THE NOISE
The Noise, active from 2011 to 2017, carved a unique sound from the streets of New York City, blending Post-Punk, Noise, and hard-hitting Rock. Featuring vocalist Arthur King (aka “Googy”/“Bliss”) of The Misfits, Brian Goss on guitar (Dripping Goss, Warzone), George Musa on bass (Hell’s Kitchen NYC, Larva), and Dave Blackshire on drums (Joker 5 Speed), the band released a self-titled debut with contributions from Billy Ficca of Television. Their music channels Lower East Side energy, from punk anthems like “East of First” to noise-driven, psychedelic-prog tracks such as “Savior at Night,” “Climb Out,” and “Ho Chi Min,” alongside garage-infused songs like “Some People” and “Ego.” Lyrically, The Noise tackles injustice and societal hierarchies while celebrating New York’s creative spirit. With one record, three videos, and three European tours, The Noise left a lasting mark as a modern, cutthroat, and uncompromising NYC band.
EAST OF FIRST / SAVIOR AT NIGHT
Released September 5, 2014 via Rookie Records in Germany, the single features Side A “Saviour at Night” (with guest drums by Billy Ficca of Television) and Side B “East of First”. The title track draws its musical inspiration from the overcrowded and extremely loud streets of New York City, while the flip delivers a groove‑laden, provocative performance rooted in post‑punk, noise and cut‑throat hard rock. The recording and mixing took place in Brooklyn, New York, giving the release both raw street energy and refined studio clarity.
THE NOISE
The Noise’s self‑titled CD presents a bold fusion of Post‑Punk, noise, garage and hard rock, firmly rooted in the chaotic energy of New York City’s Lower East Side. While it builds on the past bands of its members, this release forges its own path—raw and multicultural, provocative in tone and uncompromising in sound. It features contributions by Billy Ficca (of Television) and Eric Miles Levy (of Orgy, Lit). With anthems like “East of First,” the album harkens back to street‑punk roots, while tracks such as “Climb Out,” “Ho Chi Min,” and “Some People” expand into noise‑rock and psychedelic‑prog terrain. Lyrically, The Noise confronts injustice, calls out social cast systems and celebrates the creative underground of New York’s music, art, film and poetry scene.
