Sluttony: Santa Cruz’s Riot Grrrls
“I think if you listen to the music we play, and especially when you come to our shows, you can tell what we are really about.” Written by Maya Christensen Sluttony is a four piece punk band formed…
A VEHICLE TO SOMEWHERE: Gary Numan on his 21st Album Intruder and How He Got Here
By John Malkin Gary Numan has had an extraordinary musical career spanning almost five decades. He rode the first wave of British punk into developing electronic-synth rock fused with science fiction themes. Numan had two worldwide hits in 1979…
Artist Spotlight: Duncan Hartwell
Written by DJ Locrian Based out of Los Angeles, Duncan Hartwell a producer, singer songwriter, and also tours around california as a lead guitarist for many churches. This artist is a multi-instrumentalist playing through different music mediums such as guitar,…
Album Review: I Disagree by Poppy
Written by Sabine Hovnanian I Disagree As someone who dives deep into the pool of metal music, I never expected to enjoy an album as much as Poppy’s I Disagree. I had always been a fan of her music,…
KZSC X Greer Interview: Live from the Catalyst
KZSC X Greer Interview: Live from the Catalyst Interview by DJ Buddha Hannah, DJ Shove It, and DJ Ligma November 5, 2021 KZSC’s own DJ Buddha Hannah, DJ Shove It, and DJ Ligma had the distinct and rockin’ pleasure…
DJ Spotlight: Tiffany Harmon
Written by Sierra Grindstaff While at KZSC, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tiffany on the Program Review Committee while attending UCSC as a student employee. When I served as Program Director, I worked closely with Tiffany as…
THE SILENT MIND IS OPEN: Swiss Pianist Nik Bärtsch Explains Ritual Groove Music in New Book
. . . . . . . . Art by Hannah Rouland, @hannah.tor.art THE SILENT MIND IS OPEN: Swiss Pianist Nik Bärtsch Explains Ritual Groove Music in New Book October 26, 2021 Photo by Claude Hofer “Listening: Music, Movement,…
Your New Favorite Beach Band: KATZ
Story and Interview by Dalila Ramirez Surf rock is a notorious ode to coastal lifestyle and the beauty of storytelling through music. It’s unique in the guitar riffs and the groovy tunes it carries. It’s evolved over the years…
Beat Banter: Christian Hell
Story and Interview by Ben Goldstein I happened upon Hong Kong Fuck You when they shared a bill with Machine Girl Christmas 2019. And thank fuck I did then because their three releases the following year pretty much got…
Ladies of R&B Playlist
Soothe your soul with some of the best female voices of R&B from the 80's and 90's!
Psychedelic Funk Playlist
A curation of hits, rarities, and similar sounds of the one and only Mothership Connection, Parliament-Funkadelic!
KZSC OUTREACH: @UCSC COLLEGE 9/10
KZSC collaborates with College 9/10! During this open tabling event that happened on April 26, 2019, students came in and learned how to DJ/spin, radio curriculum, music & news journalism, and most importantly, walked away with some KZSC merch! Big…
KZSC OUTREACH: @UCSC TERRY FRIETAS CAFE C9/10
KZSC collaborates with Terry Frietas Cafe at College 9/10! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxLa5KoFDVI&w=560&h=315] During this open tabling event that happened on April 11, 2019, students came in and learned how to DJ/spin, radio curriculum, music & news journalism, and most importantly, walked…
KZSC hosts 2019 UCRN (University of California Radio Network) Conference!
KZSC hosts the Bi-Annual UCRN Conference! Directed & Edited by our Hip Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY. #GIVE2KZSC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcNHlAqVFws&w=560&h=315]
KZSC @ 2018 UCRN (University of California Radio Network) Conference!
KZSC visits host 88.9FM KUCI (UC IRVINE) Radio for the Bi-Annual UCRN Conference! Directed & Edited by our Hip Hop Director RIZZYSTAYDIZZY. #GIVE2KZSC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EjNSF_vIyo KZSC Staff in attendance: Rizal Aliga, Neroli Devaney, Kavya Aswadhati, Maelin Rose, Duncan Ober, Alex Varelijan, Kathy Hermosillo,…
KZSC Alum Jesse Thorn featured in the LA Times
by Hayley Fox from latimes.com on November, 7, 2018
Overlooking MacArthur Park Lake, Jesse Thorn is recording tracks for his latest “Bullseye” podcast episode inside a recording booth that he bought off Craigslist for $3,500.
KZSC Santa Cruz Radio DJs spin at the Santa Cruz Roller Palladium for the 2018 Spooky Roller Disco Night!
WATCH: KZSC Santa Cruz Radio DJs spin at the Santa Cruz Roller Palladium for the 2018 Spooky Roller Disco Night! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBj5Ww9tBIk DJ Brandon Berry | DJ Rocko Directed|Shot|Edited By: Rizal Aliga Setup: Rocko Bauman | Ryan Cormack | Jasmine Stade | Jose Domingo | Sierra Grindstaff |…
KZSC Santa Cruz Radio DJs spin at the Annual UCSC Welcome Week Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Frolic 2018! *NSFW*
WATCH: KZSC Santa Cruz Radio DJs spin at the Annual UCSC Welcome Week Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Frolic 2018! *NSFW* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTvoh6HVV2k DJ Brandon Berry | DJ Kaviar | DJ RIZZYSTAYDIZZY Directed By: Rizal Aliga & Kathy Hermosillo Shot By: Rizal…
Sat 9/1: Vinyl Swap Meet at Verve Coffee Roasters in Seabright
Load up on vinyl records at the 6th Annual Verve Coffee Record Swap on Saturday, September 1st! Co-promoted by KZSC and Metavinyl
Join KZSC and other local music vendors and discover new music and old favorites—all on glorious vinyl!
The record swap starts at 9 am at Verve Coffee’s Roastery and coffee bar at 104 Bronson Street, in Seabright – a few doors down from the Pacific Edge climbing gym.
KZSC will be there till 4pm and there will be food trucks, live music, and a local yard sale going on, too!
Admission and neighborhood parking are both free
Concert Review: The Frights at the Catalyst Atrium (2.23.2018)
Review by: Lily Nauta With their first album debuting in 2013 and their second and most recent in 2016, indie-rock band The Frights are a quickly growing group. The band picked up traction quick with lead singer Mikey Carnevale’s captivating…
“Somebody’s Valentine” – A KZSC Valentine’s Day Playlist
"It's pretty cool there's a designated day promoting people to be overly loving toward a special someone. I mean, ideally, people would act like that every day but that's difficult; we can only spend so much time in our daily…