Noise Pop Festival 2026 Presents Niis Carrion Kids Starzdust — Niis—pronounced “Nice”—synthesizes the sounds of punk, hardcore, lo-fi garage, and early grunge to craft a raw, undefinable noise all their own. Hailing from Los Angeles, this four-piece channels the spirit of rebellion through blistering riffs and Mimi’s visceral screams, delivering biting commentary on capitalism, misogyny, and the constructs that seek to confine us. With influences like Rudimentary Peni, Crass, and Hole, Niis fuses rage and reflection into songs that confront and provoke, like “Fuck You Boy,” an unflinching anthem about navigating a male-dominated music scene, or the searing "Tyrant," which demands liberation from oppressive systems. — “Toiling in the city's garage and punk underground, screeching shape-shifters Carrion Kids have carved their name with a feral cocktail of chainsaw guitars, piercing wails, and a wicked sense of humor. Your ears are going to suffer, but your body is going to dance." (Remezcla) — San Francisco’s Starzdust emerged onto the local grunge and DIY rock scene in late 2023. Led by vocalist and guitarist Natalia, the band has carved out a sound that’s both gritty and melodic, merging elements of punk, grunge, and rock. Starzdust’s rise reflects the energy of a new wave of Bay Area rock: unapologetic, female-driven, and fiercely independent. Beyond fronting the band, Natalia is also the founder of Rose Blood Festival, a femme-fronted showcase that sold out its debut event and spotlighted some of the most exciting new voices in alternative music. With growing recognition from platforms like Bandcamp, Starzdust is currently gigging across California opening for bigger bands and recording more new music to release in 2026.