In this week’s sexy edition of new Loud Rock, we see Holy Grail release one of the best album of the year so far with Ride the Void. It’s in the same vein as new classic metal, with a thrashy spin thrown on it. If you’re into some older stuff, like Judas Priest or Iron Maiden,…
Pop! Culture! And Why It Sticks Around.
By Program Director | Published January 21st, 2013The first record I ever bought with my own money was No Doubt’s Rock Steady. When my friends came over, we’d take turns mimicking Gwen Stefani’s chesty vocals into an old broom handle while the CD whirred in my plastic pink boom box. I still have the CD, and it sounds exactly the same…
Mac DeMarco Cooks Up Something Good on “2″
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published January 17th, 2013Oh hi! Didn’t see you there. I’d like to talk to you about a wonderful little record by a guy who goes by the name of Mac DeMarco. DeMarco – a Canadian singer-songwriter, formerly of the band Makeout Videotape – released his second album, fittingly titled “2″, in October, and I finally got around to…
First Hip Hop Charts of 2013
By Hip Hop Director | Published January 16th, 2013Here’s just a quick snapshot of some of the new Hip Hop that is getting played on KZSC in the new year: 1 ROC MARCIANO – Reloaded 2 DJ VADIM – Don’t Be Scared 3 E-DUBBLE – Reset 4 PAT MAINE – Doomsday Charades 5 PLAN B – Ill Manors 6 MAIN ATTRAKIONZ – Bossalinis…
Jazz Charts 1/15
By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published January 15th, 2013Hello everyone, Here is this week’s edition of the KZSC Jazz Charts. Topping them this week comes an independent/self release from vocalist Lauren Desberg with her EP “Sideways.” This album features many up and coming young jazz stars on the scene today including bassist Joshua Crumbly (Terence Blanchard, Taylor Eigsti), drummer Corey Fonville (Nicholas Payton,…
Loud Rock Charts: 1/15
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published January 14th, 2013After 4 long years, Voivod is finally back with their newest full length, Target Earth. It’s the first record to feature their new guitarist, Daniel Mongrain, and the first since 1991 to feature their original bassist. Also, Incite, who is releasing an exciting album soon, is touring with Soulfly in the coming months in support of All Out…
Django Fail !
By Music Librarian | Published January 11th, 2013Though 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 use of music in film amazing! Especially, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction & Jackie Brown. Oh…
2012 KZ$C Hip Hop Awards
By Station Manager | Published January 9th, 20131. 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. For a sexy time check out “Flash” featuring Mike Posner. 2. Aesop Rock, Skelethon This…
Loud Rock Charts: 1/8
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published January 7th, 2013Alas, 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 full length album back in April, but is now signed with Shadow Kingdom Records, and…
Kensington Blues Comin’ Back: Remembering Jack Rose
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published December 17th, 2012December 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, but writing actual songs set him apart from the pack of Fahey imitators and practitioners of American…