San Francisco’s Outside Lands music festival will be well underway shortly, and the star studded list of performers are sure to keep the crowd red hot during a chilly weekend in the Bay Area. Even before the main events take place this Friday, there will be a slew of Night Shows around downtown San Francisco for those who can’t make it to the festival. For those who can, here are a roundup of artists whose sets you don’t want to miss.
flipturn
Recommended Songs: “Space Cowboy,” “August,” “Burnout Days”
When: Saturday, Aug 9, 3:50 PM – 4:35 PM
The indie rock band from Florida will be making their Outside Lands debut this year with their self-reflective lyrics blended with catchy tunes. Ranging from shoegaze to familiar indie-rock tunes, the five-member piece produces music that’s meant to be heard live. Once you stand before them, you’ll be immersed in a sea of sound reminiscent of a group who have a history of sharpening their craft at humble venues.
Good Neighbours
Recommended Songs: “Home,” “Suburbs,” “Ripple”
When: Saturday, Aug 9, 3:05 PM – 3:45 PM
English duo, Good Neighbors, will be celebrating a year post-debut with a slew of easy listening chords and soulful vocals. After turning heads with their foot-tapping debut single, “Home,” the group has found a community of fans who have fallen in love with their unique, vibrant tracks. In addition to their studio recordings, they’ve also released alternative versions of their songs on YouTube.
Midnight Generation
Recommended Songs: “Trouble,” “Young Girl,” “Don’t Wait Up”
When: Sunday, Aug 10, 1:25 PM – 2:05 PM
Electronic retro-pop band, Midnight Generation, will be electrifying crowds with their dance-floor nostalgic songs. One listen to “Don’t Wait Up,” and you’ll fill the missing void in the Daft Punk shaped hole in your playlist. Combining synth, robotic twang, and disco groove, this band intensifies the urge to boogie with strangers.
Luna Li
Recommended Songs: “Golden Hour,” “Opal Angel,” “That’s Life”
When: Sunday, Aug 10, 1:55 PM – 2:35 PM
Finding her audience during her online jam sessions during the height of the 2020 lockdowns, Luna Li became a household name amongst bedroom pop fans. In the chaos of hyper-pop served based on platform algorithms, Li’s music is a lush bed of grass. While Li’s command of an electric guitar is a sight to see, her songs provide a calm tranquility to the mind during life’s disruptive flow.
Fujii Kaze
Recommended Songs: “damn,” “grace,” “Love Like This”
When: Friday, Aug 8, 3:45 PM – 4:35 PM
After a rousing performance at Lollapalooza, Japanese singer, Fujii Kaze, will be making his San Francisco debut at Outside Lands. The viral star caught the attention of global fans when his Tiny Desk performance caught fire alongside his TikTok hit, “Shinunoga E-wa.” His nostalgic sounding tunes are sure to never leave rotation as you’ll be humming the chorus to songs like “Hachiko” and “damn.”
