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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.
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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

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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’
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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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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.
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Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
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The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
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REI AMI Shows Off Her Vicious and Softer Sides in "Dictator" Video
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"hello kitty with a knife."
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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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Jeremy Zucker on the Pre-Apocalyptic Beauty of 'love is not dying' [Q&A]
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"It's like looking into the sky and watching a life-ending meteor rush towards you."
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beabadoobee Weaves a Tale of Cosmic Adoration in "She Plays Bass"
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Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
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CYN Channels a Cult-Like Obsession in the High-Spirited "Holy Roller"
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girl in red Is Telling Her Truth [Q&A]
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All hail the new king of bedroom pop.
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"We wanted to put something out to spare people from the infinite boredom that is lockdown."
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