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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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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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“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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October 6, 2022
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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September 15, 2022
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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.
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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The 16-year-old Liverpool artist unveils a track that is nigh impossible to put down.
Jeshi Presents an Intoxicating Vision For Rap on "Hit By a Train"
October 7, 2021
"I just want to make music that speaks into people's lives."
The Track of the Summer Arrives Early in Whethan and Bearson's "Win You Over"
April 2, 2019
Spring may have just begun, but this is the joy of dancing in the summer given sonic form.
Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift' Overshadows Its Dull Film Accompaniment
July 23, 2019
Beyoncé's creative vision makes the Disney remake feel like an afterthought.
Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink
June 16, 2021
Hope Tala's music is a lucid daydream given sonic form.
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Watch lovelytheband 'finding it hard [NOT] to smile' at the Internet's Best Memes
April 2, 2019
In support of their Ones To Watch - presented tour and debut album, we sat down with lovelytheband for a classic "you laugh, you lose" challenge.
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Argonaut & Wasp - "Saigon" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
September 10, 2019
We had the pleasure of inviting your newest indie-dance obsession to our New York rooftop to perform their latest single.
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Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]
April 4, 2019
In her debut album, Yanya waxes poetic about the reality that is unfurling before our very eyes.
Mark Diamond - "Steady" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 16, 2019
Diamond delivered a performance we will not be forgetting anytime soon.
Whethan, ericdoa, and glaive Kick Off a New Era With "Think You Right"
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Whethan, ercidoa, and glaive play by their own rules.
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Sons of Daughters - "I Picture You" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
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Sons of Daughters bring their latest single "I Picture You" to life.