
Noise Pop Festival has upped the ante for its 2025 edition with some exciting new additions to its lineup. The San Francisco event, known for showcasing cutting-edge independent music, will include standout performances by St. Vincent, Ben Gibbard, and Earl Sweatshirt. Adding to the excitement, the festival will pay tribute to the late great David Lynch, an avant-garde filmmaker who passed away earlier this month, according to CBS News.
St. Vincent and Ben Gibbard are slated to perform at the iconic Grace Cathedral, with Sweatshirt set to take the stage at the Great American Music Hall on February 25-26. Notably, this round of artists further cements Noise Pop’s commitment to an impressively diverse musical bill, marking a nod to scenes and sounds beyond traditional indie rock boundaries. Festival-goers can nab their tickets as they go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m., available for individual events or through general admission and exclusive "SuperFan" badges ranging from $235 to $455, The SF Standard reported.
The festival celebrates music and branched out to film and art in its extensive eleven days of programming. With its roots in 1993, Noise Pop has grown from a single-night event to a prominent fixture in the San Francisco arts panorama. This year, local modern blues musician Fantastic Negrito is set to headline the pre-festival show at the 4 Star Theater on Valentine's Day, offering a prime opportunity to showcase hometown talent.
One particular highlight is the David Lynch tribute concert geared up to benefit "Twin Peaks" actor Carel Struycken, whose home was lost in the recent Eaton Fire. The Red Room Orchestra, a mainstay at SF Sketchfest, will perform the iconic music from Lynch's celebrated works at the Great American Music Hall in what is expected to be a poignant, heart-stirring homage to the visionary auteur, CBS News detailed.
Other noteworthy appearances include the Americana instrumental group American Football, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album, and British funk outfit Cymande, a surprising addition given their original run in the early '70s. Lankum, an experimental contemporary Irish folk group, and the critically endorsed Soccer Mommy are also confirmed to play sold-out shows, highlighting Noise Pop's ability to curate a compelling mix of acts that resonate with diverse audiences.