"Outside Lands this year was, as always, a balance between long lines, interesting fashion choices, and the eternal gamble of a porta potty. But the music is always worth Karl's ice-cold mood swings, and this month is for Golden Gate Park. Festivals are funny that way; time slows down, and a great set can carry you through that $15 boba tea."
"With a stiff neck and smudged makeup, I headed to Twin Peaks for Marina. Like everyone there, I've been a fan since The Family Jewels in 2010. Statuesque, elegant, and endlessly talented, she mixed in songs from her new album Princess of Power without losing the crowd for a second - old or new, we knew every word. Then came the set I'd been waiting for: Doechii at Lands End."
San Francisco experienced an unusually cold summer while Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park brought crowds back in August. The festival mixed long lines, eclectic fashion, porta-potty uncertainty, and consistently compelling live music. Punk and female-fronted acts offered visceral energy, with Destroy Boys and Mannequin Pussy sparking intense pits. Marina balanced new material with beloved hits, and Doechii delivered a tight, theatrical performance after a Grammy. Saturday showcased indie and mainstream acts across stages, and strong sets created communal respite and slowed time, helping attendees tolerate small indignities and high prices.
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