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LoudRock Pledge Truckin’

By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published February 10th, 2011

Like punk, heavy metal, black metal, prog, djent? Like KZSC?

The Beatles & VD…

By Michael Bryant | Published February 9th, 2011

No matter how you slice it, Valentines Day is about love. Who better than The Beatles to give you an early start on “les vacances de l’amour”? This Thursday during the Here, There & Everywhere program we’ll be taking your requests and dedications to That Certain Someone waaay before February 14th. Who knows? it just…

Vusi Mahlasela is “The Voice”

By World Music Director | Published February 7th, 2011

Known as the “The Voice” in his home-country of South Africa, Vusi Mahlasela captures hearts with his latest album “Say Africa”. Some of you FIFA fans may recall his performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kickoff Concert which features the song “Say Africa”! The album is satisfyingly eclectic, optimistic, and poetic. Vusi is not…

Radio Waves

By Michael Bryant | Published February 1st, 2011

The waves are getting bigger; the sun is staying out longer.  No doubt you’ll need a new short sleeve shirt for the warmer weather too. May we suggest you get inside a KZSC Wave? Not only does it tell the world what your favorite radio station is, it gives you a chance to start working…

Wanda On Top

By Music Director | Published February 1st, 2011

The Party Ain’t Over for septuagenarian Wanda Jackson. Her latest release on Nonesuch is our Top Add this week! Woodsist continues to warm the cochleas of KZSC’s listeners as their darling Ducktails reins in the top spot on our charts. KZSC Radio 200 Adds Rank Artist Recording Label 1 WANDA JACKSON The Party Ain’t Over…

Featured PSA: CA Sponsored Auto Insurance

By PSA Director | Published February 1st, 2011

Currently California law requires all drivers to have auto insurance, however our state has one of the highest uninsured motorist rates in the nation. With the current economic climate, even more California drivers may consider dropping existing coverage or not getting covered at all – which puts all motorists at risk. The California Low Cost…

Intro To Radio: The Most Important Man In Modern Radio…

By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published January 31st, 2011

….is not who you’d expect. (Warning: Indecency is in this blog post!) Each student in KZSC’s Intro to Radio class dreads the FCC lecture: they are bombarded with facts, restrictions, and nebulous definitions of what they can and cannot say on-air. But there is a shimmer of hope: it is also the day that we…

Garage Rock Monday Morning

By Michael Bryant | Published January 30th, 2011

We didn’t call it “Garage Rock” back then, but it was the only place we could play without too many complaints. Yes, this is a picture of me playing guitar with “The Time Expired” in the 1960′s. Old and new meet on “Menage A Monday” during the 8 AM hour to discuss a bit of…

Remembering Dr. King

By Michael Bryant | Published January 30th, 2011

Civil rights activist Dr. Terrence Roberts is this morning’s featured guest speaker at UCSC’s Stevenson College.  In 1957 Dr. Roberts was part of “The Little Rock Nine”, the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School, sparking a nationwide crisis when Arkansas’ governor called out the National Guard to prevent…

Blackbird Blackbird, Old Arc & The Mystery Lights on The Rising Tide tonight!

By The Rising Tide | Published January 28th, 2011

Friday night is just around the corner, meaning it’s that time again: Time for The Rising Tide on KZSC! Allow me to introduce the first of Friday night’s guests: Blackbird Blackbird. Blackbird Blackbird is the moniker of Mikey S., a San Francisco-based electronic artist whose work has attracted the attention of the press (The Bay…