Category: Music News

Sunday, Sunday Sunday! Willie K. at Pono

By Lani | Published August 28th, 2012

Willie K. will be performing at Pono Hawaiian Grill this Sunday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM.   Whether he sings in Hawaiian, performs Blues, OPERA or flat out rock and roll, Willie K. can PLAY.  You can enjoy the man, the music and the show, when you get down to Pono at 120 Union Street in…

Upcoming Shows At The Catalyst

By Station Manager | Published August 28th, 2012

Summer is the perfect time to put on your dancing shoes and go see your favorite artists performing live. The Catalyst always hosts a great collection of bands, and this season is no different. Here are some of the upcoming shows that KZSC DJs are most psyched about: Aesop Rock on August 30th, Steel Pulse/Future…

Loud Rock Charts: 8/27

By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published August 27th, 2012

Some exciting news for our friends over at Criminal Records: the fine ladies in “basement rock” band The Kut have been chosen to play in Olympic Park on August 30th as part of the Paralympics festivities. It’s always awesome to see an all female band such as The Kut get some great opportunities to show…

Do It Yrself Beck Album

By Program Review Committee | Published August 27th, 2012

Remember Beck’s “The Information?” The album that provided stickers so you could create your own cover? Well Beck is back and taking it one step further, with his new album featuring 20 songs of sheet music – and it’s up to YOU to bring them to life. Beck’s website describes “Song Reader [as] an experiment…

Wiggin’ Out: The Endless Cycle

By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published August 22nd, 2012

As you probably are aware, the Olympics just happened in London. All eyes were on the British athletes, who wanted to demonstrate their abilities on their home turf. As a cycling fan, I was most interested in the road race and time trial; in the latter England’s own Bradley Wiggins, winner of this year’s Tour…

The Woodstock of Jazz: MJF55

By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published August 21st, 2012

You don’t want to miss this concert. Ever. It’s not just a concert, it’s a weekend of concerts. A full weekend of the world’s finest jazz artists performing at the Monterrey Jazz Festival including: Trombone Shorty, Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra, Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheney, Esperanza Spalding, Ambrose Akinmusire, Mulgrew Miller, Gerald Clayton, Tigran Hamasyan, and the list…

Loud Rock Charts: 8/21

By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published August 20th, 2012

Our thoughts here at KZSC go out to both Baroness and Periphery. We hope for a quick recovery for Baroness, and that everything is okay for Periphery and their family. You will be sorely missed on the rest of the Summer Slaughter tour, but that means I’ll just mosh even harder for you guys! ADDS…

channel ORANGE

By Promotions Director | Published August 16th, 2012

Frank Ocean, a member of Odd Future (OFWGKTA) recently released his second album, channel Orange, on July 10. His first album was quite successful, and I look forward to seeing where this album leads him.  Along with his new album Ocean sent out a letter to his fans informing them about when he “realized [he] was…

Loud Rock Charts: 8/14

By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published August 13th, 2012

Is it just me, or is it getting HOT AS BALLS? (Cue Nelly) Summer is getting fairly close to ending, so it should not be getting this damn hot. Speaking of hotness, my interview with The Contortionist’s lead singer is up for all those interested. Okay, that’s the last time I shamelessly plug it. I swear….

New Rock In August

By Rock Director | Published August 13th, 2012

August means getting ready to start another year of academics at our fine University. It’s been a wild summer at The Great 88 with stacks of knockout new releases hitting the airwaves. Right now, Nashville’s favorite bros Jeff the Brotherhood are on top. This garage rock duo’s latest release paired them with producer Dan Auerbach…