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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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

LØLØ Takes a "faceplant" For Love in Latest Single
October 11, 2023
"Something you should know about me is when I fall for someone, I fall HARD."
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Jaden Hossler Reintroduces Himself With “Chrome Hearted"
October 9, 2023
Hossler kicks off his new era with a fresh, sleek sound.
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It's All Fun and Games in Cody Ko and Space Rangers' "Bop It"
September 25, 2023
Is there anything Cody Ko can’t do?
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Landon Barker Kicks Off His Rockstar Story With Debut Single "Friends With My Ex"
September 22, 2023
“Friends With My Ex” is equal parts love story and pained, self-inflicted guilt trip.
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BETWEEN FRIENDS Capture the Fleeting Joy of Summer in 'I Love My Girl, She’s My Boy'
August 25, 2023
No album feels more fit to soundtrack the end of your summer than 'I Love My Girl, She’s My Boy'.
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Lollapalooza 2023: 12 Acts Not to Miss (Who Aren't Billie Eilish and The 1975)
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Aidan Bissett Delivers an Impassioned Earworm in "Sick"
July 24, 2023
"Sick" walks the thematic tightrope of sweaty, underground NY club and radio-ready indie pop anthem.
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glaive Comes of Age and Into His Own in ‘i care so much that i don’t care at all’
July 14, 2023
In the span of a few short years, glaive has evolved from the face of an online movement into a star in his own right.
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CYN Channels a Cult-Like Obsession in the High-Spirited "Holy Roller"
May 21, 2019
Balancing its most radio-friendly pop inclinations with a smattering of reverbed-out electric guitars that could be taken straight from a St. Vincent record, "Holy Roller" is CYN at her best.
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girl in red Is Telling Her Truth [Q&A]
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In our first interview of 2020, we speak to girl in red about Greta Thunberg, Billie Eilish, and painting the world in red.
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Conan Gray Is "The King" of Bedroom Bops
March 8, 2019
All hail the new king of bedroom pop.
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Easy Life Release Two Much-Needed Lockdown-Inspired Tracks
May 8, 2020
"We wanted to put something out to spare people from the infinite boredom that is lockdown."
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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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Wallows Talks "Overnight" Success, Staying True To Yourself, & Outer Space Aspirations [Q&A]
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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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Jean Dawson Enlists Mac DeMarco For the Blistering "MENTHOL*"
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With each new single, Dawson reimagines his genrerless vision.
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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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