Despite the major appearance of Karl the Fog this year, is it truly considered summer in San Francisco if Outside Lands doesn’t come around in early August? This year’s much-anticipated three day musical extravaganza is set for August 8-10, with an absolutely star-studded lineup that’s sure to radiate through any of Karl’s surprise appearances.
This year hosts a particularly strong lineup of diversely AAPI artists, all proudly and authentically platforming their cultures and identities across all of their genres. These pioneering artists are undoubtedly paving the way for more accurate and respectful media representations. Take a look at them below to see which ones you should have shining on your festival schedule.
Friday, August 8
Fujii Kaze
Twin Peaks Stage- 3:45 PM – 4:35 PM
Fujii Kaze is truly making his name known internationally after achieving fame early in his career at just 12 years old in Japan. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he received further recognition with his solo performance in a completely empty 70,000-capacity stadium, and since then he has released several albums, even achieving all sold out shows in his 2023 pan-Asia tour, Catch him on Friday afternoon on the Twin Peaks stage as a rocking way to begin your festival weekend!
ARMNHMR
Twin Peaks Stage- 6:55 PM – 7:45 PM
Based in Los Angeles, Joseph Chung and Joseph Abella of ARMNHMR are experts at controlling their sold out shows worldwide with their precisely thrilling bass drops and entrancing beats.They collectively have over 100M streams and are no strangers to their San Francisco fanbase, having performed to over 8,000 of them at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium!
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
Twin Peaks Stage- 8:40 PM – 9:55 PM
Half African American and Korean Anderson .Paak is renowned for his smooth R&B, funky rhythms, and groovy vibes, especially when accompanied by his talented band The Free Nationals. He won his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards, and since then he has only been rising up on the charts, having another project as the duo Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars.
Saturday, Aug 9
DJ Mandy
SOMA- 1:35 PM – 3:10 PM; Duboce Triangle- 7:55 PM – 8:40 PM
Amanda Shultz, famously known as DJ Mandy, is almost equally infamously renowned as “the best worst DJ on the internet” due to her creative referential meme-worthy mashups that go viral on TikTok. When not making comedic mixes, she harnesses her talents to make seriously infectious DJ sets which incorporate all electronic and house genres. Whether it’s spoof tracks or actual hits, her skills are beloved either way!
Wasia Project
Sutro- 4:25 PM – 5:15 PM
With a name like Wasia Project, symphonic siblings Will Gao and Olivia Hardy are unabashedly platforming their AAPI culture at the forefront. For a smoother reprieve from other more rocking sets, head to the Sutro stage to hear their masterful jazz and pop intertwined with classical influences. You may also recognize Will as the adored character Tao Xu in the Netflix LGBTQI+ shoe Heartstopper!
Sunday, Aug 10
Luna Li
Sutro- 1:55 PM – 2:35 PM
Korean-Canadian artist Luna Li is known for her calming soft voice, lovely rhythms, and complex instrumentals, as she is skilled in playing the violin, guitar, bass, drums, mini-harp, flute, and more! Catch her her harp-forward, baroque-style pop at the Sutro Stage Sunday to hear familiar tunes off of her 2022 debut LP, Duality and her recent sophomore album, When a Thought Grows Wings.
DJ Umami
CASA BACARDÍ- 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
A well-known Bay Area favorite, DJ Umami will absolutely be bringing the flavor to her turntables at CASA BACARDÍ! Having opened for top acts of Dual Lipa, Questlove, and more, and making the local sports her homes to hype up, she has rightfully paved the way for Filipina American DJs. Don’t miss her illuminating this libation stop while also imbibing to some BACARDÍ in this more intimate festival getaway.
Sammy Virji
Sutro- 6:50 PM – 7:50 PM
Familiar with the UKG renaissance? You certainly will be once you hear UK artist Sammy Virji’s unmissable set! Having collaborated with several prominent DJs, his hits ‘If U Need It’ and ‘Summertime Blues’ became instant favorites, and you can close out your festival Sunday by dancing your heart out to his infectiously complex set.
Who are you most excited to see and support?
