An especially tender year, with adieus to iconic venues, avant-rock supergroups, and after-hours local legends.

From Rogue Wave to Sun Ra Arkestra, Noise Pop 2026 fills San Francisco venues with indie music all week long.

Ten years ago, San Francisco music fanatic Kevin Arnold had a baby. He conceived a fresh-faced, angelic little rock 'n' roll festival and called it Noise Pop. A decade later, as if to commemorate the ...

The local booking company formed its signature festival back in 1993, with a single $5 show at what's now the Independent on Divisadero. It has since grown into a citywide celebration of up-and-coming ...