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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.
TEST 9/8 Pasted from Word
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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In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
AG Club Reintroduce Themselves Anew With ‘Impostor Syndrome’
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AG Club doesn't play by the rules and they're better for it.
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Fred Again.. Samples 070 Shake For “Danielle (smile on my face),” Announces ‘Actual Life 3’
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Fred Again.. crafts music you can truly lose and find yourself in.
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"Leave it on the Dancefloor" is an intoxicating, easy-sipping cocktail of carefree bliss.
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re6ce and nimstarr Link For the Effortlessly Infectious “come here”
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The 16-year-old Liverpool artist unveils a track that is nigh impossible to put down.
Alexander 23 - "Sad" (Live) | All Eyes On
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Alexander 23 is just the thing your playlist needs.
Junior Varsity and spill tab Present a Different Kind of Summer Anthem on "Weather"
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"Weather" is a nigh-perfect pop song with an undeniably alternative appeal.
Fractures - "It's Alright" | Live at Black Rabbit Rose
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Atmospheric is the only proper way to describe Fractures' music.
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slenderbodies - "king" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
April 1, 2019
slenderbodies is a duo whose otherworldy sonics are guaranteed to capture your attention.
Still Woozy's "Lava" Is an Infectious Post-Genre Groove, But What's New?
April 5, 2019
Do not even bother wasting your time trying to classify Still Woozy.
cehryl's "Hide n Seek" Is a Portrait of Indie Pop Perfection
December 13, 2019
cehryl's latest single sounds like it could easily score any coming-of-age film.
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Chris LaRocca - "Yardsale" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
July 31, 2019
LaRocca's music is as ambitious as it is unassuming.
mxmtoon's 'the masquerade' Is a Deeply Personal Debut to Lose and Find Yourself in
September 17, 2019
Tucked within the pages of this rhyming diary are the moving, intimate glances into the life of what could be any teenager on the face of this planet.
Lauren Sanderson Proves 'Midwest Kids Can Make It Big'
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Johan Lenox, Wifisfuneral, and the Suburban Melancholy of "Bad Decisions" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
There is a bewitching quality to the melancholy that runs rampant in Johan Lenox's music.