“Revenge” by The Rollercoaster Project is currently my song of the week. Why? It’s a five-minute long Fuck Buttons-esque trailing piano driven atmospheric song with beautiful screaming. No really, beautiful, and I never though I’d say that about calls from the underground. Listen to the track and then please tell me what you think. It’s…
How can I tell if I love you anymore? Nevermind, I know I do.
By Electronic Music Director | Published February 11th, 2010Riding high on the ‘chill-wave‘ movement of this past year and late 2009 comes Toro Y Moi‘s latest offering – Causers of This.
Philip Glass + UCSC astronomer = Music of the Spheres. Interview Thursday!
By Music Director | Published February 10th, 2010Gregory Laughlin, a professor at our very own university, has recently been working with the famous Philip Glass in a project called “The Music of the Spheres.” Laughlin is a professor of astronomy and astrophysics whose research delves into orbital dynamics and the evolution of planetary systems. Glass is one of the most influential composers…
Are you New age? Yes… We’re New Age.
By Music Director | Published February 8th, 201060 Watt Kid just released a new album called We Come From the Bright Side on Kosher Records. The verdict? A total Animal Collective rip-off. At first. And then it becomes some pure strange psych rock that gets you rolling and churning. They’ve gotten really close to perfecting the primal meets ethereal psych ideal. Oh,…
The newest music love interest!
By Music Director | Published February 4th, 2010This love interest goes by the name of Gigi – a project by Nick Krgovich of No Kids. This album is the perfect Spring-time album (there’s some sun, so there’s nothing wrong with some faux-spring songs). Think of the glories of 60s pop, including the great girl bands and coordinated opera gloves, plus the beauties…
UCSC Open Mic Nite Live!
By Michael Bryant | Published February 1st, 2010Now here’s something you won’t want to miss. For the first time ever, KZSC will broadcast one of UC Santa Cruz’s talent-filled open mic nights. This week’s open mic takes place at Porter college’s dining hall. If you can’t make it in person, have no fear, KZSC is here! The live broadcast will air Wednesday…
You’re offensive
By Music Director | Published January 31st, 2010We love (a brand new “we love”): Dadfag. Yes, offensive. Yes, dirty dirty grimy thrashy and sexy. Dadfag’s newest record is called “Scenic Abuse” and was described as a mix of Sonic Youth, Lydia Lunch, and hardcore punk. Dear god I’m in love. Give it a listen here. Also, these guys are from San Francisco…
Special awards edition of Backroads airs tomorrow!
By Music Director | Published January 30th, 2010Attention bluegrass lovers: Tomorrow’s beloved Backroads show will be honoring the fact that it’s awards season by airing the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show. The show will feature performances by The Grascals, Dale Ann Bradley, Dailey & Vincent, Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin) and lots lots more. Tune in this (and every)…
YAWN: not-so-boring tropical adventure
By Music Director | Published January 29th, 2010Okay, not quite a tropical adventure, per se, for there are no vines in this album but I swear I can hear monkeys hooting in the background. The album in question? Yawn‘s self-titled debut EP which sounds like a mix of Capybara, Animal Collective, and Vampire Weekend. Seriously. I think this album is the love-child…
Oh No Ono: girls and eggs!
By Music Director | Published January 27th, 2010Another new favorite at the station is Oh No Ono with their lovely Danish psych pop. (The song “Swim” is making me completely blissfully nuts–listen to it here!) Apparently the Danish love this band. I’ve only just heard of them, but their new album “Eggs” is fantastic and will hopefully continue to be in heavy…