10/20/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

Song of the Week: Father John Misty "She Cleans Up" sub pop
Album of the Week: Japandroids "Fate & Alcohol" anti

Whitey "A3 BOOSTED LITTLE PIGGIES V2"
Father John Misty "She Cleans Up"  Sub Pop
The Linda Lindas "Don't Think" Epitaph
Japandroids "D&T" anti
Porridge Radio "Lavender Raspberries" Secretly Canadian
Karl Blau "Taxes" Otherly Love
The Velveteers "Go Fly Away" Concord
Sofie Royer "Young-Girl (Illusion)"  Stones Throw
Silas Short "L-Train" Stones Throw
Adrian Younge "Esperando Por Voce"  Linear Labs
Liraz and Adrian Younge "Farrar Konam"  Linear Labs
Kurious "Bacalao Opera" Metalface
Sam Sellers(feat. Phase One) "The Labyrinth"
Jean Dawson feat. Lil Yachty "Die For Me"
Sasha (with Sentre) "Super Hero" Night Time
Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham "Without A Leg To Stand"  Loma Vista

-hour 2-

Bon Iver "THINGS BEHIND THINGS BEHIND THINGS" Jagjaguwar
Phantogram "Feedback Invisible"  Neon Gold
Bear Hands "Mosquito Song" Cantora
John Roberts "Something Ain't Right"
Laibach "Leben heißt Leben" (Opus Dei Revisited 2024)" Mute
piglet "certainty"
Rubblebucket "Moving Without Touching"
Camp Crush "Mind's Eye"
BIG SPECIAL feat. John Grant "Stay Down, Lazarus"
Anxious "Counting Sheep" Run For Cover
Chris Acker "Cursive Proverbs" Gar Hole
King Falcon "Crush Crush Crush"
Casual Male "Hondo Civic"
The Struts "Can't Stop Talking" Big Machine

AND THE YANKEES ARE HEADED TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!

Four more wins and the New York Yankees secure #28. Yes, I live in SoCal, and trust me, the New York hate is palpable out here, but you better believe I’m rocking full Yankee regalia all day, every day.

On to New Noize—I’ll keep it short because this Monday is dragging and so am I. Apologies in advance.

New Noize Song of the Week goes to Father John Misty with "She Cleans Up." I caught this live a few weeks ago, and let me tell you, it’s a certified banger. His new album Mahashmashana is out next month (and yeah, I know I mistakenly reported it was dropping next year in a previous write-up—my bad for the confusion). Oh, and the music video for "She Cleans Up" drops tomorrow on YouTube. Honestly, it could just be him strutting to this song for five minutes and I’d still be wildly entertained.

Album of the Week goes to Japandroids' final release Fate and Alcohol. Bittersweet, because shortly after dropping this, they announced on social media—no final tour, no last show. Just a social media post and peace out. Sad, but when it’s over, it’s over. What a run. I’m a firm believer that these band breakups aren’t always forever, though. Maybe they’ll reunite, maybe they won’t, but I’m not holding my breath. What I do know is these guys rule live. I caught them on their first tour at this tiny, makeshift venue in downtown Santa Barbara called Muddy Waters (RIP). It was a random weeknight, and I was hyped to see this duo from Vancouver tear it up. My +1? Winston, aka the Cool Rulah, host of the Reggae Soundclash, which, as you know, airs right before New Noize. Per usual, he was late.

Japandroids were loud—extra loud, since there were like 20 people in the venue. At one point, Brian King jumps on top of the bar, screaming the lyrics at the top of his lungs, but he’s practically drowned out by his own shredding. Rulah turns to me mid-show and says, “Des are sum bad white boys.” Yes, Rulah. Yes, they are. Thanks, Brian and Dave, for the memories and making me feel all the feelings. I’m gonna miss you... until you inevitably get back together. Maybe.

Oh and to all my Dodger fans I cant wait to bathe in your tears of sadness after the Yankees wipe the floor with you.

10/13/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

Song of the Week: flying lotus "Ingo Swann" warp  
Album of the Week: Blood Incantation "Absolute Elsewhere"

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan "Aaj Sik Mitran Di" Real World Records
MF DOOM "One Beer (Madlib Remix)" Rhymesayers
The Pro-Teens "Kon Queso" College Of Knowledge
The Allergies "My Own Way (feat. Dr Syntax & Skunkadelic)"
Clairo "Love Songs" (Margo Guryan cover) Sub Pop
Kim Gordon "Bangin' on the Freeway" Matador
Blood Incantation "The Message [Tablet I]"
MASTER BOOT RECORD "PSU" Metal Blade
Chat Pile "Shame" The Flenser
The Crown "Gone to Hell" metal blade
September "Mourning Spit You Out"

-hour 2-

Jerry Cantrell "I Want Blood"
Dua Saleh "2excited" Ghostly International
Charli xcx(featuring julian casablancas) "Mean Girls"
flying lotus "Ingo Swann" warp
Fazerdaze "A Thousand Years"
Freak Slug "Sexy Lemon" Future Classic
Obongjayar "Just My Luck"
Allysha Joy "your touch" First Word
Maribou State" Otherside (feat. Holly Walker)" Ninja Tune
Vlad Holiday "This Was Always Gonna End"
Babe Rainbow "LONG LIVE THE WILDERNESS"
The Jins "Crutch"
SIX LOUNGE "Without any words" Sony
Kylie V." Year of the Rabbit" Royal Mountain
Saya Gray "SHELL (OF A MAN)"Dirty Hit

I work a lot. Like, a lot. This weekend? Covered Saturday and Sunday shifts before the reggae soundclash, and then it was right back to the station for New Noize. I was getting blown up left and right with calls, "Yo, you're on the radio!"—people aren't used to hearing my voice during daylight hours. I get it.

Big news though—I FINALLY BEAT BLACK MYTH: WU KONG! Between that, FFVII Rebirth, and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, I don’t even know how to pick my Game of the Year. But I do know what my New Noize pick of the week is.

Single of the week? Flying Lotus, “Ingo Swann.” Could this be the FlyLo October surprise we’ve been waiting for? Stay tuned.

Album of the week? Blood Incantation’s Absolute Elsewhere. And before you @ me, yes, I know it dropped two weeks ago, but I didn’t spin it till now. If you’re looking for something more fresh, Chat Pile’s new one Cool World just dropped and demands your attention. Do yourself a favor and blast both of these albums at full volume. You can thank me later.

Also, this past Sunday was Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s birthday. Gone since '97, but not before my parents took me to see him live a few times. Long story short, Real World Studios unearthed a few crispy recordings from 1990 and pressed them into a four-song EP. Let's be real though—when an EP clocks over 40 minutes, it’s basically an LP. Chain of Light is incredible, whether you're a longtime fan or have no clue what I’m talking about. Major shout out to Peter Gabriel and Real World Records for putting it out.

And last but not least: LET'S GO YANKEES!

10/7/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

Song of the Week: Creepy Nuts "Otonoke"(DAN DA DAN Opening) Sony
Album of the Week: the Smile "Cutouts"

Geordie Greep "Blues" Rough Trade
DUNUMS "i wasn't that thought"
Montell Fish "What's It Take to Be a Star" JCM
A Place to Bury Strangers "Don't Be Sorry" Dedstrange
The Smile "No Words" XL
Mdou Moctar "Imajighen (Injustice Version)" Matador
Wardruna "Himinndotter"
Carlos Dafé, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad "Amor Enfeitiçado"  Jazz Is Dead
Maribou State(ft. Holly Walker) "Otherside" Ninja Tune
Jonah Yano(feat. Clairo) "Snowpath"

-hour 2-

Creepy Nuts "Otonoke"(DAN DA DAN Opening) Sony
Justice "Neverender (Kaytranada Remix)" Ed Banger Records / Because Music
Barry Can't Swim "Still Riding" Ninja Tune
Caribou "Got to Change" Merge
TSHA (feat. Caroline Byrne) "Sweet Devotion" Ninja Tune
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Joe Goddard "Neptunes" Smugglers Way
CYBER "NO CRY" marvaða
Rahim Redcar "INS8DE OF ME" Because Music
Two Shell "Everybody Worldwide"  Y̴͍̐o̴̱͋u̶̬͒n̴̹͘g̴̩͆
Ben Böhmer(feat. Lykke Li) "Hiding" Ninja Tune
Alan Sparhawk "Can U Hear" Sub Pop
Jerry Paper Powder Pink Powder Green" Stones Throw
cumgirl8 "something new" 4AD
flipturn "Rodeo Clown"
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE "1/500"
Better Lovers "At All Times" Nuclear Blast

-hour 3-

Friedberg "Hardcore Workout Queen" Clouds Hill
Leon Bridges "Laredo" Columbia
SASAMI "Slugger" Domino
Venamoris Paul and Dave Lombardo "In The Shadows" Ipecac
Ella Langley "weren't for the wind" Columbia
Common Saints 'C'est la Vie" Starsonics
Malcolm Todd "You Owe Me" Columbia
Waxahatchee "Much Ado About Nothing" Anti
Wildlife Control "Make Me Feel" Lexsme
Campus Christy "Horizon" Stones Throw
Bartees Strange "Sober" 4AD
SPRINTS "Feast" City Slang
Everything is Recorded "feat. Noah Cyrus and Bill Callahan "Porcupine Tattoo" XL
Honeymoan "Riff Before Work"
Rockaway "Southern Border"

Not on Spotify:
Rockaway "Southern Border

Im back bitches! If you’ve been paying attention, you probably noticed I was MIA last Sunday. That’s 'cause I was out vibing at Father John Misty’s show up in San Luis Obispo at the Fremont. Spoiler alert: the man absolutely crushed it. So, let’s do a quick recap of my recent show marathon:

Oct 4 – JUSTICE w/ THUNDERCAT @ Hollywood Bowl:
This was easily one of the top three Hollywood Bowl shows of 2024, no question. Thundercat kicked off the night like a boss, and then out of nowhere—Big Sean shows up! What even is life? And JUSTICE? They didn’t just play; they came to dominate. Best production of the year so far, hands down. Felt like I stepped into a rave from the 90s. Hit up the after-party with FlyLo, which was a vibe, but, trust me, I was dragging my feet through LA by the end of that night.

Sept 29 – Father John Misty @ Fremont Theater:
I haven’t seen Josh Tillman do his club show thing in years, and it was awesome to catch him in a more intimate setting. He hit us with some new tracks, classics, and, of course, those trademark dance moves. He’s got a new album coming next month and I’m hyped.

Sept 28 – Mitski @ Hollywood Bowl:
Okay, fun fact: Sharon Van Etten was the opener, and I had no idea until I got there. Best surprise of the night. Both Sharon and Mitski brought their A-game, and guess who brought a picnic basket full of food and drinks? This guy. Nothing beats a BYOB show at the Hollywood Bowl. (Pro tip: JUSTICE allowed food but no drinks, so I went all out on the snacks.) Every venue should get on board with this, especially you, SB Bowl—take notes.

Sept 26 – Anderson .Paak @ SB Bowl:
Yes Lawd! It finally happened, and it was glorious. Missed the opener, but showed up just in time for Anderson to do his thing. And man, he did all the things. I thought it was going to be a “Malibu” heavy set, but nah—he hit us with a mix of everything. Dude has more features than I can even keep track of, but you won’t catch me complaining.

Sept 24 – Glass Beams @ The Wiltern:
I didn’t really know what I was walking into, but Glass Beams did not disappoint. How three people can make that much sound is beyond me. Their set left me wanting more, though—their catalog’s a bit on the short side. Fingers crossed we get a full-length album in 2025. I need it.

And tonight? Clairo’s up next, and I’m aiming to get there extra early to catch Alice Phoebe Lou. Never seen her live, but I’m a fan, so I’m paying tribute to the ticket gods as we speak. Fingers crossed I snag one before the doors.

Now, for the main event: New Noize. I had to cover the Reggae Soundclash that airs before my show, which means you get a 3-hour playlist clocking in at... 2 hours and 3 minutes. Don’t ask how that works, but trust me—it does.

New Noize Album of the Week?
The Smile’s Cutouts. I’m throwing all my weight behind this side project and voting for its permanent status. There’s this youthful energy wrapped up in the whole thing, but it’s self-aware enough to know what it’s doing. Easily one of the standout records of 2024.

New Noize Song of the Week?
The Dan Da Dan opening by Creepy Nuts. These dudes are now 2-for-2 on anime bangers. And while we’re on the topic, Dan Da Dan is gunning for my #1 anime of the year spot, and we’ve only seen one episode so far. It’s giving me major FLCL vibes, and I’m here for it.

My calendar is jam-packed with shows and madness until Thanksgiving. Will I survive? Tune in next week to find out.

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9/22/24 New Noize on 92.9 KJEE Santa Barbara's Modern Rock

Song of the Week: Father John Misty "Screamland" sub pop
Album of the Week: the Voids "Like All Before You"

Nubya Garcia "Solstice" Concord
Pearl & The Oysters "Triangular Girl" Stones Throw
Samara Joy "Autumn Nocturne"
Nomade Orquetra "Revolução Dos Cocos"
Becky and the Birds "I made my baby cry" 4AD
Father John Misty "Screamland" Sub Pop
Bob Dylan "All Along the Watchtower [Live at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY - January 30, 1974]" Columbia
Joey Bada$$ & Chlöe "Tell Me"Columbia
Japandroids "All Bets Are Off" Anti
The Voidz "7 Horses" Cult
Acid Tongue "Don't Care"
Noga Erez "Sad Generation, Happy Pictures" Atlantic
Hinds "Coffee"
Marinero "Taquero" Hardly Art

-hour 2-

Manu Chao (feat. Willie Nelson) "Heaven's Bad Day" Because Music
Willie Nelson "Do You Realize??" Sony
Mk.gee "Candy"
Hataałii "In My Lawn" Dangerbird
Bon Iver "S P E Y S I D E" Jagjaguwar
Deep Sea Diver "Billboard Heart"  Sub Pop
Korean Boyfriend "Closing In (Remix)" Flowers
Shai Foxx "(if I) Runaway"
Planet Parlor "Wait For The Sun"
Sevdaliza (feat Anitta) "Alibi"  Twisted Elegance
Metronomy x Porij "Petit Boy" Ninja Tune
Fazerdaze "Cherry Pie" section1
Daffo "Good God(Porches Remix)" Concord
Uniform "Permanent Embrace" Sacred Bones
Mastodon & Lamb Of God "Floods of Triton"
The Black Dahlia Murder "Asserting Dominion"

Not on Spotify:
Nomade Orquetra "Revolução Dos Cocos"
The Black Dahlia Murder "Asserting Dominion"

This week's all about potential, but let's dive into that later. For now, it's time for some New Noize.

The set was packed, as always. I kicked things off with some smooth jazz to set the mood, got a little too groovy and moody— should have charged extra gratuity— twisted the show off with some serious metal.

New Noize song of the week? Father John Misty's "Screamland." The man's playing a sold-out show this Sunday. I’m hoping there won’t be a New Noize next week because I’ll be in SLO watching Josh if the gods allow...

Album of the week? The Voidz with Like All Before You. Dropping that "Julian Casablancas + the Voidz" thing and sticking to The Voidz? Smart move. The album sounds like their last two, but this one’s way more polished. Julian's giving us T-Pain energy, and I’m not mad at it—autotune all over, and it fits their whole experimental-lite art rock vibe perfectly. "Prophecy of the Dragon"? Pure 80s wizardry. Deep guitar riffs that scream big hair, lead paint, and neon everywhere. It's a killer track.

Honorable mentions? Noga Erez’s The Vandalist—hyper-eclectic, and it keeps hitting me with something new on every spin. And Planet Pearl by Pearl & The Oysters? Ultimate side-quest music for anyone trying to RPG their way through life.

Now, like I said, this week’s all about potential. What do I mean? Well…

Glass Beams tomorrow.
Kacey Musgraves pending Wednesday.
Anderson Paak pending Thursday.
Mitski Saturday.
Father John Misty pending Sunday.

For the uninitiated, I hit a lot of shows. Pending means I’m still working on getting into them—fingers crossed. Am I stressed about not knowing if I’ll make it to all these? Absolutely. But it’s the best kind of stress, if you know what I mean. AND SO MUCH DRIVING.

Oh, and a fun coincidence: I posted a gif of Liu Kang’s Animality last week, and guess what? Mortal Kombat brought back animalities. If only that kind of luck worked when I played the lotto. I need that money…

Hopefully, I won’t see you this Sunday, but if I do, I’ll make it a show worth remembering. And don’t worry—I’ll be back in Roctober...