Lineup unveiled for popular San Francisco music festival

Noise Pop’s 20th Street Block Party is back, and this time it has a new home in San Francisco’s Mission District.
The annual outdoor music festival, usually held between Harrison and Bryant streets, will now descend on Valencia Street between 18th and 21st streets, with San Francisco-based hardcore punk band Destroy Boys headlining this year. Since the band’s inception in 2015, vocalist Alexia Roditis, guitarist Vi Mayugba and drummer Narsai Malik have developed a cult following and made Billie Joe Armstrong a fan with their raw, uninhibited noise that falls somewhere between the Linda Lindas and Minor Threat. Their set is not to be missed.
Excelsior district surf rockers Hot Flash Heat Wave, electronic R&B six-piece The Seshen, local rapper Ricky Lake, singer-songwriter Marinero and chamber rock trio Pitchfork, Sour Widows, complete the program. (This author recommends psychobilly-meets-post-punk band Juicebumps and ’80s-influenced jangle-pop group The Umbrellas.)
The event, which will take place October 15 from noon to 6 p.m., is now closer to Noise Pop’s new headquarters just across from Mission Playground, where they relocated during the pandemic after 12 years in their Bryant Street space. . A perk for nonprofits in the 826 Valencia and La Cocina neighborhood, the 20th Street Block Party is free and open to all ages, but like previous years, you’ll need to reserve a spot online to attend. VIP passes are also available for $69 and include access to exclusive outdoor viewing areas and a private lounge and bar, plus complimentary drinks and appetizers from local restaurants .
“With a continued focus on all things local since the event’s inception in 2013, the Fall Block Party will continue to showcase small businesses, food, music, art and the rich culture that inspire not only the Mission District community, but also the residents of the Bay Area and far beyond,” reads the event description.
RSVP to Eventbrite and visit the Noise Pop website for updates and more information.