The Noise Pop Podcast

The Noise Pop Podcast is a monthly series showcasing new music discoveries and a diverse slate of guest artists from the independent music scene and beyond. Produced by Noise Pop, San Francisco’s go-to indie music, arts and film festival for over 25 years and hosted by music journalist Adrian Spinelli (Paste Magazine, SF Chronicle, etc..), we deliver engaging episodes that are always rooted in the music that we love and that we know you will too. Past guests have included: Khruangbin, Thao Nguyen, Quantic, Wye Oak, Helado Negro, Speedy Ortiz, Rexx Life Raj, Shigeto, Låpsley, Thievery Corporation and more.

Reflections with Wye Oak 08/04/2020

Reflections with Wye Oak On the first edition of Reflections, Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack join the Noise Pop Podcast to take us through some of the songs and stories that have marked their six albums and nearly 15 year career as a band. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/15453986

Songs For Freedom 07/03/2020

Songs For Freedom Today, we highlight some of the powerful music that has been released or revived as a direct response to ongoing systemic racism against Black people and the recent murders of George Floyd, Brepnna Taylor and too many others at the hands of police. Diversity is at the core of the music that we share and cover on the Noise Pop Podcast and on this episode, we’re using this platform to focus on and continue to amplify black voices and art during this crucial time. No justice, no peace. BLACK LIVES MATTER. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/15070862

Quarantine Mix #2 feat. Sango 05/29/2020

Quarantine Mix #2 feat. Sango We’re chugging along while sheltered in place as best as we can and our Quarantine Mix #2 features the music that's been getting us through the days. Seattle producer Sango joins us to talk about the roots of Brazilian baile funk music and his new collaborative EP with Juls, 'Fufu & Grits' on Soulection Records. Visit noisepop.com/podcast for a full track list from this episode and more. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/14619179

Shelter In Place Mix #1 04/20/2020

Shelter In Place Mix #1 These are strange days we’re living right now. The world is at a standstill, and festivals and concert tours are on pause everywhere. But if there’s one thing we’ve always prided ourselves on here at Noise Pop, it’s bringing you the best new music. With that, we’ve got a dozen new tracks for you on this episode, which is actually a rebroadcast of Adrian's Everything Ecstatic Radio DJ set on SF-based community radio station, BFF.fm. For a full track list, visit this episode's page on noisepop.com/p /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/14033192

My Mix: Helado Negro 03/05/2020

My Mix: Helado Negro Helado Negro's Roberto Carlos Lange joins the Noise Pop Podcast to share some of the music that has inspired him along the creative process of our favorite album of 2019, 'This Is How You Smile.' The LP is a bilingual journey into Lange's ever-evolving thoughts on the Latinx experience in America. 'This Is How You Smile' is a tropicalia-tinged experimental pop album that shows that no matter the shade of our skin, we all ride the same emotional waves through this world. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/13417592

Big Announcement and NP Fest 2020 Preview 02/19/2020

Big Announcement and NP Fest 2020 Preview It's been a minute since we put out an episode, but there’s a reason behind it all: We’ve been doing some contemplation, meditation, rumination and we have a BIG announcement! Listen in to find out what's next for the show, plus a mini-preview of the upcoming Noise Pop Fest 2020 highlights. The 28th annual NP Festival goes down February 24th - March 1st at venues throughout the Bay Area. Hit up NoisePopFest.com for full details and tickets! /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/13206794

My Mix w/ Monster Rally 10/24/2019

My Mix w/ Monster Rally Monster Rally’s music is an escapist trip through exotica, hip-hop and dollar bin record samples, that feels like taking a trip to paradise without leaving your chair. And for the first My Mix episode in two years (!!!) Monster Rally's Ted Feighan comes on the Noise Pop Podcast to share a mix of songs that have inspired his music. Monster Rally Listen in as Feighan and host Adrian Spinelli listen to and discuss the finer points of Martin Denny, Madvillain, George Harrison and more. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/11763869

Back From Vacation Noisemakers Mix 09/27/2019

Back From Vacation Noisemakers Mix We took a short vacation, but are back with so much killer new music that's been dropping while we were gone. This is an eclectic mix, as always, featuring new indie rock releases, a stunning collaboration, one of the best rappers alive, a fresh face on the Bay Area scene, two important anniversaries and more. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/11414687

Noisemakers Summer Round-Up feat. Angie McMahon 07/30/2019

Noisemakers Summer Round-Up feat. Angie McMahon Our Summer Round-Up episode takes you through the songs from all over the world that’ve been ringing through the speakers this summer. Lots of new albums on deck, some that just dropped, a conversation and LIVE performance from Aussie singer-songwriter Angie McMahon and A LOT of discoveries here. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/10701317

Sound of The Bay LIVE 07/17/2019

Sound of The Bay LIVE On June 27th, the Noise Pop Podcast came to life at Betabrand's SF Podcast Theater on Valencia St, for a show featuring some of the best emerging artists coming out of the Bay Area. Tune in for conversations from that evening with host Adrian Spinelli and guests Taylor Vick of Boy Scouts, Mahawam's Malik Mays, Drew Banga and ZOLA, along with an intimate performance from each artist. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/10549625

Noisemakers May 05/29/2019

Noisemakers May At it's core, the Noise Pop Podcast is about discovery. And May's Noisemakers mix is a direct reflection of our passion for discovering and sharing the best music we come across every month. Hard-hitting rock and roll, mellow indie vibes, R&B, hip-hop, music from the Bay Area... it's all here. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/9942809

Noisemakers April with Stella Donnelly 04/23/2019

Noisemakers April with Stella Donnelly We're back in April with a mix of new music and an interview with Aussie singer/songwriter Stella Donnelly. Stella sits down with Adrian ahead of her sold out show in San Francisco to talk about her recently-released debut LP, Beware of The Dogs, and to answer an age-old question: Why do Australians love the Simpsons so much? The April Noisemakers playlist features music from Stella, Oakland's Bells Atlas and a very international combination of acts from London to New Zealand. Tune In! /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/9479930

SXSW 2019 Dispatch 03/27/2019

SXSW 2019 Dispatch Our 4th annual SXSW episode is here and we're bringing you music and conversations with some of our standout artists from the festival. Guests include Katie Alice Greer of DC rock band Priests, drummer and electronic fusionist Zach Saginaw of Shigeto and Carly Bond of Oakland's dreamy indie project, Meernaa. Tune in for interviews and music from each, as well as songs from our two favorite discoveries of the festival. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/9165941

Noise Pop Festival 2019 Highlights 03/12/2019

Noise Pop Festival 2019 Highlights Back in 1993, Noise Pop Festival got started with the promise of "Five Bands For Five Bucks!" at The Kennel Club on Divisadero St. Now, 26 years later, over 150 artists grace the finest venues in San Francisco, Oakland and more, for the week-long affair. Press play and follow along to a musical journey through 2019's Noise Pop Festival! /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/8962013

Noisemakers February 2019 02/26/2019

Noisemakers February 2019 It’s February and with Noise Pop Festival and SXSW on the horizon, we have a sneaking suspicion you’re pining for the best new releases that’ll feed your senses well into the year. This is why we’re here and the Noise Pop Podcast team raises you a world premiere from SF’s own Mikos Da Gawd from his debut album, ‘Hell Yeah Brother,’out March 4 on Text Me Records. Press play. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/8781341

New Albums for 2019 01/28/2019

New Albums for 2019 Ahhh.. 2019 is here, which means it’s time for a fresh start, new experiences, and of course, looking ahead to a busy year of much-anticipated music. To kick things off, Berkeley-based Toro y Moi turn over a new leaf, breaking away from their pioneering hazy chillwave sound to lift our spirits with Outer Peace’s revitalized dance-driven jams. Let’s dig in. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/8417045

Best Albums of 2018 12/21/2018

Best Albums of 2018 The end of the year is no doubt a time for rumination on the songs that spoke to us and speculating on which artists will continue to make an impact. In this episode, we bring closure by highlighting the best albums and songs of 2018; the soundtracks that manifested our own experiences. The year taught us to look inwardly, as in Charlotte Day Wilson’s “Doubt,” in which she contemplates leaving behind her vices. Love, she comes to realize, is one of them. We won’t spoil the rest—2018: let’s wrap /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/8000060

Best of the Bay 2018 11/30/2018

Best of the Bay 2018 Before we recap our top albums of the year from all over the map, it’s time to stay true to our roots and spread the wealth of the Bay-Area artists that made 2018 memorable. Tune in and enjoy some home-grown glory. Episode playlist: 1. ODIE - “Noise” 2. Zola - “Blood/Sugar” 3. Same Girls - “Inner Space” 4. Tune-Yards- “Colonizer” 5. astronauts, etc. - “Visitor” 6. Meernaa - “Good Luck” 7. Rexx Life Raj feat. E40 - “Sprinkle Me” 8. Spooky Mansion - “Alright /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/7732874

Noisemakers October 10/30/2018

Noisemakers October Getting a late year Noisemakers Mix out there before our year end episode in December! Episode playlist: 1. IAN SWEET - “Hiding” 2. Beacon - “On Ice” 3. Caroline Rose - “Jeannie Becomes A Mom” 4. MHD - “Rouler” 5. The Marías - “ABQ” 6. Andrew St. James - “Life Inside The Mess You Made” 7 .Yaeji - “One More.” (For a list of all music and links referenced in this episode, visit us at noisepop.com/podcast !) /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/7364696

Noisemakers September with Speedy Ortiz 09/28/2018

Noisemakers September with Speedy Ortiz Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis joins this edition of Noisemakers to talk about her cover of Liz Phair's "Blood Keeper," her upcoming book of poetry and more. Five other cuts are featured to round out the six pack of tracks. Tune in and find more info and links at http://www.noisepop.com/podcast. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/7102170

Noisemakers August 08/30/2018

Noisemakers August A new monthly mix with seven tracks from some of our summer festival faves, Nashville psych folk, Compton electro, SF classics, an intriguing supergroup and more... Tracklist: 1) Liz Cooper & the Stampede - "Motions", 2) Janelle Monáe - "Screwed" (feat. Zoë Kravitz), 3)Channel Tres - "Topdown", 4) boygenius - "Bite The Hand", 5) Dizzy - "Stars and Moons", 6) The Dodos - "Forum", 7) Geotic - "Gondolier". /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6985873

Songs For Summer 2018 07/25/2018

Songs For Summer 2018 While we firmly believe that the song of the summer is independent to you, we've picked six tracks to help influence your decision. Songs For Summer 2018 Playlist: 1) U.S. Girls - Pearly Gates, 2) Sun June - Young, 3) Jay Worthy - Westside Party, 4) Jain - Star, 5) Pllush - Stuck To You, 6) Snail Mail - Pristine. Visit noisepop.com/podcast for more info and links mentioned in episode. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6851251

Noisemakers June 06/21/2018

Noisemakers June We're back with an extra large Noisemakers episode for June! Since it's been a few months since our last mix, we've got eight new tracks to share (and some extras). Dig in for new indie discoveries, Chicago hip-hop, an exciting multi-instrumentalist, vibey electronica and some Bay Area love! /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6731532

Two Years Later: A Look At Whether Gender Parity Has Improved at Music Festivals 05/12/2018

Two Years Later: A Look At Whether Gender Parity Has Improved at Music Festivals Two years ago, Noise Pop released an episode entitled "Where Are All The Female Festival Headliners?" which looked at the lack of female acts atop music festival bills. Journalist Alyssa Pereira (SFGate/SF Chronicle) joins host Adrian Spinelli to look at how the festival industry has progressed...or hasn't, in the two years since. Adrian is joined by University of Chicago Data Scientist Rob Mitchum, whose data journalism has appeared in Pitchfork for the past two years (his reviews for far longer). /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6585202

SXSW 2018 with Soccer Mommy, Hop Along, Caleborate and Ought 03/23/2018

SXSW 2018 with Soccer Mommy, Hop Along, Caleborate and Ought Our annual SXSW episode is back with interviews with four of the festival's best artists: Sophie Allison of Brooklyn bedroom pop project Soccer Mommy, Frances Quinlan of Philadelphia-based Hop Along, Bay Area rapper Caleborate and Tim Darcy of Montreal band Ought. Listen in for a conversation and song selection from each of these SXSW standouts! /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6399497

February Noisemakers and Cam O'bi 02/23/2018

February Noisemakers and Cam O'bi February's mix features an interview with hip-hop producer Cam O'Bi as he gets ready to drop his debut solo album, Grown Ass Kid. Music featured in this episode includes Cam O'Bi's debut single, "Tenderheaded" (feat. Smino), the much-anticipated return of Philadelphia's Hop Along, Solange collaborator Starchild & The New Romantic, the return of Stephen Malkmus, sultry vibes from Dutch/Iranian singer Sevdaliza, the Chicago R&B of the fantastic Ravyn Lenae and our spirit animal, DJ Koze. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6295544

Noisemakers January 01/18/2018

Noisemakers January The first Noisemakers mix of the year features seven tracks to kickstart your music listening in 2018. We'll share music from Richmond, VA singer Lucy Dacus, Nashville's Liza Anne, Montreal post-punk band Ought, Miami electro-soul starlet Sabrina Claudio, indie-rock demigods Wolf Parade, a nod to the classics by the Black Eyed Peas and new music from Canadian synth pop group Young Galaxy. For a full track list and more, visit http://noisepop.com/podcast. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6165045

Songs and Album of The Year 12/22/2017

Songs and Album of The Year On the final episode of the year, we're joined by Kevin Morby, whose album City Music is the Noise Pop Podcast's Album of the Year. Also on this episode, Jessi Frick of Father/Daughter Records and Nastia Voynovskaya of KQEDArts share their song of the year picks, along with picks from Adrian (Host), Colin (producer) and Kevin Morby. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6083774

Best Bay Area Albums of 2017 12/07/2017

Best Bay Area Albums of 2017 One constant in the Bay Area music scene for the past few years has been flux. Artists coming and going and prevalent styles always evolving. But if 2017 showed us anything, it's that the Bay is a fruitful haven for independent music and artists. Listen in as the Noise Pop Podcast counts down the Top 6 Local Albums of the year plus one EP. Check out noisepop.com/podcast for a full track list and additional info. /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/6020473

Noisemakers November Mix 11/16/2017

Noisemakers November Mix The final Noisemakers mix of the year features new cuts, local shouts and a saucy remix of one of our favorites, by one of our favorites. Dig into our last fresh batch of tracks before our back-to-back Best Music of The Year episodes! /episode/index/show/noisepop/id/5952820

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