RPM Charts – End of April
Top 10: 1. LAPALUX - Lustmore / Brainfeeder 2. SHLOHMO - Dark Red / True Panther Sounds / WeDidIt 3. DORIAN CONCEPT - Joined Ends Remix [EP] / Ninja Tune 4. HOT SUGAR - God's Hand / Break World 5.…
MOON BLOCK presents fourth annual Desert Daze Festival!
MOON BLOCK presents several music + art festivals a year including DESERT DAZE, BEYOND THE WITCHING HOUR, & MOON BLOCK PARTY. Each event is curated, organized, and built from the ground up by a group of close friends and a…
Seabright Stringfest Apr 24th-26th
The 4th Annual Seabright Stringfest (Santa Cruz, CA) kicks off with a square dance Friday evening, April 24th, called by Erik Hoffman with music by the Earl White Stringband and The Percolators at the Market St. Theatre. Free concerts that feature more than a dozen bands playing Appalachian string band, bluegrass, blues, Celtic and other traditional string music from around the world continues on Sat, Apr 25th and Sun Apr 26th.
New World Charts-mid April
Will April showers bring us May flowers? Well in the meantime lets check out this shower of new world music here at KZSC! In out top 10 this week we have Salt Petal's Sea Monster. This tropicál group from L.A…
Fri Apr 24: Jordan, Jesse, Go! Live in Santa Cruz
KZSC Alums Jesse Thorn and Jordan Morris return to Santa Cruz for a LIVE taping of their popular comedy/variety podcast: Jordan, Jesse, Go! on Friday April 24th, at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center.
Programmer of the Month: Jacob Block (Brickfrog)
Jacob Block, known on-air as “Brickfrog” has been tearing up the airwaves of Santa Cruz for four whole years. Since his radio debut in May of 2011, Jacob has programmed over 200 shows on KZSC. Jacob’s older brother, who programmed…
Now you can listen to KZSC on your schedule
Did you miss one of your favorite shows? Want to check the instant replay?
Now you can listen to KZSC on your own schedule!
You can listen on-demand to the past two weeks of our broadcasts in our archive. You don't have to live under the tyranny of the clock any more--at least when it comes to enjoying KZSC.
KZSC Interviews: The Relationship
The members of the Relationship are an all-star team of band members coming together to create some very catchy, upbeat rock music. The Relationship features Brian Bell from Weezer, Nate Shaw from U.S. Bombs and Die' Hunns, Anthony Burulcich who…
HGMNY & Oscillate Me presents Flow-Fi Showcase @ f8
HGMNY is a music-based collective that was formed in the pits of Santa Cruz in 2009 and includes innovative acts like BOATS, Mikos Da Gawd, KA$HMIR, and many others. Their aim is to bring other forward thinking and innovative artists…
Jazz Charts and Adds – 2nd Week of April
Hello humans! We have a top ten for jazz here at the station and some freshly added albums! Here they are. Top Ten: 1 ANNIE LENNOX Nostalgia Blue Note 2 GABOR SZABO Magical Connection Blue Thumb Records 3 HUGH MASEKELA…
Here comes Record Store Day!
Either you have heard of it or you have been living under a rock. Record Store Day will take place April 18th nationwide this year. A day that advocates we all go out and support local business, or more importantly…
KZSC Reviews: Painted Caves reviewed by David Anton Savage
The self-titled debut album by the Milwaukee-based band, Painted Caves is a true genre bending gem; a pleasure from start to finish. In an unlikely mix of Arab music dosed with 60s psychedelic folk surf rock, Painted Caves ventures into new musical territory.
Fresh Faces at KZSC
Congratulations to the newest staff members of KZSC! They've completed our rigorous training and their new shows are now debuting on our Spring 2015 schedule (coming on April 13th). We can't wait to hear what they'll come up with, and we're sure you'll love what they do on KZSC.
UC Santa Cruz students should contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jared, so you can join them. We offer a training class (for credit!) every quarter, and you can take it after you volunteer at the station for 20 hours.
RPM Charts – Beginning of April
Top 10: 1. PURITY RING - Another Eternity / 4AD 2. HOT SUGAR - God's Hand / Break World 3. TUXEDO - Tuxedo / Stones Throw 4. FUTURE BROWN - Future Brown / Warp 5. HOODBOI - Palm Reader EP…
Charts & Adds – 1st week of April
Hello everyone! Here are the charts & adds for the 1st week of April! Top Ten: 1 COMPILATION The Great Billie Holiday Goldies 2 BILLIE HOLIDAY Lady Day: The Best Of Billie Holiday Columbia Jazz 3…
California Roots Festival, May 22nd – 24th
The legendary California Roots Music and Arts Festival returns on Memorial day weekend, from May 22nd to May 24th, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. With an expanded lineup this year, CaliRoots brings a wide array of artists including reggae, world music,…
Loud Rock Charts 4/7
Hey metal fans! Here's the top ten and newly added music for the week. TOP TEN: 1 ALL THAT REMAINS The Order Of Things Razor And Tie 2 MOONSPELL Extinct Napalm 3 ENSIFERUM One Man Army Metal Blade 4 AGONIST…
Dag Weiser Painting For KZSC’s Top Donor
Local artist Dag Weiser has donated this amazing painting for KZSC to give to its top donor in the Spring Pledge drive! If you can beat $1000 (thanks Steve!), then you can have this one-of-a-kind Thank You Gift.
DakhaBrakha playing Kuumbwa Jazz April 13th
Ukranian quartet, DakhaBrakha will be playing at Kuumbwa Jazz April 13th as part of their United States tour This Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” band creates a world of unexpected new music. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian traditional instrumentation, the quartet’s…