"But that's just the surface. Once you delve deeper into the off-the-beaten-track shows featuring local bands on stage in alt spaces, and witness crowd-surfing at eccentric mod dives with drinks or shots only known to certain neighborhoods? That, right there, is what makes this 33-year-old festival slap with Bay essence. With local artists like Oakland's Veotis Latchison, a vocalist and musician of raw soul, deep groove, and fearless expression, think James Brown meets Anderson."
"NOISE POP FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 MUSIC LINEUP: PHASE ONE Noise Pop's lineup has been announced for its 2026 Festival, running from February 19 to March 1 and featuring headliners that include Chicago-based rock band Tortoise, Los Angeles' clipping.-the sci-fi rap trio led by Oakland-raised film star Daveed Diggs, marking their first Noise Pop performance since 2017-and Napa vocalist Shannon Shaw of Shannon & The Clams."
"Add to it, Noise Pop organizers are inviting Bay Area musicians to submit their work for a chance to play at a venue during the festival. The ever-inventive promoters have teamed up with Seattle-based radio station KEXP, which expanded into the Bay Area last year, for a special competition in which the winning artist records a Live on KEXP pe"
Noise Pop revealed the first phase of its 2026 festival lineup, scheduled February 19–March 1, headlined by Tortoise, clipping., and Shannon Shaw of Shannon & The Clams. The festival pairs national acts with local Bay Area performers and emphasizes off-the-beaten-track shows in alternative spaces and neighborhood venues. Local names include Oakland vocalist Veotis Latchison and indie-pop project Chime School (Andy Pastalaniec), alongside The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and DeVotchKa. Organizers invited Bay Area musicians to submit work for festival slots and partnered with KEXP for a competition awarding a Live on KEXP recording.
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