California Golden Record @ Greek Theatre

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Earlier this summer, Noise Pop announced a relatively cryptic event with Pop-Up Magazine to take place at Berkeley’s esteemed Greek Theatre. Noise Pop’s collaborative event–named the California Golden Record–proclaimed the night would offer a “multimedia show, featuring unforgettable performances and unique collaborations by musicians, writers, filmmakers, radio producers, and artists”. Thematically, the content “celebrates and explores the sounds, ideas, […]

Manatee Commune Thistle EP

Manatee Commune Thistle EP

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Our original Treefort Showcase in 2014 was only two years ago, but watching the progress of Bellingham, WA producer Manatee Commune since then has been amazing. From releasing a steady stream of singles including “White Smoke” and “Clay” to a deep run in NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert contest to appearances at Sasquatch and Bonnaroo, Manatee Commune (Grant Eadie) has not […]

Astronauts Etc at the Independent

Astronauts Etc @ The Independent

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After a lone event or two last week, Noise Pop 2016 kicked into gear on Tuesday night. Elsewhere in San Francisco, you could’ve caught Metric, Makonnen, Kool AD and others. Meanwhile at the Independent, Naytronix (the project of tUnE-yArDs‘ Nate Brenner), Kid Trails (Toro y Moi guitarist Patrick Jeffords) and Hunny opened for Oakland’s Astronauts Etc. Originally […]