLAY button to listen!
Talkabout 12/26/12
John has Santa Cruz lawyer Ben Rice to talk about changes in the law for 2013. Also, Laurence Bedford and Richard Stockton to talkabout upcoming Planet Cruz Comedy Show in the Cruz.
Live Shows for The Holidays
The end of December is full of music events in the Santa Cruz area that you won't want to miss. "Winter Solstice" which includes Barbara Higbie, Liz Story, Lisa Lynne, George Tortorelli and Aryeh Frankfurter is a holiday music event…
Submit to Anonymous Callers 2nd Edition
Back by popular demand and just in time for the cold, harsh, lonely winter months, KZSC's 2nd edition of Anonymous Caller is now accepting submissions. The theme for this issue is graffiti-you've-spotted-around-that-looks-cool. That means photos of bathroom graffiti, wall graffiti,…
Talkabout 12/19/12
Sleepy John has guest Steve Wissner on the show to talk about reducing the cost of your phone. Also: guest Alicia Cube to talk about Take Back Santa Cruz!
Universal Grapevine 12/18/12
This week on Universal Grapevine entertains Futzie Nutzle and his art at the Blitzer Gallery as well as Bonnie Stone and Virginia Wright of MAPS - Multidisciplinary Assoc of Psychedelic Studies!
Kensington Blues Comin’ Back: Remembering Jack Rose
December 5th marked the three-year anniversary of the passing of guitarist and visionary Jack Rose. Over those three years the brilliance of his music has remained constant. His unwavering dedication to not only wowing listeners with his brilliant technical skill,…
Closet Free Radio 12/17/12
Kai and Richard host another LGBTQ holiday special. Click Play to listen.
Brootalisk’s Top 25 Loud Rock Albums of 2012
How does one attempt to define a year that has experienced a continually expanding range of sensations through the means of musical endeavors? Is it even possible to describe the feelings that 2012 has displayed, whether they be sadness, contentment, pain, or exuberance? The…
Better Late Than Never !
Quite recently, I had the real pleasure of catching an interview on the BBC with John Lydon. Of course, he is better known as, Johnny Rotten, of the notorious Sex Pistols. What a guy. His sense of humanity, his intelligence…
Talkabout 12/12/12
John had Doron Comerchero, Deonte McClure, and Maya Salsedo call in about food, and comedy. Hahahaha. To get in on the fun, click the play button!
Electronic Chart Toppers for December
Top Electronic Music for the last month of 2012 (in order) 1. Flying Lotus - Until The Quiet Comes; 2. Boys Noize - Out Of The Black; 3.Flume - Flume; 4. Lindstrom - Smalhans; 5. Daphni - Jiaolong. Music not enough? Want…
Universal Grapevine 12/11/12
Bruce has a live interview with Charles Berger about film & digital photography; and with Kim Schneider about LAFCO, CWC, campus growth.
Loud Rock Charts: 12/11
It's that time of the year again. The time where we can all just stop giving two fucks about life and be as lazy as we want and drink eggnog till we die from heart congestion. In all seriousness, this…