Noise Pop recap: 20 stories in 7 days
RIFF writers and photographers crashed 20-plus shows at this year’s Noise Pop Music Festival, spending many late nights writing reviews so you would have them by the following morning. A couple of the shows were duds, but most were terrific (thanks for asking). Now that the 25th incarnation of the 10-day Bay Area staple has come and gone, here’s a recap of everything we brought you during that time, starting with the show preview stories. Click through to see some terrific photos, videos and writing.
While you’re reading, you can make plans for 2018. Noise Pop returns Feb. 16 to 26.
Previews:
Feb. 17 – Noise Pop: 11 can’t-miss shows to celebrate 25 years
Feb. 21 – Adia Victoria questions everything, rises Beyond The Bloodhounds
Feb. 22 – The Regrettes skyrocketing back to the future
The Regrettes perform at The Chapel in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 25, 2017.
Feb. 23 – M. Lockwood Porter deconstructs his progression from Blink-182 to Big Star
M. Lockwood Porter photographed before a concert at the Independent in San Francisco on Jan. 28, 2017.
Reviews:
Feb. 21 – Cloud Nothings let music do the talking at The Independent
Cloud Nothings perform at The Independent in San Francisco on Feb. 20, 2016.
Feb. 22 – Dawes brings down the house at the Fillmore
Dawes Perform at the Fillmore in San Francisco during Noise Pop Music Festival on Feb 21, 2017.
Feb. 22 – Electric Guest wows sold-out Independent
Asa Taccone of Electric Guest performs at the Independent in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 21, 2017. Photo: Matt De Mello
Feb. 22 – Hazel English tops terrific female-fronted bill at Rickshaw Stop
Hazel English performs at the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 21, 2017.
Feb. 24 – Rural Alberta Advantage and Travis Hayes remember their home towns
Feb. 24 – Julien Baker bigger than ever at GAMH
Julien Baker performs at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco during Noise Pop Music Festival on Feb. 23, 2017.
Feb. 24 – Tash Sultana becomes a star before our eyes at Swedish American Hall
Tash Sultana performs at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 23, 2017.
Feb. 24 – Deafheaven gets up close and personal at The Independent
Deafheaven performs at the Independent in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 23, 2017.
Feb. 24 – BadBadNotGood was truly great at the Fillmore
BadBadNotGood performs at the Fillmore in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 23, 2017.
Feb. 25 – The Joy Formidable get silly at Swedish American Hall
The Joy Formidable performs at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 24, 2017.
Feb. 25 – Hanni El Khatib caps off night of incredible performances at The Chapel
Hanni El Khatib performs at The Chapel in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 24, 2017.
Feb. 26 – The Frights inject The Chapel with youthful excitement
The Frights perform at The Chapel in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 25, 2017.
Feb. 26 – The Radio Dept. outshined by openers Germans at The Independent
The Radio Dept. performs at The Independent in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 25, 2017.
Feb. 27 – Adia Victoria, Madi Sipes slow it down at Bottom of the Hill
Adia Victoria performs at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 25, 2017.
Feb. 27 – Radical Face tells stories at the Fillmore
Radical Face performs at The Fillmore in San Francisco during Noise Pop on Feb. 26, 2017.
Feb. 28 – Ty Segall concludes Noise Pop at the Fox
Ty Segall performs at The Fox Theater in Oakland during Noise Pop on Feb. 27, 2017.