10/15/17 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

1. Primus “The Seven” auto
2. L7 “Dispatch From Mar-a-Lago”
3. Tracy Bryant “Forever Certain” burger
4. Transviolet “Astronaut”
5. Sisters “Scene Here” tender loving empire
6. The Front Bottoms “Peace Sign”
7. PLGRMS “Crawling Back”
8. AWOLNATION “Passion”
9. Alvvays “Lollipop” polyvinyl
10. Hawai “Alive”
11. the Rural Alberta Advantage “Brother” saddle creek
12. Anna Burch “2 Cool 2 Care”
13. Zuli “Blaze” swoon city
14. Morrissey “Spent the Day in Bed”
15. Ballyhoo “Mixtape”
16. Liam Gallagher “You Better Run” wb
17. Canon Blue “Beholden”

-hour 2-

18. Wu Tang Clan (Ghostface Killah, Method Man, RZA & Sean Price “Pearl Harbor”
19. St. Vincent “Fear The Future”
20. Moses Sumney “Indulge Me”jagjaguwar
21. Django Django “Tic Tac Toe”
22. Bully “Guess There” sub pop
23. Sliim Bambino “Wilcox”
24. Mount Kimbie (feat Andrea Balency) “You Look Certain (Im Not Sure)” warp
25. the Lillingtons “Insect Nightmare” fat wreck chords
26. Laura Savage “You’re Ugly When You Cry” simone
27. Iron & Wine “Bitter Truth” sub pop
28. William Patrick Corgan “Aeronaut” bmg
29. Tender “Nadir” partisan
30. the Midnight Club “Close Your Eyes” caroline
31. Alice Morton “No Roots” mom+pop
32. M.A.G.S. “My Love” admirable traits

https://play.spotify.com/user/haaris_ahmed/playlist/2Q6QQ6UsXh91SRTOg3yT9G

Music Not On Spotify List:
22. Bully “Guess There” sub pop
26. Laura Savage “You’re Ugly When You Cry” simone

Shows on shows on shows this past week. Ok 2 shows but they were rad AF. 

Saw Father John Misty at the Arlington Theater here in Santa Barbara and what a set! Josh played for about 2 hours to an almost sold out crowd consisting of many more white bearded males than expected. Besides the brofest the show was fantastic. Prior too this I had only seen FJM at small club shows and to see him play a much bigger venue was perfect. The backing band was crispy, Josh’s dance moves were on pointy and the set design/production was subtle but highly impactful. He performed a healthy mix of all 3 of his records and I couldn’t be more happier. I kinda fan-girled when he busted out “Nothing Good Ever Happens at the Goddamn Thirsty Crow” but it was dark enough that no one in my vicinity saw me freakin. Here is the set list (as according to setlist.fm) in all its glory:

Pure Comedy
Total Entertainment Forever
Things It Would Have Been Helpful to Know Before the Revolution
Ballad of the Dying Man
Nancy From Now On
Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)
Strange Encounter
Nothing Good Ever Happens at the Goddamn Thirsty Crow
Only Son of the Ladiesman
When the God of Love Returns There'll Be Hell to Pay
When You're Smiling and Astride Me
True Affection
This is Sally Hatchet
The Night Josh Tillman Came to Our Apt.
Bored in the USA
The Memo
I'm Writing a Novel
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings
I Love You, Honeybear

Encore:
Real Love Baby
So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain
Holy Shit

Thanks Father John Misty for coming thru.

Then Saturday night came and me and my 9 year long better half decided to celebrate by trekking down to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to see Flying Lotus and the debut of his all new 3D set. FUCKING STEVE! This guy always impresses and Saturday nights set was no different. The 3D was some of the BEST I have seen. I was off to the left side and saw the entire visual production perfectly. It was strange but in a captivating "I wish this goes on forever" kinda way. It is hard to describe but at one point this head started to float off the screen and as it came closer it got bigger and bigger. His laser skin was peeling back to reveal this tron like skull structure with glowing eyes all while floating over the crowd (and that was only a small segment). Flying Lotus’ production was like when Dave in 2001: A Space Odyssey travels through the “Star Gate” at the end of the film. 

Flying Lotus' set was just as bananas as his 3D production. Instead of diving deep into all the tracks he played I will give you my #1 highlight, AKIRA!!!!!!! Yes you heard me right. In the 1st 3rd of Flylo’s set he did a killer mix using Akira soundtrack/score. It was one of the best things I have heard and seen period.

Oh I should also mention that Thundercat opened and destroyed. He funked the place up with his grooviness and stories about Japan and talking about DragonBall Z. During his song “Tokyo” he stopped towards the end, explained about the last time he was in Tokyo, shouted out Goku and his new form, did a brief explanation of creation of his song “Tokyo” and then led the crowd in a sing-a-long of the 2nd verse once more. Goku fucking ruined me too Thundercat…

And if Saturday night couldn’t get any better Hannibal Buress did a small comedy set in-between Thundercat and Flying Lotus. 

ONTO NEW NOIZE. So much came out this past Friday the 13th I was a bit overwhelmed. The big surprise for me was the new Primus album. It wasn't even on my radar and when I opened my mail this past week my eyeballs almost fell out of any sockets. Masseduction by St Vincent also dropped this past Friday and it's a wonderful ride for anyone willing to buy the ticket. The new Wu record, The Saga Continues, is solid as well and is the 1st official Wu Tang Clan record to be produced 100% by Mathematics. The lyrics, beats, skits, kung fu samples and artwork are reminiscent of Wu records we all know and love. Is this Enter the 36 Chambers? No because nothing will ever be that great, but it’s still worth a listen and if you are down with the clan than an instant buy. I finally got around to spinning the new L7 and all I want is this band to come out with a whole record that is consistent with this singles theme. We as a society need this L7, get on it ladies (please).

Until next Sunday my peoples. 

10/8/17 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

1. Ezra Furman “Driving Down To L.A.”
2. Slowkiss “Empty Eyes”
3. Wild Ones “Paresthesia” top shelf
4. JR JR “Control”
5. *repeat repeat “Animal” dangerbird
6. Rostam “Gwan”
7. Cults “Right Words” sindrlyn
8. Made Violent “Unamused”
9. Alex Lahey “Perth Traumatic Stress Disorder” dead oceans
10. Quicksand “Cosmonauts”
11. Makthaverskan “Vienna” run for cover
12. Ty Segall “Alta”
13. GRIZ “I Don’t Mind” (Jenaux Remix)
14. Jonti “Sleeping and Falling”
15. OHMME “Fingerprints” foxtail

-Hour 2-

16. Slipknot “Duality” (live from Mexico City)
17. Father John Misty “A Bigger Paper Bag” sub pop
18. Chelsea Wolfe “Spun” sargent house  
19. Ariel Pink “Death Patrol” mexican summer
20. Run the Jewels “Mean Demeanor” off the FIFA 2018 video game soundtrack
21. Beliefs “Retreat”
22. Kamasi Washington “Perspective” young turks
23. Matt Cameron “Time Can’t Wait” 
24. Air Traffic Controller “Book Smart”
25. Ibeyi “I Carried This For Years” xl
26. Deerhoof “Begin Countdown”
27. Little Dragon (feat Faith Evans) “Peace Of Mind”
28. Hembree “Holy Water” ribbon
29. Protomartyr “Don’t Go To Anacita” domino
30. M.A.G.S. “Real Talk” admirable traits 

https://play.spotify.com/user/haaris_ahmed/playlist/2Q6QQ6UsXh91SRTOg3yT9G

Music Not On Spotify List:
11. Makthaverskan “Vienna” run for cover
16. Slipknot “Duality” (live from Mexico City)

Music is good. New music is even better. Finding a new music that you love is priceless. 

Also I saw Mac DeMarco and the Flaming Lips this past week, it was great. Seeing Father John Misty this week and yes I am psyched. 

10/1/17 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

1. Chelsea Wolfe “The Culling” sargent house
2. Tricky (feat Asia Argento) “Wait for the Signal”
3. Oxford Coma “Cartoons”
4. The Black Dahlia Murder “Matriarch” metalblade
5. Zola Jesus “Ash to Bone” sacred bones
6. Ty Segall “Alta”
7. the Horrors “World Below” caroline
8. Matt Cameron “Time Can’t Wait” 
9. Tame Impala “Confide In Me” (Kylie Minogue cover)
10. Little Dragon (feat Faith Evans) “Peace Of Mind”
11. Jamila Woods “BLK Girl Soldier” jagjaguwar
12. GRIZ “Feelin Fine” (Rowland Evans Remix)
13. Dawn People “Inner Refuge” dfa
14. Jonti “Sleeping and Falling”

-Hour 2-

15. Run the Jewels “Mean Demeanor” off the FIFA 2018 video game soundtrack
16. Kamasi Washington “Humility” young turks
17. Ibeyi “Valé” xl
18. Torii Wolf “Shadows Crawl”
19. The Flaming Lips “Do Glowy”
20. Mac DeMarco “One Another”
21. Super Organism “Something For Your M.I.N.D.” domino
22. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile “Continental Breakfast”
23. William Patrick Corgan “The Spaniards” 
24. Protomartyr “Don’t Go To Anacita” domino
25. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club “Little Thing Gone Wild”
26. Beliefs “1994” hand drawn dracula
27. Ariel Pink “Kitchen Witch” mexican summer
28. L.A Witch “Good Guys” suicide squeeze
29. the Safes “Crystal Ball” hidden volume popular sounds
30. the Clientele “The Museum Of Fog” merge

https://play.spotify.com/user/haaris_ahmed/playlist/2Q6QQ6UsXh91SRTOg3yT9G

Music Not On Spotify List:
13. Dawn People “Inner Refuge” dfa

Is there a week where I can just talk about my playlist, how bad my NY Football Giants and Fantasy Football teams are doing or whats going on in the world of video games? No because the dark sun has risen upon this earth and everything is retracting into the infinite abyss.  

Look October 1st is the greatest day every year. Why? If you know me in real life October 1st is a day that the sky opened up and brought not 1 but 2 of the best people on the planet. I would argue 2 of the greatest humans in the history of humanity. I am talking about Hamza and Rohan, who just happen to be my little bros. Hamza just turned 35 and Rohan 27. They were born exactly 8 years and some minutes apart on October 1st. In a world that can hammer you to the point of not caring, these 2 have always been there for this guy. I am a lucky man and even more blessed older big brother. I am so proud of these 2 and they continue to be a source of everything awesome in this world. I love my brothers. We fight, we laugh and we deal with shit as a family. I am forever grateful too have these 2 dudes in my life. Thanks brothers. 

RIP Chales Bradly
RIP Tom Petty
Stay Up Vegas.

9/25/17 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

1. the Clientele “Lunar Days” merge
2. King Krule “Dum Surfer”
3. Shout Out Louds “Porelain” merge
4. The Lemon Twigs “Why Didn't You Say That”
5. Lovely Bad Things “Slug Boy” burger
6. Tycho “Slack” ghostly
7. L.A. Witch “Feel Alright” suicide squeeze
8. ODESZA feat. The Chamanas “Everything At Your Feet”
9. Griz “Faded” ryhmesayers
10. Slothrust “Sex and Candy”
11. the Safes “Hometown” hidden volume popular sounds
12. Wild Belle “Untamed Heart”
13. Shame “Concrete”
14. SSHH “Jet Engines”
15. Cloud Control “Lights on the Chrome” 
16. Mister Heavenly “Pink Cloud Compression” polyvinyl 

-Hour 2-

17. Ibeyi “Me Voy”
18. Bjork “The Gate”
19. Death From Above “Nomad” 
20. Giraffage (ft. Matosic) “Maybes”
21. Perfume Genius “Slip Away”
22. Ariel Pink “Feels Like Heaven” mexican summer
23. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club “Little Thing Gone Wild”
24. METZ “Sink” sub pop
25. Swears (ft Biddy Smiles) “Dance with the Devil”
26. Prawn “North Lynx” top shelf
27. Chad Vangaalen “Static Shape” sub pop
28. Joseph of Mercury “Find You Inside”
29. Mount Kimbie “Four Years and One Day” warp

https://play.spotify.com/user/haaris_ahmed/playlist/2Q6QQ6UsXh91SRTOg3yT9G

Music Not On Spotify List:
9. Griz “Faded” ryhmesayers
16. Mister Heavenly “Pink Cloud Compression” polyvinyl 

AHHHH WHAT HAPPENED? Every Sunday I go in and out of showcasing my New Noize playlist with highlights of a few tracks I have played, mixed with some commentary on anime, movies, video games and some sweet ass gifs. I am chaining bit up this week and apologize in advanced.

I no longer understand wtf is going on with the powers that be. Over the weekend a president that I did not vote for who holds office spewed some more fassisct garbage at a rally about prohibiting free speech in the United States. Wether you take a knee during the anthem (a tradition which by the way started as a propaganda movement post WW1) burn the flag or wear it as thong bikini we here in the USA have the right to do whatever we want. Pretty sure my parents left Pakistan for that reason along with a thousand others. Can you imagine as a citizen of this great country getting shot for an opinion by the state? Probably not, especially if you haven’t visited any of these politically unfree nations. You will never understand that feeling of repression, unless you are a minority, a woman or gay in the United States. 

Hey I’m not saying you don’t have a right to be out right disgusted by people protesting the flag, you can totally hate it. BUT you can’t take that right away. You CAN’T have the president of the united states voice his un-American opinion name calling citizens that are peacefully protesting. 

Here is a fact about your president, he has never served or held any type of military position and attacked a war vet who was also a Prisoner of War. Yeah that is a fact. 

WITH ALL THAT SAID Puerto Rico needs us bad but you don’t see our president grandstanding about a relief effort. Instead he is flaming the fires of war via twitter and creating an extreme amount of tension for our allies in Asia, specifically Japan and South Korea. 

The only silver lining I see is that as soon as this Cheeto offends a group of people, they come together to respond to (insert hateful comment). I am not down with this divide but I am taken back by the reliance that is the United States and our ability to come together even though the president is trying to divide us. 

*jumps off soap box*

Sorry about that but I had to get that out there. Instead doing my normal song and dance about what I have played I am gonna brag about the shows I am going to this week. 

TONGHT is Tycho, they are playing a small venue called the Lobero here in town. Super duper excited to get my instrumental rock on. Wednesday night its Perfume Genius and the XX at the SBBowl. I am getting there early as I do dig me some Perfume Genius. My instgram game will be busy this week.

Until next Sunday…