After an incredibly successful Noise Pop 2008 in the spring and hosting the (mind-blowing) Treasure Island festival, the SF organizers are busy prepping for the 2009 festival season. NP09 will again feature dozens of artists performing at venues around the city for a week in late February/early March, as well as a connected film festival. Early artist confirmations include NLtS fave AC Newman, No Age (noise pop indeed), and Antony and the Johnsons. Perennial local up-and-comers Scissors for Lefty will be knocking around as well. “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison” headlines the film roster.
Last year’s festival hinged mostly on several performances from The Magnetic Fields and The Mountain Goats, so it will be interesting to see how the lineup develops for the spring. As always, we’ll keep you informed as things shape up.








