8/25/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

Song of the Week: KAZIMI "Can't Stop Me Now"
Album of the Week: GEL "Persona" EP

Yaeji "booboo"  XL
gyrofield "Lagrange" XL
The Postal Service "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (Sylvan Esso Remix)" Sub Pop
Nicole Miglis "Lure" Sargent House
JakoJako "Modus" NovaMute
Sofi Tukker "Jacaré"
Sofie Royer "I Forget (I’m So Young)"
Simon Fisher Turner "She Lowers Her Arms" Mute
Magdalena Bay "Vampire in the Corner (Official Audio)
Sabrina Carpenter "Juno" Island
Phantogram "Come Alive" Neon Gold
KAZIMI "Can't Stop Me Now"
Being Dead "Nightvision"
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE "LET THE VIRGIN DRIVE" Bayonet

-hour 2-

Lutalo "Oh Well" Winspear
Fontaines D.C. "Here's The Thing" XL
Amyl and The Sniffers "Chewing Gum'
GEL "Martyr" Blue Grape  
Uniform "Permanent Embrace" Sacred Bones
A Place To Bury Strangers "You Got Me"
The Hard Quartet "Rio's Song"
Wallice 'Heaven Has to Happen" Dirty Hit
Nomade Orquestra "Mariposa Tigre" Nublu
Noga Erez (ft. Eden Ben Zaken) "Godmother" City Slang
Our Girl 'The Good Kind" Bella Union
Body Meat "High Beams" Partisan
Roe Kapara "Glorious Day" Epitaph
Palomino Blond "Understand" Kanine
Chastity "Offing" Deathwish

Well, the fun couldn’t last forever. This past Sunday’s New Noize marked the return to my regular 9-11 PM slot. The last few shows, I got spoiled with that extra hour, and believe me, I was loving every minute of it. But hey, we’re back to 2 hours now—short but sweet.

In those 2 hours, though, you got a tight set. The New Noize Song of the Week goes to KAZIMI with "Can’t Stop Me." Absolute fire.

As for the New Noize Album of the Week, it was a tough call. I could’ve easily gone with Sofi Tukker, SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE, Sabrina Carpenter, or JakoJako. But nah, this week belongs to the kids from GEL. Their new EP, "PERSONA," rips hard and claims the title. Yeah, I know it’s an EP—don’t @ me.

And yeah, I’m super late to the game, but I just discovered Mr. Robot. What a show. I’m hooked and burning through seasons, so please, no spoilers.

Catch you next Sunday.

8/18/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

Song of the Week: Flying Lotus "Garmonbozia" Warp
Album of the Week: Pom Poko "Champion"

The Giraffes "The Shot"
John Davis "Take My Brains Out"
Wild Pink "Sprinter Brain" Fire Talk
The Mystery Lights "Mighty Fine & All Mine"
Jerry Paper "Moonstruck"  Stones Throw
Hozier "Nobody's Soldier" Columbia
The Clearwater Swimmers "Firewood"
Japandroids "D&T" Anti
Wishy "Persuasion" Winspear
Pom Poko "Never Saw It Coming" Bella Union
beabadoobee "One Time" Dirty Hit
Gardens & Villa "Jewels" (feat. Jahsh Banks)
Girl Gordon "Peripheral Heaven"
Marisa Anderson and Jim White "Aerie" Thrill Jockey
knitting "Spirit Gum" Mint
Cloud Cult "I Am A Force Field"

-hour 2-

Xiu Xiu "Veneficium"
The Linda Lindas "Yo Me Estreso" Epitaph
Korean Boyfriend "Middle Management" Flowers
The Dandy Warhols "Teutonic Wine"
Kurious "Unknown Species" Metalface
Michi "If You Want Me" Stones Throw
Angela Muñoz "Double Clutch" Stones Throw
Nubya Garcia(feat. Richie) "Set It Free"
Joya Mooi(feat. Gracy Hopkins) "Overlooked Ghosts"
Flying Lotus "Garmonbozia" Warp
Bonobo "Expander" Ninja Tune
Brian Gibson "Melting Menace"  Thrill Jockey (Original Video Game Soundtrack)
Hansom Ēli "Oumamie"  The Vault
Elle Darlington "summer crush" Columbia
Gilligan Moss "Love Song"
LISA(feat. Rosalía) "NEW WOMAN" RCA
Hanumankind(Ft. Kalmi) "Big Dawgs" Universal

-hour 3-

Jean Dawson (feat. Lil Yachty) "Die For Me"
Fleshgod Apocalypse "I Can Never Die"  Nuclear Blast
Nile "To Strike with Secret Fang" Napalm
Demiser "Slave to the Scyth"
The Rare Occasions "Mr. Bubbles"
Skegss "Out Of My Head" Concord
Pale Waves "Gravity" Dirty Hit
Mk.gee "Are You Looking Up"
Billie Joe Armstrong "Black Haired Girl" Glassnote
Hataałii "Burn" Dangerbird
Caroline Kingsbury "Alabama"
Katy J Pearson "Maybe" [PIAS]
October Drift "Tyrannosaurus Wreck"
Belaganas "Taming Strange"
Elias Rønnenfelt "No One Else" Escho

Not on Spotify:
Joya Mooi(feat. Gracy Hopkins) "Overlooked Ghosts"
Brian Gibson "Melting Menace"  Thrill Jockey
Demiser "Slave to the Scyth"

Another 3-hour New Noize set? Why the hell not. It’s 2024, folks—buckle up and roll with the chaos.

Kicking off this 3-hour marathon session, I had the pleasure of opening with NYC’s own The Giraffes, back from the abyss with their new single, "The Shot." Welcome back, legends. The energy in that first hour was electric, with new sounds from Santa Barbara’s finest, Gardens & Villa. Their track "Jewels" took me on a sonic journey—think dreamy, elevated vibes that linger in your ear long after the song’s over. Hungry for more? Yeah, me too.

Hour two brought the heat with the latest from Flying Lotus, "Garmonbozia," which also snagged the coveted New Noize Song of the Week. This hour was packed, with new fire from LISA featuring Rosalía on "NEW WOMAN," and finally spinning Hanumankind’s "Big Dawgs." Sorry for the delay, my Desi brother—it was worth the wait.

And let’s not forget the last hour, where I hit you with fresh tracks from Billie Joe Armstrong and an interesting collab between Jean Dawson and Lil Yachty. Definitely something to chew on.

The Album of the Week goes to Pom Poko with "Champion" This record might be flying under the radar, but trust me, it’s pure joy in audio form. Give it a listen—you’ll be smiling by track two.

Some other gems from this New Noize set include The Linda Lindas’ "No Obligation," Cloud Cult’s "Alchemy Creek," and The Clearwater Swimmers’ self-titled debut.

One album I didn’t play (because the label left me hanging) but still deserves a shout-out is Tinashe’s "Quantum Baby." It’s a tight R&B record—short but sweet. Picture Tinashe taking you on an endless vacation, which is exactly how this album feels.

And lastly, let’s talk "Alien Romulus." If you’re new to the Alien franchise, this is your gateway drug. But if you’re like me and prepped by binging all the Alien movies (yes, even AVP) in canon order, you’re in for a treat. I won’t spoil anything, but let’s just say it’s easily one of 2024’s best. And yes, I’m already hyped for "Alien: EARTH."

Catch you next week.

8/11/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

Song of the Week: The Smile "Don't Get Me Started"
Album of the Week:  beabadoobee "This Is How Tomorrow Moves"

Jack White "Morning At Midnight"
Jonah Yano "Romance ESL" Innovative Leisure
Sophie Thatcher "Black and Blue" Bathsheba
cumgirl8 "Karma Police" 4AD
beabadoobee "Coming Home" Dirty Hit
Sakkaris "cigarette"
Easy Sleeper "Shock Nerve"
Milton Nascimento, Esperanza Spalding "A Day in the Life" Concord
Cults "Onions" IMPERIAL
The Smile "Don't Get Me Started"  XL
Toro y Moi (feat. Benjamin Gibbard)"Hollywood"
Louis Cole (with Metropole Orkest & Jules Buckley) Cruisin' for P" Brainfeeder
Jayda G "Feeling Alive" Ninja Tune
Google Earth "GESTURES"  Tiny Telephone
Nicolas Bougaïeff "Spectral Flow" NovaMute

-hour 2-

Fcukers "Homie Don't Shake" Technicolour
Peter Cat Recording Co. "Black and White"
Umberto "Dying Honey & Linden"
King Pari "Bag. Full. Of. Cash." Stones Throw
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard "Field of Vision"  p(doom)
Adrianne Lenker "Once A Bunch" 4AD
Rebounder "All Strings Attached" rebounder
The Killers "Bright Lights"
Jon Benjamin: Jazz Daredevil "I Want You" Sub Pop
The Black Dahlia Murder "Mammoth's_Hand" Metal Blade
Bear McCreary "The Last Ballad of Damrod (feat. Jens Kidman)" Roadrunner
Mercury Rev "There's Always Been A Bird In Me"
Pøltergeist "Children of the Dark" Bad Omen
Bear Hands "Floor It" Cantora

-hour 3-

Hembree "Heavier Than Ever"
Thunderpaw "Fly Away" El Rey
Phantogram "Happy Again" Neon Gold
Half Waif "Figurine" Anti
Ze Nigro "Gorjeios"
THUS LOVE "Birthday Song" Captured
Gooseberry "Baby Do You?"
HOL!DAY "Call On My Brothers"
Kill Lincoln "I'm Fine (I Lied)" Bad Time
Jack Kays "DEADBEAT" Columbia
Lunar Vacation "Tom"
BOYS LIKE GIRLS "BLOOD AND SUGAR" Fearless
Queen Cult "Stop Calling" Mother City
Bluhm "Midnight Hill"
Benny Trokan "It's Time" Daptone 

Not on Spotify:
Umberto "Dying Honey & Linden"
Mercury Rev "There's Always Been A Bird In Me"

What’s better than two hours of New Noize? Three. Yep, it’s our mid-summer special, or maybe it’s just because the Reggae Soundclash DJ was nursing an injury and I couldn’t cover his whole show. So, the powers that be tossed an extra hour my way. But that’s the boring truth, and nobody likes that, so you pick the narrative you prefer—it's the American way, after all.

With this bonus hour, I got to dig deeper, which made picking the Song & Album of the Week even tougher. But don’t worry, I pulled it off. Thanks in advance for your support—you know it keeps me going.

New Noize Album of the Week goes to beabadoobee’s latest record, This Is How Tomorrow Moves. It’s got that Americana feel woven through it, making you feel... well, feelings.

New Noize Song of the Week? That honor belongs to The Smile’s "Don’t Get Me Started." It’s got a political edge, which is a bit of a shift for them. Yes, they’re a politically charged band, but usually, it’s more about the feels than the facts. It makes sense to me, but if you’re struggling with that concept, feel free to reach out. And yeah, I know—I’m not great at these write-ups. You’d think after 20 years I’d have improved, but nope. All talent, no skills.

Speaking of talent and skills...

The Olympics wrapped up, and Team USA represented hard. Shoutout to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem—the pride of Pakistan—who launched that javelin farther than any human in Olympic history. Rumor has it he’s being recruited by the Night King to take out dragons in Westeros.

But let’s get real for a second. I’m pissed at Raygun and Australia for turning breakdancing into a mockery. They had so many talented breakers down under, but instead, they went with a spectacle. This Raygun, a college professor teaching about breaking and its culture, should’ve known better. As a kid of color from the 80s tri-state area, this is MY history and MY culture you’re mocking. SHAME. Yeah, I’ve got opinions—tell me I’m wrong, I dare you.

And the biggest takeaway from this year’s Olympics? Anime is mainstream, and you all owe me for the constant ridicule over the past four decades. IT IS MY TIME!!!

8/4/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

Song of the Week: Father John Misty "I Guess Time Just Makes Fool of Us All" Sub Pop
Album of the Week:  Jack White "No Name" thirdman

1. Father John Misty "I Guess Time Just Makes Fool of Us All" Sub Pop
2. Pearl & The Oysters "Big Time" Stones Throw
3. BADBADNOTGOOD "Best Left Unsolved" XL
4. The Hard Quartet "Earth Hater" Matador
5. Jack White "Bombing Out" thirdman
6. Ebbb "Answered" Ninja Tune
7. Japandroids "Chicago"  Anti
8. Porridge Radio "Sick Of The Blues" Secretly Canadian
9. Kit Sebastian "Metropolis" Brainfeeder
10. X "Ruby Church"  Fat Possum
11. Snail Mail "Tonight Tonight" Matador
12. The Smashing Pumpkins "Sighommi" Thirty Tigers
13. Cassandra Jenkins "Clams Casino" Dead Oceans
14. Pom Pom Squad "Spinning" City Slang
15. The Allergies(feat. Ohmega Watts) "No Flash"

-hour 2-

16. Zaid Tabani, INFINITE, Substantial, Alex V. "NYC Jazzy 24(Intro To "Street Fighter III/ 3RD STRIKE")"RUSH- THE MUSIC OF EVO 2024
17. JPEGMAFIA "JPEGULTRA! (feat. Denzel Curry)" AWAL
18. Killer Mike "BUSSIN BRICKS INTRO" Loma Vista
19. Jamie xx (ft. The Avalanches) "All You Children" Young
20. Charli xcx (Billie Eilish) "Guess" Atlantic
21. Caribou "Volume"
22. Two Shell, Sugababes "Round" Young
23. Coco & Clair Clair Aggy"
24. Campus Christy(feat. Say She She) "Candles" Stones Throw
25. Seun Kuti "T.O.P"
26. Bay Ledges "Setting Free"
27. KAZIMI "Fever Dream"
28. Iron & Wine "Never Meant (American Football Cover)" Polyvinyl
29. badsoma "burn out" dead comet
30. Soccer Mommy "M" Loma Vista
31. Fake A Smile "Amnesia"
32. Mediocre "Fun Time Fix (We Go Go)" Dangerbird

Viva la fiesta! And what a fiesta it was. This year marks the 100 year anniversary of fiesta and I had a blast. Many tamales were consumed, parties were attended and I still have confetti all over my apt. It's a tough life.

This past Sunday I sat in and did the reggae soundclash then eased right into my New Noize set & this week we went way overboard.

I started the show with the song of the week, all 8: of the new Father John Misty. My favorite part of his upcoming Greatest hits record is the sale of the Sub Pop loser edition vinyl, where it says, and I quote

WARNING!!
THIS COMPILATION FEATURES MOSTLY OLD MUSIC
LONG TIME LISTENERS RISK SWINDLE

Kudos to the transparency

Album of the Week was difficult as 2 of my favorite artists dropped banggers. JPEGMAFIA dropped a new album on Bandcamp with the "pay what you want" model. These cats are consistently the most punk rock of any in this hip hop game. Despite all that The New Noize Album of the Week goes to the hardest human for Detroit Mr Jack White with No Name. Dropping this in analog at his own record label brick and mortar store secretly if you happen to wander in there and buy any vinyl they just slipped you a copy. This is what the music game is all about. Alas none of my local shops were carrying it (trust they reached out to their vendors). I even tried to pull some strings with my barely there clout (you would think working with a record label since their inception would garner some sort of response but they were hell of tight lipped and non responsive) but I was able to hear "No Name" and my only gripe is that its way too short, under 45 mins but long gone are the days of ghour plus records. Then again Jack always liked to keep things on the short form

The highlight of the show was playing music from EVO. IF you may remember I attended EVO a few weekends ago in Las vegas and Street Fighter 3 III Strike was one of games played on the main stage. What you may not have known is the organizers of EVO commishend an album, RUSH: The Music of EVO 2024. One of the main producers was a fellow S Asian guy, Zaid Tabani, and after more than a few DMs i got the record and played the best track off album "NYC Jazzy24(Intro to "Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike")" If you have never heard any of the music from SF III Third Strike you are missing out, especially the title track, which brings me to the song i played right after by JPEGMAFIA (feat Denzel Curry) which samples the intro to "Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike" (with a whole lot of other SF samples)

Did you see house of dragons? Season 3 is gonna be bonkers. 

See you next week. 

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