"They're calling it " the coldest summer in San Francisco in decades," which feels about right, but August always drags San Francisco out of hibernation. 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."
"Girl moshing, primal screams, and calls against oppression were everywhere this weekend, but nowhere did it hit harder than in that pit. 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."
San Francisco experienced an unusually cold summer during Outside Lands, but the festival atmosphere returned in Golden Gate Park with long lines, bold fashion, and unpredictable porta potties. Music provided emotional respite as time slowed and standout sets justified small indulgences. The weekend emphasized female-driven punk and pop energy: back-to-back punk sets delivered primal moshing and anti-oppression calls, Marina performed a crowd-pleasing set mixing classic hits and new Princess of Power tracks, and Doechii offered a tight, theatrical post-Grammy performance. Twin Peaks hosted rock blocks including Vampire Weekend and The Wallows, while Tyler, the Creator attracted large crowds at Lands End.
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