This past Saturday, I had the great fortune of interviewing one of the biggest acts in recent metal history: Machine Head’s frontman, Robb Flynn. We had some great, albeit short, discussions, one of which deals with the controversy behind their 2001 album Supercharger and the affects that 9/11 had on it. It led to some…
Jack is Back
By Program Review Committee | Published February 28th, 2012It’s been just over a year since we shed some red and black tears with the news of the official retirement of The White Stripes. Since then the world has been waiting anxiously to see what the musical genius Jack White will bring next. The wait is over – White has announced on his fancy…
Why You Should “Be The Void”
By Rock Director | Published February 27th, 2012As a favorite band, Dr. Dog is a pretty good one to have. They tour frequently, put out great albums consistently and they seem to really like pizza and hats, as you can see in their new video. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojf0waAxpL0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] It’s been lucky times for their fans because their new album, Be the Void, just came…
A Musical Minus vs. A Plus
By World Music Director | Published February 23rd, 2012I could go on endlessly as to how problematic the genre term, “World Music” is, but blogs don’t allow for voluminous rants from turgid bastards such as myself. What I can say is this: less and less music is coming in labeled as, “File in WORLD”. On the other hand, more music is coming into…
Calling All Fans of Glam!
By Station Manager | Published February 21st, 2012Do you love Of Montreal? Would you sell your left kidney just to touch the hem of their sequined robes? Are you sore from dancing so much to their latest album Paralytic Stalks? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, then have no fear my glittery friends, KZSC’s CCAA Booty Patrol (aka, two of…
Getting ready for 2012 line ups.
By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published February 17th, 2012Just as the groundhog looks for his shadow, music lovers everywhere are checking those line-ups for the summer. Some festivals have already been announced, getting everyone here at the station talking (good and not-so-good). Whatever your musical tastes, there’s bound to be something somewhere. And one thing is for sure: Get your groove on music…
The Metalliest Concert Season Of All
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published February 15th, 2012The first week of February was a good week for us metalheads. There were no less than 5 concerts announced, 3 of which were on the same day. And I’m not talking about some random metal bands you’ve probably never heard of; these are all HUGE names in the metal scene (almost as big as…
Charles Bradley Croons Voicemails Too
By Program Director | Published February 14th, 2012KZSC showed Charles Bradley a whole lotta love in 2011. Now the Screaming Eagle of Soul has one-upped us all this Valentines Day. The winner of a contest posted this week on his facebook can choose a special somebody to receive a singing telegram from the Eagle’s beak. Since Bradley just kicked off his Spring world tour,…
Why Skrillex Should Win a Grammy
By Electronic Music Director | Published February 12th, 2012Musically speaking, Skrillex is the bane of my existence. I am a huge fan of dubstep and this former “hardcore” emo has turned a genre with a rich history and tradition into a glittery bastardization designed to excite 15 year olds into a moshing frenzy. Dubstep came about around the turn of the millenium as…
The Beach Boys Return Live
By Business Manager | Published February 9th, 2012The Beach Boys are scheduled to perform live for the first time in more than 20 years along side Foster the People and Maroon 5. The surviving members of The Beach Boys will be taking the stage at the Grammy Awards this Sunday. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Mark are…