2012 New Noise Music Conference and Festival
The annual New Noise Santa Barbara Music Conference & Festival, consistent concerts, workshops, lectures, and volunteer/mentoring programs for all ages, especially young people. In 2012/13, New Noise hopes to establish a permanent home for a 300+ capacity, all ages, drug and alcohol free music venue in the Santa Barbara region (“The Living Room”). Visit thelivingroomclub.org for more info.
The Best of the Fest: New Noise 2012
The local lovin’ was in full force throughout last weekend’s action-packed New Noise Music Conference & Festival. Read story.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
KDB Reports: New Noise Fights For All-Ages Music Club
It's been nearly 10 years since the all-ages, drug and alcohol-free music club 'The Living Room' shut its doors. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
The 10 Must-See New Noise Sets
Nerfherder makes a big return to Santa Barbara this Saturday, November 10, as part of the 2012 New Noise Music Conference & Festival. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
The Wools Surf Club Shreds Their Own Way
We sit down and talk influences with the up-and-coming Santa Barbara indie rockers. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Little Owl Keeps Evolving
Just returned from a six-state tour, frontman Yoni Berk talks new songs, new inspirations. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Downtown Sound Winner Jake Jeanson Takes the Road Less Traveled
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter compiles a new band and turns a new leaf. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Chuck D for Real
Fifteen minutes with one of rap’s greatest minds. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Dante Elephante’s Surf Rock Is Making Waves
Santa Barbara’s rising four-piece looks forward to making a new record in the coming months. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
2012 Santa Barbara Band Guide
We shine a light on our favorite up-and-coming S.B. artists and bands, and take a sneak peek into this weekend’s New Noise Music Conference & Festival. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Santa Barbara Bands on the Rise
From retro funk to rootsy folk to techno-powered dub step, we pick the ten locals acts to keep your eye on in 2013. Read story.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Pianos on State 2012
The artistically decorated and publicly placed instruments come out on 1st Thursday and stay out thru New Noise. Read story.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Other Lives, Lindsey Stirling Bring the Strings
We’re pre-gaming this year’s New Noise Music Festival and Conference with two can’t-miss shows at SOhO. Read story.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Pianos on State
A video report on why this annual public music program works. Read story.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The Entrance Band at Velvet Jones
New Noise delivered a night of blistering psych rock on Saturday, November 5. Read story.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
New Noise 2011 Comes In Like a Lion, Goes Out Like a Lamb
The annual festival and conference — and four nights of nonstop live music — came to a close this Sunday, November 6. Read story.





Previous Month


