"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."
"Punk rock is a fresh cup of coffee. I started the day with back-to-back female rage at Lands End: Destroy Boys, then Mannequin Pussy. 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."
Outside Lands unfolded under unusually cool weather while Golden Gate Park filled with long lines, eclectic fashion, and the familiar porta-potty gamble. Music anchored the weekend, offering moments of catharsis and respite from broader unease. Friday featured intense, female-fronted punk energy from Destroy Boys and Mannequin Pussy, with aggressive moshing and vocal calls against oppression. Marina delivered a statuesque set blending early hits and new material, keeping multiple generations engaged. Doechii, fresh off a Grammy, gave a tight, theatrical performance that elevated her artistry and left a lasting impression.
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