To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their debut album, P.E.E. returns to the stage for the first time since 2010 with a special appearance at Noise Pop 2026.
P.E.E. (sometimes stylized as Pee and short for Potentially Egregious Error) is a San Francisco–born indie rock band formed in 1993. Known for their hook-laden, hyperactive blend of ’90s grind-pop and math-rock, the group features guitarists/vocalists Kelly Green Morrison and Jim Stanley, drummer Andee Connors (A Minor Forest, My Heart an Inverted Flame), and bassist Tiber Scheer (Lowercase). In the mid-’90s they became Noise Pop regulars, releasing a string of singles along with two albums: Now, More Charm and More Tender (1996) and The Roaring Mechanism (1999). To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, P.E.E. returns to the stage for the first time since 2010 with a special appearance at Noise Pop 2026.
Nuzzle began as a trio; Nate Dalton (guitar), Simon Fabela (bass) and Ricardo Reano (drums) in Rosemead, CA in 1991 before ultimately settling in Santa Cruz, CA. In 1993 Nate’s older brother Andrew joined on guitar and switched to vocals early in 1994, solidifying their lineup. Before they broke up in early 2001 Nuzzle had released several 45s, their Follow, For Now LP on Youth Strike Chord, several compilation tracks, and their 1999 record, San Lorenzo's Blues, on Troubleman Unlimited. They had completed several US tours including a very successful one with Fisticuffs Bluff, and had become staples in a loosely knit but deeply felt west coast scene anchored by Kill Rock Stars Records in Olympia and Gravity Records in San Diego. The buzz they generated helped them find their way onto bills with bands like Unwound, Evergreen, Lync, Bikini Kill, Modest Mouse, The VSS, Orchid, Clikatat Ikatowi, Versus, Bonnie Prince Billy and many more. As of late 2025 Nuzzle has reunited and rekindled the fire that fueled them.
Julie Doiron is back with I Thought Of You, her first solo record since 2012’s So Many Days. Every bit an instant classic as only she can masterfully create, Julie Doiron emanates a radiative force with nothing more than her guitar and her unmistakably indomitable voice. Julie Doiron is a maker of songs and a teller of stories, wielding her instruments like a craftsperson would their tools.
Crows is a brand new project comprised of members from Pennywhistle Park, Poundsign, and Track Star. Whatcha gonna sound like Bitter-sweet male/female vocals set against a backdrop of fuzzy dynamic chaos with some pulling of the 'ol heartstrings along the way, respectively.
Band buds Poundsign and Track Star's friendship goes back to the mid 90's (along with P.E.E. & Nuzzle) with Rebecca on drum duty and Matthew on guitar/vox. Lindsay on keys/vox initially met Rebecca during their stints in Dressy Bessy and eventually collaborated together in Pennywhistle Park.
Noise Pop Festival 2026, Richshaw Stop and KALW present:
Rogér Fakh
Rogér Fakhr is a Lebanese singer-songwriter and guitarist whose deeply introspective compositions have left a lasting impact on Lebanese music. Inspired by artists like Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and others, he developed a distinctive sound that blended Western music traditions with his own poetic sensibilities.
Black Marble (Chris Stewart) emerged from NYCs cold wave revival scene in the early twenty teens, and released his first full length A Different Arrangement in October of 2012. Signed by Sub Pop imprint Hardly Art after releasing just one song online, Black Marble quickly hit his stride alongside other NYC synth acts like Martial Cantrell Led Er East and Frank (Just) Frank - playing small club shows in the bowels of Manhattan's Lower East side to small but dedicated throngs of in-the-know city kids. Released to wide acclaim, it took Stewart four years to follow it up with 2016s It’s Immaterial. Well received in it’s own right as a worthy successor to the strict, slightly dour and yet catchy formula that seemed to galvanize so quickly with ADA, It’s Immaterial saw Stewart exploring slightly more melodic territory without losing the charm that gave the project its initial momentum.
Yea-Ming, the Oakland-based singer-songwriter is known for her heart-tugging lyrics, catchy melodies and dreamy notions. Her low, dusky tones recall ‘60s German singer Nico, although she was most inspired as a young adult by pop punk and indie bands like Mr. T. Experience, The Queers and Dressy Bessy. “Bands like that,” she says, “made me realize the power of a simple song.”
Taraneh is the rock-centered multi-genre project of Iranian New York-based singer/songwriter, instrumentalist and producer Taraneh Azar.
“Taraneh,” meaning “melody” or “song” in Farsi is known for an intimate and haunting vocal style layered over a range of tracks from grunge, goth rock and lo-fi dream pop to industrial and experimental electronic compositions.
ZOLA is a singer songwriter hailing from San Francisco, CA. Combining indie pop and acoustic folk sounds with a soulful and breathy vocal delivery, ZOLA stands out as a unique genre-bending gem. Her lyrics combine vivid descriptions with a social commentary that reflect both her mixed heritage and her social conscience.
Marika Christine is inspired by the power of tenderness. Her music creates a whimsical atmosphere to navigate the highs and lows of life. Sonic influences include Laurel Canyon folk, indie pop, and gentle psychedelic rock. She has been active in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for nearly a decade and has been featured on tracks by Mild Universe, Asha Wells, and Butterman. She is also a touring musician in Spacemoth and a founding member of Dinner Date. Her first full-length album, Soft Like an Apricot, was released on Ghost Mountain Records in 2023. Now she’s preparing to share a new album, Enjoy the Clouds, with Anxiety Blanket Records, which delivers a collection of “heart on the sleeve” songs with emotional truths that anyone can connect to.
