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Test 9/8 Number 2
September 8, 2025
The post-pandemic era for live music has seen an endless proliferation of one-off festivals trying to establish a presence in what might be its most competitive time yet. Despite this, Portola has reigned supreme among its class of newcomers, and frankly, the competition isn’t even close. Nestled in-between San Francisco's infamous piers 79 and 81, this year Portola brings the chaos to Pier 80 alongside what may be its most stacked lineup yet.
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Maxamillion Polo
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September 8, 2025
The post-pandemic era for live music has seen an endless proliferation of one-off festivals trying to establish a presence in what might be its most competitive time yet. Despite this, Portola has reigned supreme among its class of newcomers, and frankly, the competition isn’t even close. Nestled in-between San Francisco's infamous piers 79 and 81, this year Portola brings the chaos to Pier 80 alongside what may be its most stacked lineup yet.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Jean Dawson Craves 'CHAOS NOW*'
October 7, 2022
“I've been trying to put this album into simple terms and sentences, but the more I try the harder it becomes."
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Maxamillion Polo

thuy's ‘girls like me don’t cry’ Sees Her Confidently Wearing Her Heart on Her Sleeve
October 6, 2022
In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
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AG Club Reintroduce Themselves Anew With ‘Impostor Syndrome’
September 19, 2022
AG Club doesn't play by the rules and they're better for it.
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JAWNY's "adios" Is a Break-Up You Won't Mind Reliving
September 15, 2022
“adios” sees JAWNY reeling over the fallout of a relationship.
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Fred Again.. Samples 070 Shake For “Danielle (smile on my face),” Announces ‘Actual Life 3’
September 14, 2022
Fred Again.. crafts music you can truly lose and find yourself in.
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Maxamillion Polo

Hope Tala's "Leave It on the Dancefloor" Is an Open Invitation to Leave Your Worries Behind
August 29, 2022
"Leave it on the Dancefloor" is an intoxicating, easy-sipping cocktail of carefree bliss.
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Beauty School Dropout's ‘We Made Plans & God Laughed’ Is a Culmination of a Lifelong Love For Rock
August 18, 2022
“We Made Plans & God Laughed is an ode to our hardships that we’ve faced as a band."
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re6ce and nimstarr Link For the Effortlessly Infectious “come here”
August 11, 2022
The 16-year-old Liverpool artist unveils a track that is nigh impossible to put down.
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Maxamillion Polo

chloe moriondo and the Heartwarming Sincerity of "Kindergarten"
January 13, 2020
In moriondo's music, people can find moving songwriting, entrancing confessionals, and most importantly, themselves.
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Sasha Sloan | Quick 6 Interview
January 10, 2019
Self-described "sad girl" and melancholic millennial voice Sasha Sloan is an emo pop star in the making.
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Jean Dawson Enlists Mac DeMarco For the Blistering "MENTHOL*"
December 10, 2021
With each new single, Dawson reimagines his genrerless vision.
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Wallows Talks "Overnight" Success, Staying True To Yourself, & Outer Space Aspirations [Q&A]
January 9, 2019
We caught up with Wallows ahead of what is bound to be the band's breakout year.

Wallows Deliver on the Heartfelt and Dynamic "I Don't Want to Talk"
October 1, 2021
"'I Don't Want to Talk' is ultimately a song about insecurities."
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Maxamillion Polo

Faouzia Sounds More Self-Assured Than Ever on "Hero"
June 29, 2021
There are no two ways about it, Faouzia is destined for pop stardom
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BENEE Finds Herself Torn Between Desire and Heartbreak in "Want Me Back"
June 14, 2019
+ Catch BENEE live in Los Angeles on June 19 at our Baà±o Flaco showcase.
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Giveon Delivers a Breathtaking Moment of Reflection in 'TAKE TIME'
March 27, 2020
The debut EP from Giveon demonstrates his undeniable place amongst R&B's next class.
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Yung Gravy's 'Sensational' Has No Right Being This Good
June 3, 2019
Despite the neon pink disco ball, cheetah, and Mario Kart - esque rainbow road that graces his debut album cover, Yung Gravy is no joke.
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Chase Atlantic's 'PHASES' Is an Astronomical Journey Worth Taking
June 28, 2019
"Chase Atlantic is now dwelling within a realm of its own; it's both scarily isolating and blissfully euphoric at the same time. Welcome to a whole new era."
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Maxamillion Polo