As a teen, Adia Victoria loved Nirvana and Fiona Apple. It wasn’t until she left South Carolina for New York that she discovered the blues through Caucasian, male-led bands like The Black Keys and The White Stripes. Adia Victoria, Madi Sipes and the Painted Blue 7.30 p.m., Saturday Bottom…

Noise Pop has returned to San Francisco for its 25th year, and producers have made their silver anniversary special. Over the next week, some of the most unique, up-and-coming and well known names in rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop and everything in between will visit more than a dozen venues throughout San Francisco and…

Memphis singer-songwriter Julien Baker, who’s about to have a break-out year thanks to growing attention and an opening stint with The Decemberists, will kick off 2017 by headlining the Great American Music Hall during Noise Pop. The music festival has also added Kelis, Hudson Mohawke, Benji B, an Animal Collective…

The producers of Noise Pop announced additional artists added to the 25th iteration of the popular music festival, which takes place in a dozen venues throughout San Francisco and Oakland. The additions are highlighted by Rogue Wave, who will perform a set of 1980s covers to coincide with their recent album…

  The producers of Noise Pop, the two week Bay Area festival favorite, has announced its the first batch of its 25th anniversary bash. The premiere indie music festival runs daily from Feb. 17 to 27. This year’s festival is showcasing acts like Ty Segall, Vince Staples, Dawes, Blonde Redhead, MSTRKRFT, Los Campesinos!,…

Photos: Lorenz Angelo and Nick DeCicco SAN FRANCISCO — Australian synthpop group Miami Horror brought a showy finish Saturday to the 20th Street Block Party in San Francisco. In a day that brought many subdued or introspective performances, Miami Horror stood out for its energy and showmanship. Band members…

When Noise Pop’s 20th Street Block Party fills the streets of the Mission District with live music, food and local art on Aug. 20, the fourth-annual event will do so with a clear goal: demonstrate that San Francisco can merge tech and the city’s traditional values. “We want to…

Noise Pop Festival organizers have announced the “25 to 25 Series,” a slate of curated music, film and art events leading up to the lineup announcement in November for the festival’s 2017 installment. Organizers will announce the “25 to 25” events in batches, with the first including Canadian punk…

Cathedrals perform at the Independent in San Francisco during the Noise Pop Music Festival on Feb. 28, 2015. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. This was my fifth time seeing duo Cathedrals perform. I was at their first show, when they were first on a Noise Pop bill about four years ago, and each…

Geographer performs at the Fox Theater in Oakland on Feb. 27, 2015 for Noise Pop. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. I missed opening band Bells Atlas, but caught the rest of the show. Both Empires and K.Flay had strong sets. Geographer started out OK, and then really turned it up a few…