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San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Outside Lands headliner releases surprise album weeks before festival
Outside Lands attendees may be some of the first to hear Tyler, the Creator 's newest album live. The Southern California rapper released his 10-track 'Don't Tap the Glass' on Monday, July 21, just weeks before he is set to headline the San Francisco festival at Golden Gate Park on Aug. 9, the second night of the three-day event. Clocking in at just under 30 minutes, the project marks Tyler, the Creator's ninth studio album. It features Pharrell Williams on opening track 'Big Poe,' and includes samples of Oakland rapper Too Short 's 'Dope Fiend Beat,' Busta Rhymes ' 'Pass the Courvoisier Part II' and Michael Jackson 's 'Off the Wall.' 'This album was not made for sitting still,' the 'Sticky' rapper posted to Instagram on Monday morning. 'Dancing driving running any type of movement is recommended to maybe understand the spirit of it.' Following the album's release, Tyler, the Creator dropped a music video for the track 'Stop Playing With Me,' which featured cameos by Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James, his business associate Maverick Carter and Clipse, the hip-hop duo composed of rapper Pusha T and his brother Malice. Tyler, the Creator — born Tyler Gregory Okonma — began teasing a Monday announcement on social media last week. While many fans were unsure of what the surprise could be, he updated his streetwear brand Golf Wang 's website on Friday, July 18, to include vinyls, T-shirts and other 'Don't Tap the Glass' merchandise. He also mentioned the title of the album onstage during a concert in Brooklyn that night. His headlining slot at the festival, which runs Aug. 8-10, comes in the middle of his 'Chromakopia' tour, which stopped in Oakland on Feb. 24 and San Francisco on March 5. Though he's been performing tracks off that record, fans are hopeful the rapper will debut some of his newer tracks during his upcoming shows. Tyler, the Creator was initially scheduled to perform at Outside Lands last year, but dropped out at the last minute and was replaced by 'Espresso' singer Sabrina Carpenter.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Lollapalooza to Complex Con: Check your 2025 US music festival guide
This is the time to get ready, book your tickets, and block your weekends in your calendars for the impressive line-up of top music festivals which are set to take place in the US in 2025. It doesn't matter if you are a fan of indie, pop, metal, hip-hop, or house beats; the crazy lineups of upcoming music festivals in the country have something for everyone, with top artists coming out to perform this year. Here's a complete list of seven must-see music festivals that are going to be bold, bright, and full of life. Lollapalooza (Chicago, IL, August 1-4) Nothing matches the immersive experience of Lollapalooza when it comes to a large-scale and multi-genre music festival. The colourful event takes place in Grand Park, Lollapalooza. This year is set to have an electrifying lineup of artists including Tyler, The Creator, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Taking place over four days, Lollapalooza has a history of attracting music fans from around the globe who get to experience hip-hop, rock, and K-pop, all in one place. Tickets for the festival begin from $189 for a single day and $415 for four days. Outside Lands (San Francisco, CA, August 9-11) Gracing the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Outside Lands is known for being a hub that offers a variety of music, food, and drinks all in one place. Plus, the natural beauty surrounding the venue will make you temporarily forget all your worries as you will groove to the beats of Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, Vampire Weekend, Doechii, and more. Ticket prices for the three-day event at Outside Lands begin from $529. Louder than life (Louisville, KY, Sep 26-29) The Louder Than Life music festival in Louisville is the best place to soak in unforgettable moments away from the daily stress of life. The four-day festival is set to bring the likes of Slayer, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, and more on stage. In line with other music events, the ticket prices for the Louder Than festival begin at $159 for a single day and $419 for the four-day event. Hard Summer (Inglewood, CA, August 3-4) Looking for some short fun? Well, if your boss isn't allowing a four-day leave, California residents can visit the Hard Summer music festival in Inglewood. Kaytranada, Fied, Dom Dolla, Juvenile, Sean Paul, and more will be making the visitors dance to their beats in a high-energy environment. Tickets for the Hard Summer start from $149 for a single day and $222 for the two-day event. Ohana Festival (Las Vegas, NV Oct 4-5) Ohana Festival offers another beautiful weekend of music where audiences get to enjoy musical beats in a chill, beachy vibe. The soulful environment near the Doheny Beach will be graced by Eddie Vedder, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Hozier, Leon Bridges, and more. Get the tickets for Ohana Festival beginning from $198 for one-day tickets and $530 for the three-day pass. Rise Festival (Boston, MA, May 23-25) The Rise Festival is more than just a simple event in the US. You will get to experience a spiritual desert experience featuring stars like Ben Böhmer, Calvin Harris, Disclosure, John Mayer, and more. Moreover, the best part of the night is the sky lanterns being released to symbolise hope. Tickets for Rise Festival begin at $189 per day. Complex Con (Las Vegas, October 25-26) Looking for something planned for youth? Complex Con in Las Vegas can be your destination, where the organisers include interactive elements like installations, brand exhibitions, and pop-up shops for an immersive experience. Not only will you get a closer look at the latest trends in music, but it is also an occasion to celebrate culture and art with Yeats and Friends, Peso Pluma, Central Cee, Young Thug, and more. Grab your tickets beginning from $150 for a one-day pass and $250 for a day pass. Since you know about the best Music festival lineup in the US for 2025, why are you waiting? Book your ticket, grab your wristband, and get ready for unforgettable nights with music. The top 10 music festivals in the US include Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Hard Summer, Outside Lands, Louder Than Life, and more. It is difficult to name one best festival in the US, but Mardi Gras in New Orleans has earned a name for its unique cultural experience. According to Amberstudent, the biggest music festival in the USA is Coachella, which takes place in Indio, California. It spans over two weeks in April. The top 5 biggest music festivals include Glastonbury (UK), Tomorrowland (Belgium), Coachella (USA), Rock in Rio (Brazil), and Fuji Rock Festival (Japan).
San Francisco Chronicle
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Want to perform at Outside Lands? Here's your chance
Outside Lands is debuting a new stage next month, and festivalgoers will get to be some of the first to perform on it. The three-day Golden Gate Park music festival, set to take place from Aug. 8-10, plans to allow a select few ticket holders to perform on its new Duboce Triangle stage, which is nestled in the eucalyptus trees of McLaren Pass, through an advance open mic contest. These daily fan-inclusive sets, also hosted by Rainbow Girls, will kick off the new stage's programming each afternoon. After each day's opening set, attendees can expect performances by artists such as folk singer Kate Bollinger, rapper Lexa Gates and alternative group Bay Ledges. DJ sets will include TikTok singer-songwriter INJI, singer and producer Mayer Hawthorne and genre-bending duo Paco Versailles. Named after the famed San Francisco neighborhood that is situated between the Castro and Eureka Valley, the Duboce Triangle stage is the latest in a string of new attractions that Outside Lands organizers have been incorporating into the festival over the past few years. This year's festival will see the return of fan favorites including Dolores', an inclusive dance floor that celebrates queer and trans communities; SOMA, an open-air space for fans of electronic dance music to let loose; the Latin dance music space, Casa Bacardí; and the marriage venue, City Hall. Rapper Tyler, the Creator, hip-hop artist Doja Cat and folk singer Hozier are set to headline the annual music festival, which also features 'Anxiety' rapper Doechii, rock group Vampire Weekend and singer-songwriter Finneas on its lineup.
San Francisco Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lady Gaga hails Outside Lands performer Doechii as ‘immediately legendary'
Lady Gaga is singing the praises of hip-hop's rising star Doechii, calling the 26-year-old artist 'immediately legendary.' 'You don't often see someone come out of the gate with a pen that feels immediately legendary,' Gaga said in a new cover story for British Vogue published Thursday, July 10. 'That's Doechii to me. I fell in love with her music and her raw, deeply personal perspective. The power in her words, her vulnerability, the way she rhymes with this wild mix of audacity and emotional precision — it struck me to the core.' The endorsement follows Doechii's appearance at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she presented Gaga with the Innovator Award and credited the pop icon as a 'lifeline' for queer and alternative kids like herself. Now, it's Doechii who is in the spotlight. She's scheduled to perform at San Francisco's Outside Lands festival on Aug. 8, capping a breakout year that's included a Grammy win, viral performances and a headlining slot at Glastonbury Festival. In Doechii's Vogue profile, the Florida native reflected on her journey from a churchgoing teen in Tampa to a genre-bending artist with global reach. 'I was born to do this,' she said. Doechii's breakout track 'Anxiety,' which samples Gotye and Kimbra's 2011 hit 'Somebody That I Used to Know,' first appeared on her self-produced 2019 mixtape 'Coven Music Sessions.' A bedroom performance video of the song resurfaced and went viral online as her career began to take off, with fans drawn to its raw, confessional lyrics about mental health. Demand quickly grew for an official release, and within weeks, the song was added to streaming platforms. Known for genre-blurring artistry and bold statements — both political and stylistic — she's quickly gained a reputation for pushing boundaries. Beyond her music, Doechii has used her growing platform to advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights. Openly bisexual, she has become a vocal supporter of the queer community and a representative voice for fans who see themselves in her unapologetic self-expression. At the BET Awards, she used her acceptance speech to criticize the government's use of military force against protestors. 'We all deserve to live in hope and not in fear,' she said. The artist, born Jaylah Hickmon, credits much of her success to her decision to embrace sobriety and authenticity. 'I dedicated myself to sobriety and God told me that I would be rewarded,' she said. 'And that He would show me just how good it can get.' She's now preparing a follow-up to her Grammy-winning mixtape 'Alligator Bites Never Heal,' teasing a sound that's 'very raw' and 'grungy,' with fewer effects and more vulnerability. 'I know it's gonna be a similar theme from my last project,' she said, 'of a real, deep vulnerability.' 'I love doing things that aren't allowed,' she told Vogue.
San Francisco Chronicle
09-07-2025
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
How to party like a pro: Experts reveal best ways to avoid injury, fatigue during outdoor concert season
The Bay Area's outdoor concert season is underway. Beloved free gatherings like Stern Grove Festival and Downtown First Thursdays are already drawing crowds in San Francisco, while big-ticket events like Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown, Portola Festival at Pier 80, Outside Lands and the highly anticipated Grateful Dead 60th anniversary celebration in Golden Gate Park are set to take over full weekends with nonstop music that'll keep fans on their feet. But while these parties can be a blast, they can take a physical toll on fans of all ages without the proper precautions. Whether you're big on mosh pits or prefer to simply lounge in the sun, there are ways to help avoid injury. Of course, there are the obvious ones: drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and remember to eat. But there are a number of lesser-known life hacks, stretches and products that can help make a noticeable difference. The Chronicle spoke with Dr. Veronica Jow, owner of Avid Sports Medicine and a team physician for the San Francisco Giants, who has nicknamed herself 'the Rave Doctor' because of her passion for live music events, and Kyle Barbour, head performance coach for the Golden State Warriors, to gather tips and tricks to keep you partying for years to come. Before the event Don't let your body go from zero to 100 when you're attending a music event. Try to work consistent light movement into your daily routine about a week before the actual event. 'If you're not doing anything in the week, it's going to be pretty hard to recover from that kind of big spike in activity,' Barbour said, adding that activities like walking, jogging and jumping rope can help to condition the proper muscles. Movement particularly helps concertgoers who participate in mosh pits as it prepares their body for impact. Focus on your lower body and core Pay special attention to your calves, quads and glutes through stretching and training. Two exercises that Barbour recommends are isometric holds, during which you are going up and down on your toes to stretch your calves, and wall sits. Sports tape Whether you're already aware of your problem areas or simply want to prevent worsening aches, try using sports tape on your lower back, arches or knees. Not only will this help with circulation and pain management, Jow says it can also help prevent injury and support muscles. Pack an outdoor kit The Rave Doctor recommends packing a kit with items to help protect your skin from harmful UV rays, such as sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and SPF lip balm. Just because you can't see the sun doesn't mean its rays aren't present, said Jow. During the event Protect your feet Ditch the fancy footwear and prioritize comfortable shoes with cushioned soles, a wide toe box and arch support. This will help to 'protect your knees, reduce foot fatigue and help you dance longer without wrecking your body,' Jow said. Trust us — your feet will thank you later. Use a cooling rag No matter how foggy and windy San Francisco summers can get, it's easy to break a sweat running from stage to stage on the hilly terrain of Golden Gate Park. Jow recommends using a cooling rag or frozen washcloth on your pulses (neck, wrists, etc.) during the festival to help drop your core temperature and ease your nervous system. Take a mental break Braving the elements in a crowd of thousands and booming music for multiple days straight can get overwhelming fast. That's why Jow advocates for resetting your mind with a quick breathing exercise: Breathe in for four seconds, hold it for another four and then exhale for eight seconds. This 4-4-8 mental pause is scientifically proven to help regulate the nervous system and promote relaxation. Don't use Tylenol! As tempting as it is to pop pain medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen the moment your feet begin to ache, such medications actually cause more stress on your kidneys and liver. Instead, Jow says to opt for a CBD balm or patch to relieve pain without putting more strain on your system. Earplugs are crucial Wearing high-fidelity earplugs will help to reduce decibels but still keep sound clear. If you're finding it hard to get used to them, Jow advises starting with an earplug in one ear to calibrate your hearing before adding one in the other ear. Listen to your body You know yourself best, so trust your gut and pay attention to signs that your body may be fatigued. 'You want to make sure that you're feeling good and that you're prepared for what you're going to get yourself into,' Barbour said. 'You want to be able to have fun without too many limitations.' Eat smart Energy drinks, overpriced pizza and desserts are easy to find at music festivals, but both Jow and Barbor advise incorporating at least some protein into your diet while out at a festival to help support muscle recovery and keep nutrition levels high. Protein bars, bananas and almond butter or trail mix are all easy-to-pack snacks that balance carb, protein and salt levels. After the event Active recovery While sleeping in and lounging at home are great, try to avoid having total inactivity after an event has wrapped up. 'For the most part, people do recover better with some sort of active rest,' Barbour said. Whether it be a light walk to grab coffee or a brisk bike ride, moving your body in a low impact way that feels comfortable can help speed up the recovery process. Roll out your body Using a tennis ball to roll out your body will help stimulate blood flow to your tissues. Barbour particularly suggests focusing on your feet and calves the day after the event. Stretch it out Focus on your back, neck and feet after a big event. Exercises such as scapular stretches, where you link your hands in front of you and reach forward, and standing pelvic tilts, where you tuck and arch your pelvis, are simple but effective ways to treat post-festival aches, Jow says.
