Elton John recently made headlines afterdeclaringthat “girls (are) rocking out and making the best music” right now. Based on the star-studded musical lineup for Outside Lands 2022, the British singer — who named a few acts from the festival bill to make his case — is on to something.
Outside Lands co-founder Allen Scott in a statement described the festival’slineupas “one of the most dynamic and diverse we’ve ever had.” R&B star SZA is a clear standout as the only woman headlining the festival this year. Phoebe Bridgers and Mitski, two sub-headliners whose cult following has grown exponentially since the beginning of the pandemic, are also slated to perform.
Genre doesn’t seem to be a barrier to entry either, as styles like rap, R&B, punk rock, indie rock and pop are all well represented on the festival bill. The SoMa Tent, an all-day dance experience inspired by the titular neighborhood’s clubs, throws house and electronic dance music into the mix, too.
Ahead of the three-day festival, The Chronicle offers a list of the can’t-miss all-female, or female-led, acts to catch at Outside Lands 2022.
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The Marías
洛杉矶流行乐队Marias是签证官的名字命名的calist María Zardoya, who was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Atlanta. Zardoya, who performs in both English and Spanish, possesses a smoky, velveteen voice that floats effortlessly above the band’s languid riffs. The Grammy-nominated 2021 album “Cinema” depicts the group’s compositional and production skills — traits typically best heard with a pair of high-quality headphones. It’ll be interesting to see how the band translates its dreamy soundscapes to a live stage.Performing on Friday, Aug. 5.
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Chrystia Cabral, who performs as Spellling, is a local gem, crafting enigmatic visions through myth and music in Oakland. Cabral’s instinct to grow beyond her synth-based style resulted in her theatrical third full-length record, “The Turning Wheel,” which features performances by 31 musicians, including a pianist, harpist and string quartet. Whether you’re enchanted by themes of divine love, or simply excited that Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” is returning to the charts, you’ll want to make space to witness Spellling’s magic happen in real-time.Performing onFriday, Aug. 5.
The Linda Lindas
The Linda Lindas are young punk rock professionals. They’ve played with fellow Los Angeles bands like Best Coast (which plays the festival on Friday) and Bleached, even recording tracks for films like Amy Poehler’s “Moxie.” But it wasn’t until the band had its viral moment — when a video of the “half Asian, half Latinx” group performing the heavy-hitting song “Racist, Sexist Boy” at a Los Angeles public library blew up on social media — that their music spread to all corners of the internet.
But as their 2022 debut album, “Growing Up,” proves, there’s more to the Linda Lindas than face-melting dis tracks. They’ve got songs about messing up, feeling invisible and their beloved cats, too.Performing onSaturday, Aug. 6.
Rina Sawayama
There’s no pop star today who’s more of a genre shape-shifter than Rina Sawayama, who writes with a massive Rolodex of influences in mind. Sawayama blends house, country, nu-metal and Y2K hits, creating her own brand of pop songwriting, uniting listeners who don’t usually intersect, and making them dance.
“Got my invitation to eternal damnation / Get in line, pass the wine, bitch / We’re going straight to hell,” she sings on “This Hell,” the first single shared in anticipation for her second studio album, “Hold the Girl.” Released just a few weeks before Pride month, the song is a tongue-in-cheek celebration of self, despite what others may think. “I wanted to write a western pop song that celebrated community and love in a time where the world seemed hellish,” shetweeted. With Sawayama, the party continues.Performing onSaturday, Aug. 6.
Baby Tate
If you’re on TikTok, you probably know how the verse goes. “I am healthy, I am wealthy / I am rich, I am that bitch / I am gonna go get that bag / And I am not gonna take your s—,” Baby Tate raps on “I Am,” a cut from her 2020 EP “After The Rain.” Since its introduction to the social media app, the track has inspired the affirmations of thousands of women. The Atlanta rapper hasn’t stopped working on her extensive discography either, releasing single after single, like the bass-booming R&B anthem “Yasss Queen,” which dropped in April.Performing onSunday, Aug. 7.
Wet Leg
Online music communities cheered, scoffed and bobbed their heads with the release of English post-punk band Wet Leg’s “Chaise Longue,” a funny, too-cool-for-school single from a group that no one knew much about, yet swiftly became one you couldn’t avoid. Their self-titled debut album, which came out last April, established the band’s style: infectious hooks with droning, cyclical guitar. It lends their sound a hypnotic — sometimes dissociative — quality that’s perfect for the raw heat of the summer.Performing onSunday, Aug. 7.
Outside Lands 2022:Friday-Sunday, 8月5 - 7日。175 - 92美元9. Golden Gate Park, S.F.www.sfoutsidelands.com