An interview with Maria Zardoya of The Maria’s
Interview by DJ Charm KZSC's DJ Charm interviews Maria Zardoya of the Los Angeles based band The Marias about their debut album CINEMA, tour, and influences during their tour.
Album Review: Looks Like a Map by Melby
By Lindsay Rule Looks Like a Map album cover, art by Matilda Wiezell. Looks Like a Map does not let anyone feel misplaced in a world of uncertainty. Stockholm based band, Melby makes a new presence in the indie-pop world…
Interview with Shana Cleveland from La Luz
Interview by Polly Gone KZSC's Polly Gone interviews Shana Cleveland from the Seattle born indie band La Luz.
New Album Review: Alex G ‘God Save The Animals’
by Nathan Yoon 'God Save The Animals' is the newest release from Philadelphia-based artist, Alex G. It's his eighth studio album, and his fourth to be released through label Domino Records. Giannascoli recorded the entirety of the album in multiple…
First Day of the UAW Strike
By News Director One of the largest strikes in Academic History, UCSC, alongside nine other UCs, is striking as of Monday, November 14th. Graduate students, postdoctoral students, and researchers are protesting for better working conditions. If the UC does…
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
This upcoming Saturday, November 12th, 2022, the UFC will host one of its most anticipated Pay-Per-View of the year, UFC 281. The action will take place at the “World’s Most Famous Arena” Madison Square Garden in New York City.…
“Dinner Party” – New Single by “Sitting on Stacy”
By Jennifer Satow Band History From the California based rock/alternative band “Sitting on Stacy”, comes their new single, “Dinner Party”. “Sitting on Stacy” is a Southern California based punk/alternative/rock band formed in 2013 by members Hoyt Yeatman, Kyle Hart, and…
Check in on the state of the Golden State Warriors
By William Coolidge Quick summary of first 5 games: In the first game of their season, the Warriors steamrolled past a Pacific Division rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. In their second game, the Warriors lost at home to a confused,…
folkYEAH! Presents Beach Fossils at The Chapel – 10 Year Anniversary Show
By Isabella Balbi Brooklyn garage pop group Beach Fossils, known for their dreamy lo-fi sound and candidly relatable lyricism, played a three night residency from October 17th through the 19th at The Chapel in San Francisco as part of the…
An Interview With New Jersey Beat Maker Nicho Santos
Written by DJ Kuzco's Poison Nicho Santos is an up-and-coming beatmaker and producer from New Jersey. His output currently spans nearly 75 albums on bandcamp, and his work was recently featured on Ghais Guevara's song Rayman Legends. I’ve been a…
Dia De Los Muertos event at the Quarry Amphitheater on November 2nd, 2022
There will be a Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos event taking place at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater on November 2nd, 2022! Registration for the event is available at the following link: bit.ly/DiaDeMuertos2022
NBA Regular Season Awards Predictions 2022-2023 Pt. 1
By William Coolidge The next NBA season is right around the corner with the first regular season games commencing Tuesday, October 18th. Each season, members of teams -- all the way from players to organization executives -- compete for an…
Padres upset Dodgers in NLDS
By Selim Jones Baseball fans in the Santa Cruz area come from three primary rooting backgrounds. They are Giants fans, Dodgers fans, or Padres fans. At gunpoint I will admit my Giants were nowhere near as competitive as those other…
Weyes Blood Releases 2022
By Maggie Ineno 2022 is coming to an end...but not without three new singles from Weyes Blood! I can say she's been quite generous to her listeners this year with her singles titled, "You're No Good," "It's Not Just Me,…
THE ART OF THE INDIVIDUAL – An Interview with John Lydon (Sex Pistols / Public Image Ltd.)
JOHN LYDON INTERVIEW by John Malkin (2019) John Lydon was singer for The Sex Pistols and continues performing and recording with Public Image Limited. Lydon lives in Southern California and became an American citizen in 2013. This interview was…
Concert Review: Julia Jacklin
By Molly Maher A few months back in June I impulsively bought myself a ticket to a Julia Jacklin concert at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. I prayed that with the combination of her angelic voice and my persuasion…
A Compelling Introduction to Santa Cruz: The Sun Room live at The Catalyst
Written by Rebecca Oregel During my first full week of Santa Cruz, I won a pair of tickets to Sun Room, a band complete with four guys from Southern California who play indie rock with a youthful surf sound. Having…
KZSC Interviews Kate Bollinger
KZSC's DJ Shove It interviews indie-folk singer Kate Bollinger about her new releases, album covers, musical inspirations, and upcoming tour! Kate Bollinger is performing on October 18th at The Catalyst Atrium.
ONE LAST RIDE: Interview with OLIVER TREE
INTERVIEW WITH SANTA CRUZ'S OWN OLIVER TREE BY JOHN MALKIN 9/15/22 ONE LAST RIDE: OLIVER TREE COMES HOME WITH COWBOY TEARS By John Malkin Oliver Tree has gone from DJing at local Santa Cruz parties to performing in…
KZSC Interviews STS9
Interview by KZSC DJs Jet Jaguar & Dr. Funkenstein KZSC's DJs Jet Jaguar and Dr. Funkenstein interview STS9 on the band's inspirations, recording process and performance at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater.
The Shamanic Bones of Zen: Interview with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
“The Shamanic Bones of Zen” - Interview with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel by John Malkin (May 19, 2022) “The Shamanic Bones of Zen” Embraces Indigenous Roots and Rituals By John Malkin --- “The Shamanic Bones of Zen: Revealing…