Before we recap our top albums of the year from all over the map, it’s time to stay true to our roots and spread the wealth of the Bay-Area artists that made 2018 memorable. We’re hooked on Tune-Yards’ eclectic patchwork of vocal loops with a piercing message. The easygoing, hypnotic croons and jangly guitars of Spooky Mansion have us feeling nostalgic for that Indian Summer unique to SF. Then there’s the late-blooming self-discovery mixed with jazzy, ethereal rhythm in the latest from astronauts, etc. We’ve also sprinkled in some of that new-new Rexx Life Raj featuring E40. Plus more we know you’ll really dig, no matter where you are.

Best of the Bay 2018
Track List
ODIE - “Noise”
Zola - “Blood/Sugar”
Same Girls - “Inner Space”
Tune-Yards - “Colonizer”
astronauts, etc. - “Visitor”
Meernaa - “Good Luck”
Rexx Life Raj feat. E40 - “Sprinkle Me”
Spooky Mansion - “Alright”
Other tracks in episode:
Baio - “Endless Rhythm” (Noise Pop Podcast Theme Song)
ODIE - “Phonomenon”
Zola - “Tamper”
Same Girls - “Sailing”
Tune-Yards - “Wait for a Minute”
astronauts, etc. - “Up For Grabs”
Meernaa - “Constant Love”
Rexx Life Raj - “2 Free”
Spooky Mansion - “Torture”
John Vanderslice - “Song for the Landlords of Tiny Telephone” (under intro)
Links Mentioned In Episode
- Sudio Headphones Website - Use Code NOISEPOP15 for 15% off all orders!
- My Mix w. Anthony Ferraro of astronauts, etc. - Feb. 2016
- “Wildest Eyes” by Meernaa on June 2018 Noisemakers Mix
- Rexx Life Raj on NP Podcast SXSW 2017