Pride Month Never Ends
by dj odd tree and dj parkour Even though it's July, that doesn't mean Pride for the LGBTQ+ community and the beauty of diversity in sexuality and gender has to end. In June, we remembered those who paved the way…
DJ Fizzi Pop attends Emissions Festival!
by DJ Fizzi Pop Tucked away in the lush green mountains of the Quincy forest, resided a full weekend of bass and experimental electronic music at the transformative Emissions Festival. Taking over the campground of Belden Town, festival goers from…
Interview with Ruby Ibarra at the Multicultural Fest!
by DJ Dostoevsky On May 18th, UC Santa Cruz celebrated its 40th Annual Multicultural Festival in the Porter Dining Hall. With a plethora of talented student performances, the festival was a display of the diverse cultural identities that make up…
On Assignment: UCSC’s 40th Annual Multicultural Festival (MCF 2019)
This past Saturday, May 18th, the annual Multicultural Festival, celebrated its 40th anniversary with its tagline “Together We Resist, Together We Persist.” The theme this year signifies our strength as students to continue fighting racial and social injustices. The MCF…
Tastebreakers with Rocko
On this week's episode of Tastebreakers, our volunteer coordinator, DJ Rocko talks about Curtis Mayfield's legendary first solo live album Curtis/Live! and why it's special to him. Catch his show, Super 8, while it's still around, Tuesdays 8-10 pm.
KZSC OUTREACH: @UCSC COLLEGE 9/10
KZSC collaborates with College 9/10! During this open tabling event that happened on April 26, 2019, students came in and learned how to DJ/spin, radio curriculum, music & news journalism, and most importantly, walked away with some KZSC merch! Big…
Amy Hanaiali’i on Wiki Wiki Wednesday, April 24th
On Wiki Wiki Wednesday, we are scheduled to speak to Amy Hanaiali'i, as her travel time and television interviews permit. Maybe 8:15- 8:30 am, perhaps 8:30- 8:45 am, but contingent upon her availability. Her music will speak for her, as…
KZSC OUTREACH: @UCSC TERRY FRIETAS CAFE C9/10
KZSC collaborates with Terry Frietas Cafe at College 9/10! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxLa5KoFDVI&w=560&h=315] During this open tabling event that happened on April 11, 2019, students came in and learned how to DJ/spin, radio curriculum, music & news journalism, and most importantly, walked…
KZSC hosts 2019 UCRN (University of California Radio Network) Conference!
KZSC hosts the Bi-Annual UCRN Conference! Directed & Edited by our Hip Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY. #GIVE2KZSC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcNHlAqVFws&w=560&h=315]
Submit to KZSC’s Spring Zine!
Want to submit to KZSC's Spring Zine? We've opened submissions to our listeners, so that you all have the opportunity to express what KZSC means to you! Why not write a shout out to your favorite show or tell a…
Project Review: Maxo – LIL BIG MAN EP
FAV TRACKS: Time, Strongside, Kinfolk, No Love (feat. Lojii), In My Penny’s, Headphones, Crown Heights Def Jam signee and LA-based rapper Maxo comes out with a brief but personal project filled with lo-fi drums and airy vocal samples. Many will…
KZSC On The Road – DC VI: A visit to WGTB (Georgetown University) College Radio
On Thursday, March 28th, 2019, Hip Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY visited WGTB (Georgetown University) College Radio. Read below his six-part series pop-up visits to radio stations in the DC-Maryland area! 14:36 - I got off the metro at Dupont Circle. I…
KZSC On The Road – DC III: A visit to WCUA (Catholic University of America) College Radio
On Tuesday, March 26th, 2019, Hip Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY visited WCUA College Radio located at the Catholic University of America in Brookland, MD. Read below his six-part series pop-up visits to radio stations in the DC-Maryland area! 12:16 - Mobbin' solo-dolo…
KZSC On The Road – DC II: A visit to WMCR (Montgomery) College Radio
On Tuesday, March 26th, 2019, Hip Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY visited eWMCR College Radio located at Montgomery Community College. Read below his six-part series pop-up visits to radio stations in the DC-Maryland area! 11:22 - My father and I got a ride…
KZSC On The Road – DC I: A visit to 88.1 WMUC (University of Maryland) College Radio
On Monday, March 25th, 2019, Hip Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY visited 88.1FM WMUC College Radio located at the University of Maryland. Read below his six-part series pop-up visits to radio stations in the DC-Maryland area! 18:17 - My father and I got…
Album Review: Sean Price & Small Professor – 86 Witness
FAV TRACKS: Refrigerator P! (feat. Rock & DJ Revolution), Latoya Jackson (feat. Quelle Chris & DJ Revolution) Sean Price was a rapper and member of the hip hop supergroups Boot Camp Clik and Random Axe. He came to prominence as…
Track Review: ScHoolboy Q – Numb Numb Juice
Guess wHo’s back? Everyone’s favorite Hoover Street native is returning with his first single since July of 2016, the release of Blank Face LP. Q explodes onto the song, with just his grimy and aggressive delivery, with the beat coming…
Album Review: Blu & Oh No – A Long Red Hot Los Angeles Summer Night
FAV TRACKS: The Lost Angels Anthem (feat. Kezia), It Never Rains In South L.A., Round Bout Midnight (feat. Self Jupiter & Abstract Rude), Straight No Chaser, Champagne, Stalkers (feat. Donel Smokes) Blu is 35 years old and has been in…
Album Review: M.D.M.A. (Molly) – Witchcraft
FAV TRACKS: Maestro, Adrenaline Rush, Nitro The crudely named rapper is from Atlanta and looking to make a name for himself on his second project. He is the young brother of UnoTheActivist and cousin of Playboi Carti, who dropped a…
Album Review: 2 Chainz – Rap or Go to the League
FAV TRACKS: Forgiven (feat. Marsha Ambrosius), Threat 2 Society, Money in the Way, Whip (feat. Travis Scott), Momma I Hit a Lick (feat. Kendrick Lamar) 2 Chainz’s fifth studio album isn’t as enjoyable as his previous release, Pretty Girls Like…
Artist Spotlight: Tierra Whack
Tierra Whack has been killing it recently. Her debut, Whack World, which released last year, was praised by many for its unique style and format, with each song being only a minute long, coming out to 15 tracks. Previously going…