3/1/26 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock
Song of the Week: American Football "Bad Moons" Polyvinyl
Album of the Week: Mitski "Nothings About to Happen to Me" Dead Oceans
Gorillaz (feat. Johnny Marr & Anoushka Shankar) "The Plastic Guru"
Apparat "Tilth"
Kerala Dust "White Noise"
HEALTH (TOKYO ROSE & ALEX RMX) "SHRED ENVY"
Flying Lotus "BIG MAMA EP – Continuous Mix"
The Architect "Ascintions"
GENA "readymade"
Maria BC "May This Rain"
Mitski "That White Cat"
Telehealth "Cool Job"
The Claypool Lennon Delirium (feat. Willow) "The Golden Egg of Empathy"
Heavenly "Good Times"
José González "A Perfect Storm"
Motherhood "Kyle Hangs Ten"
-Hour 2-
Fiona Fiasco "Stacy"
cootie catcher "Gingham Dress"
Sex Mask "Girth"
Cheekface "Hostile Street"
NOTHING "A Short History of Decay"
American Football "Bad Moons"
Fleur Electra "Get It Right"
Lala Lala "anywave"
Toadies "The Charmer"
Sub-T "Overcomplicate"
Grace Inspace "Emergency Contact"
Last Dinosaurs "Zxro"
Codefendants "Lonely Life"
Sweat "A New Love Language"
Social Distortion "Born to Kill"
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Not on Spotify:
Flying Lotus "BIG MAMA EP – Continuous Mix"
I played the new Flying Lotus EP BIG MAMA in its entirety a week before its release. Second person behind KCRW. That’s how strong this past New Noize was.
Anyone who follows me knows that if FlyLo breathes near a synthesizer, it’s probably getting played on my show. I’ll go deeper into BIG MAMA next week, but what I can say right now is this: it’s already one of my favorite EPs of 2026. The only complaint? It’s too short.
I WANT A WHOLE ASS RECORD, STEVEN.
To be fair, he gave us one of the best OSTs of last year with ASH, and this EP was created while he was juggling all things ASH. Anyways...
This Sunday’s set was a total vibe. I had to cut some serious metal (headbangers, I got you this week), but the flow was intentional chaos but the good kind.
The Architect diving into Stones Throw territory and essentially crafting a beat record? Chef’s kiss. If you’re a Stones Throw obsessive like me, this album is packed with deep cuts and Easter eggs.
For my neo-soul heads, the new GENA record is absolutely for you. “readymade” blends classic vocal textures over retro jazz tones with crisp modern production. It’s the kind of record that makes you tap your toes even in the most sterile office environment. HR can’t stop that groove.
And I kicked the whole show off with the new Gorillaz track, heavily influenced by India and yes, I’m saying India specifically because that’s the centerpiece here. Anoushka Shankar is all over this record. Political, hilarious, groovy — Gorillaz continue to execute the concept perfectly. Also, Noodle supremacy. I see you, Ladyslice.
New Noize Album of the Week was easy.
Mitski is one of the most prolific writers in contemporary music. Period. On Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, she explores isolation, sadness, and emotional stasis but with this strangely effortless humor and lightness. It feels breezy while tackling the kind of themes that make you silo in the same sweatpants for three weeks. Oh and there are 2 songs about cats.
I did NOT have American Football dropping an 8+ minute banger on my 2026 new music bingo card. But here we are. That’s why “Bad Moons” is your New Noize Song of the Week.
Last Dinosaurs dropped “Zxro” and are playing Ventura Music Hall on the 6th as part of their Wellness 10-Year Anniversary Tour. Go support.
In other news, I finally rewatched Angel’s Egg in 4K after its 40th anniversary theatrical run, now streaming on HBO. I vaguely remember seeing a bootleg VHS of this when I was still under double digits. Watching it now? I still have no idea what it’s about.
I’ve written more in this post than they speak in the entire film.
But what it lacks in dialogue, it makes up for in atmosphere, music, and animation. It’s a dark, confusing, apocalyptic vibe but a vibe nonetheless.
Season 2 of Monarch is full of kaiju goodness. The production value is insane. Episode one alone feels like a full-blown film. For transparency: I love Godzilla and I am extremely biased.
I’ll be back Sunday with a brand new set.
And then Monday I turn 46.
Yay?
