12/29/24 New Noize "Best of 2024" on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

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1. Mannequin Pussy "Tell Me Softly"
2. Justice "The End (starring Thundercat)"
3. Charli xcx "Von dutch"
4. Tyler, The Creator "Thought I Was Dead"
5. The Smile "No Words"
6. Doechii "DENIAL IS A RIVER"
7. Cindy Lee "Dreams Of You"
8. Sabrina Carpenter "Juno"
9. Kim Gordon "Psychedelic Orgasm"
10. Blood Incantation "The Stargate [Tablet I]"
11. Beyoncé "TEXAS HOLD 'EM"
12. Kaytranada "Snap My Finger"
13. Father John Misty "Being You"
14. Hakushi Hasegawa "Gone (feat. KID FRESINO)"
15. Kendrick Lamar" squabble up"
16. O. "Cosmo"
17. English Teacher "R&B"
18. THOU "Emotional Terrorist"
19. METZ "Entwined (Street Light Buzz)"
20. Glass Beams "Orb"
21. Khruangbin "Juegos y Nubes"
22. Flying Lotus "Ingo Swann"
23. Crumb "Crushxd"
24. 潘PAN "Pansexual"
25. IDLES "Gift Horse"
26. Vampire Weekend "Gen-X Cops"
27. Magdalena Bay "Image"
28. Faye Webster (Feat. Lil Yachty) "Lego Ring"
29. Childish Gambino (feat. Amaarae & Flo Milli) "Talk My Sht"
30. Jack White "Bombing Out"
31. Jonah Yano "Romance ESL"
32. Ginger Root "All Night"
33. Uniform "This Is Not A Prayer"
34. SAICOBAB "Amayoru Moon Dance"
35. JPEGMAFIA (feat. Denzel Curry) "JPEGULTRA"
36. Habibi "Losing Control"
37. toe "TODO Y NADA"
38. NxWorries "Daydreamin'
39. Caribou "Come Find Me"
40. Megan Thee Stallion "Otaku Hot Girl"
41. 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, Rick Ross, Rich Brian "LiGhT rAiLs"
42. Boris x Coaltar of the Deepers "Waterbird"
43. Clairo "Thank You"
44. Creepy Nuts "オトノケ(Otonoke)"

Not on Spotify:
Cindy Lee "Dreams Of You"

WE DID IT! Another year of music in the books, and what a New Noize it’s been. Doing this show is one of the greatest joys of my life—even when it’s a little chaotic (read: stressful). The special only gave me 3 hours to work with, so yeah, some tough cuts had to be made. But in the end, I Got Heaven by Mannequin Pussy. Album of the Year. CONGRATS!

2024 was a banner year for music. I could sit here and wax poetic about all the dopeness, but that’s not what New Noize does. We’re always looking forward. So here’s to 2025 and whatever it’s about to bring.

Before I sign off, let me say this: I’m forever grateful. To everyone who tuned into the show, followed the New Noize Weekly playlist, or read these write-ups—thank you. Huge thanks to the artists, bands, DJs, tour managers, promo teams, and A&Rs who got me into shows, festivals, and all the wild live events this year. And of course, my parents—the best humans I know. You’ve always supported my ridiculousness, and I won the ultimate lottery when Allah blessed me with you.

Oh, and for my ride-or-dies who actually read these write-ups every week—did you catch the secret theme? 2024 was the Year of the Dragon, and I made sure to spotlight a different dragon GIF every week. Subtle flexs is what we do.

If you’re reading this right now—thank you. For reals sun, you’re the reason I do this. See you in 2025. Until then, peace out, my peoples. 

12/22/24 New Noize Holiday Special on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

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Robert Glasper(Carol Of The Bells (Medley) ft Cynthia Erivo) "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" Loma Vista
Mt. Joy & The Philly "Specials Santa Drives An Astrovan"
Vince Guaraldi "Trio O Tannenbaum"
Kadhja Bonet "California Holiday"
Ronnie James Dio "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Aqua Teen Hunger Force "Feliz Navidad"
Magdalena Bay(Grimes Special) "Image"
BORIS "Last Christmas"(Wham Cover)
Nosferatu Original Soundtrack "Last Goodbye"
The Vandals "I Don't Believe In Santa Claus"
Bob's Burgers "O Christmas Tree"
Snoop Dogg "Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto"
Beat Happening "Christmas"
Shonen Knife "Space Christmas"
King Diamond "Christmas"

--hour 2--

Rober Glasper "Little Drummer Boy" Loma Vista
Timothée Chalamet "The Times They Are A-Changin"
The Emotions "Black Christmas"
Rosemary Clooney "White Christmas"
She & Him "Blue Christmas"
GloRilla ft Kehlani "Xmas Time"
Bartees Strange "Xmas"
Isaac Hayes "Winter Snow"
Keeana Kee feat Herbert Skilz "Tropical Christmas"
BJöRN "Christmas Again"
Gringo Star "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
Alice Cooper "Santa Claws Is Coming To Town"
Bob's Burgers "Do You Hear What I Hear"
Sufjan Stevens "Christmas Unicorn"

Not on Spotify:
BORIS "Last Christmas"(Wham Cover)
Shonen Knife "Space Christmas"

Happy Holidays! 

It’s the New Noize Holiday Special! Two glorious hours of fresh “holiday” tunes, peppered with a few timeless classics from past sets. Consider this your ultimate festive soundtrack. And hey, that Spotify playlist? It’s ready to elevate all your holiday vibes—use it liberally this week.

Quick programming note: No Song/Album of the Week today.

Next Sunday, we’re closing out 2024 with the BEST OF NEW NOIZE 2024 wrap-up show. Will it mirror every other critic’s list out there, or will New Noize stir the pot and spark some controversy? (You already know the answer.) It's a 3 hour set and starts at 8PM.

I’m also throwing in a few other “Best of 2024” lists for good measure before the ball drops on 2025. You in? 

12/15/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

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Song of the Week: Kanako Yamamoto "Reason" (Bonobo Rework)
Album of the Week: Snoop Dogg "Missionary" Interscope

Ela Minus "UPWARDS" Domino
BAYNK "Grin"
Bruno Martini "You Will Find Me" Beeside
Tom Misch "Cinnamon Curls" AWAL
Kanako Yamamoto "Reason" (Bonobo Rework)
Shabaka (ft. André 3000) "To The Moon"
Nicole McCabe "Prism Prison"
claire rousay & Maral "ily2 (Maral remix)"  Thrill Jockey
Snoop Dogg Dr Dre (feat 50 cent, Eminem) "12 Gunz N Smoke" Interscope
Girlfriend(feat Bayswag) "Tell Me Again" Encore
Dear Derrick "Stay Longer"
Sam Amidon "Friends and Neighbors" River Lea
The Moles "Had To Be You"
The Tragically Hip & Feist "It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken" (Live From ‘No Dress Rehearsal’)

-hour 2-

Jake Aaron "Give Me Your Horse"
Afro Celt Sound System "Magical Love"
Priest Da Nomad(DJ Kuts by DJ RBI) "Not For Show"
The Gits "Second Skin"
Julien Baker & TORRES "Sugar in the Tank" Matador
Guided By Voices "The Great Man"
girlpuppy "Champ" Captured Tracks
A. Lee Edwards "Move up to the Mountain"
Bellzzz "Plastic Unicorns" [PIAS]
David Gilmour "The Pipers Call Live Around The World"
Bedford "Seen It All Before"
Mystic Nights "This High Up"
CROONeR "Kick And Snare"
KOBI REESE "SOMETIMES WHEN"

Not on Spotify:
Nicole McCabe "Prism Prison"

IT'S THE LAST NEW NOIZE OF THE YEAR. What a year 2024 has been for music. I don’t care what anyone says—this was a banner year. We’ll circle back to all that soon enough.

This past show marked the final New Noize of 2024, and let me tell you, we finished STRONG. It never fails to amaze me how many new records and songs drop this late in the year. Am I complaining? Hell no. I’m complimenting.

The New Noize Album of the Week goes Missionary with Snoop Dogg’s new album. Every track was produced by Dr. Dre, and you can hear it. Sure, there are some of those cliche callbacks to Snoop’s earlier tracks—but somehow, they hit different here. They’re not the usual cringe-fest you get when other MCs try to pull that off. If you’re into that G-Funk sound, trust me, missionary won’t disappoint.

New Noize song of the week goes to the Bonobo rework of Reason by Kanako Yamamoto.

Now, here’s what’s next:

  • Next Sunday: New Noize Holiday Special, featuring a mix of festive winter jams from 2024 and some throwbacks from past holiday episodes.

  • The Sunday after that: The New Noize 2024 Best Of special. It’s gonna be three hours of the year’s absolute best tracks, and yeah, I’ll probably be losing sleep stressing over it until then.

12/8/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

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Song of the Week: Goat Girl "Gossip" Rough Trade
Album of the Week: Father John Misty "Mahashmashana" sub pop

Squid "Crispy Skin" Warp
Marinero "Cruz" Hardly Art
spill tab "PINK LEMONADE"
Steel Wool "Eyes Closed"
Father John Misty "Being You"  Sub Pop
Cindy Lee "Dracula"
Nosferatu Original Soundtrack "The Vampyr"
zzzahara "It Didn't Mean Nothing" Lex
SASAMI "Just Be Friends" Domino
Kim Deal "A Good Time Pushed"  4AD
MOONtransmissions "Chemical Smiles"
Horsegirl "2468" Matador
Goat Girl "Gossip" Rough Trade
Lambrini Girls "Love" City Slang
Becky and the Birds "To trust you" 4AD

-hour 2-

BIZZY "Hotter Than Your Ex"
L.S. Dunes "Paper Tigers"
hemlock "Deja vu"
Tuff Sudz "No Time For Love"
Saya Gray "H.B.W." Dirty Hit
clipping. "Keep Pushing"  Sub Pop
Campus Christy "Video Games" Stones Throw
Two Shell "Magic Powers"
Kendrick Lamar "squabble up" Interscope
Everything Is Recorded (ft Sampha, Laura Groves, Jah Wobble and Yazz Ahmed) "Losing You" XL
Hifi Sean & David McAlmont "Star" Plastique
Cloonee, Young M.A, InntRaw "Stephanie" Hellbent
Sofie Royer "I Forget (I'm So Young)" Stones Throw
John Glacier "Found" Young
TOKiMONSTA "For You" Young Art
BAYNK "Grin"

-hour 3-

Basia Bulat "My Angel" Secret City
Ecce Shnak "Prayer on Love"
White Denim "I Still Exist" Bella Union
HotWax "Wanna Be A Doll"
Cheekface "Hard Mode"
Party Nails "Trigger Warning" Pillow Talk
Cameron Winter "Try as I May" Partisan
U2 "Picture Of You (X+W)"
A Certain Ratio "Now and Laughter" Mute
Hataałii "Buckskin Boy" Dangerbird
The Sympathies "Time Intangible"
Circa Waves "We Made It"
Stardust "One She's Got A Way"
Wonk Unit "Overwhelmed"
Lifted "3 Specials" Peak Oil

Not on Spotify:
Cindy Lee "Dracula"

I'M BACK, BABY! After missing three Sundays in a row, your favorite new music show is back with a three-hour special! Why three hours, you ask? Well, I covered the show before mine, and it just kind of worked out that way. But don’t let the extra runtime fool you—this one’s packed with purpose.

Truth be told, I had a ton of new music to catch up on, and I think I’ve finally conquered that mountain. So much dropped recently that it was borderline overwhelming. Hopefully, Sunday night’s set helped you navigate through the last big wave of 2024’s releases.

Programming Note
I’ve been diving back into my past shows from this year to prep for the Best of 2024 set (coming soon!). And yes, I’ve realized I missed some major releases—ugh, it happens. Life, schedules, and the chaos of it all. But I have a system: if I miss something big, I play it now.

Case in point: Cindy Lee’s "Diamond Jubilee" record. It’s absurdly good, and for reasons unknown, I didn’t play it when it dropped. So, I gave it the shine it deserved this past Sunday. My bad, y’all. Won’t happen again… until it does.

Album of the Week
This week’s crown goes to Father John Misty with Mahashmama. It’s one of his shorter albums, but wow—every song is written so well. It’s a cover-to-cover masterpiece that’ll captivate and (dare I say) imaginate your world. Is that a word? It is now.

And no, Kendrick Lamar’s GMX release didn’t snag it this time. I need more time to sit with K. Dot’s new record. Simmering is a must, people.

New Noize Song of the Week
This week’s pick: Goat Girl with "Gossip." Absolute fire.

Next week is the last New Noize of the year. The following week, we’re diving into the New Noize Holiday Music Special, and after that, it’s the Best of New Noize 2024. LET’S FREAKING GO GO GO!