Here’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…
Wake the Dead Fri Jan 11th
By Folk Department | Published January 10th, 2013The Wake the Dead band who are mostly from the SF Bay Area, blends traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments with the songs of the Grateful Dead. They’ll be performing at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 8pm. The band includes Danny Carnahan, a singer, fiddler, and player of…
Interview with The Babies
By New Media Director | Published January 10th, 2013The Babies have just come out with their second full length album, House on a Hill to amazing reviews. After their show at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on December 7th, Kevin Morby and Cassie Ramone sat down with Bikini Kill DJ Ana, frequent guest DJ Andrea Casablanca and Jesse Perez to talk about…
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…
Nina Storey January 12th
By Michael Bryant | Published January 1st, 2013Nina Storey is as powerful as she is provocative, delivering honest and hypnotic songs steeped in classic soul pop. Her Santa Cruz fans will be among the first to hear songs from her new album Think Twice, which will have its Northern California release at Moe’s Alley Saturday, January 12th. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
The Future Of KZSC
By Michael Bryant | Published December 20th, 2012Here’s a look at a few of the faces behind the new voices you’ll be hearing on The Great 88 starting January 21st. Our fall quarter broadcasting class came up with programming ideas so hot, we had to have them approved by the campus Fire Department. Besides the difference on the air, significant changes will…