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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.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Shadows in Space - Media Arts & Technology

An annual display of Master’s and Doctoral student work in ... Read More