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Music Review

Noise Pop Diary: Wrapping up a stellar fest, with Sun Ra Arkestra magic

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By celebrating local talent and venues (with a sprinkling of cosmic legends), Noise Pop grew exponentially this year.
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Noise Pop Diary: Illuminati Hotties caped for BOTH, Orcutt Shelley Miller thrilled the dudes

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Free show from tenderpunk faves erased the condos closing in; avant-rock trio took the beards on wild rides at GAMH.
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Noise Pop Diary: Sideswiped by TikTok fame, Julie Doiron had many more tales to tell

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30-year-old 'August 10' soundtracks today's teen Reels, but the Canadian stalwart transcends viral splash with guitar chops.
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Noise Pop Diary: SML cooked at SFJAZZ—all sauce, no Butterss

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One key player was missing, but the LA-based future jazz outfit heated up Joe Henderson Lab just fine.
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Noise Pop Diary: Shannon Shaw came sans Clams; SpongeBob’s Tom Kenny rode Hi-Seas

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KQED Live set brought out a local garage rock legend's country side, while a beloved voice actor dove into classic soul.
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Noise Pop Diary: Indie legend Christopher Owens returns, with a flamenco twist

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The Girls frontman has been through hell, but has kept making music; his presence brought roars from the local crowd.
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Noise Pop Diary: Cindy scored the reconnections, New Jazz Underground went for gold

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33rd indie music fest kicked off on a Bay Area high note, with friendly vibes and winning sounds.
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Happy hours, hometown heroes: Our essential guide to the 33rd annual Noise Pop

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An especially tender year, with adieus to iconic venues, avant-rock supergroups, and after-hours local legends.
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Under the Stars: Noise Pop’s latest scores? Jay Som, Giraffage, CupcakKe, Open Mike Eagle…

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Plus: A perfect, purple way to spend NYE, RIP Jellybean Johnson of the Time, Say She She, Altın Gün, more music news.
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Under the Stars: Noise Pop phase one beams in Cali power players

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Plus: RIP Ace Frehley, Jay Som swings back strong, Nas knocks with symphonics, Yazmin Lacey's quiet conquest, more music
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