Cut It Out Magazine

On February 27, Del Water Gap performed at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on his Chasing the Chimera World Tour 2026. The opener, Hannah Jadagu, was a brilliant opener and had an upbeat, interactive set. Much of the crowd was unfamiliar with many of her songs, but at the end she had the crowd moving and singing with reciprocal energy.

Mosswood Meltdown is one of the most anticipated and beloved punk rock festivals in the Bay Area. Hosted by John Waters, this two-day festival is packed with coveted headliners and up-and-coming darlings. This year’s main acts were Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill, the former headlining back in 2022. “This was one of the best Mosswood Meltdowns they’ve had in years,” said a regular festival goer. The return of two stages, which they haven’t had since pre-COVID, allowed for a wide array of performances.

SOPHIE’s influence is as strong as ever with these recent releases. Catering to the party crowd, these songs are just what this generation craves. They’re bouncy, experimental, and draw influence from music legends like Madonna. We wanted to share 5 songs we recently added to our pregame playlist that we think you’ll love. Just in time for fashion week, the titled song by Lion Babe makes for the perfect runway backtrack.

They’re more than just the one song that blew up on TikTok a few years ago. With everything I’ve heard from fans that went to their shows since the beginning to new listeners who have just gone to this most recent tour, there is one thing for certain: this band keeps getting better. And there’s something magical about their live performances. Their harmonies are unlike anything I’ve heard.

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It was a sunny Sunday morning in San Francisco’s Marina District, the perfect weather for a picnic. Bess and Sidney, co-creators of the unofficial, free cake picnic were setting up a row of folding tables with decorative pink gingham table cloths and enough cake cutters for the anticipated crowd. This offshoot of the official Cake Picnic was created by two friends who were unable to grab a ticket to the aforementioned event.

Besides headliners Charli XCX and DJO, there are a plethora of things to look forward to for this year’s Outside Lands! Founder Michelle Castillo created a festival guide from a photographer’s perspective. There are still plenty of tips and tricks for general attendees! We recently reported on the promoters of the renowned Dolores Stage. This stage, located just on the other side of the bowl from the main stage, is Outside Land’s premier, queer fronted corner of the festival.

Violet Grohl, daughter of Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, released her debut album Be Sweet To Me via Auroura Records / Republic Records on May 29th. Recorded from late 2024 to early 2025 at producer Justin Raisen’s Los Angeles home studio, Bee Sweet To Me captures Violets love of film, particularly the works of David Lynch. “Applefish” starts off with a mellow fuzz guitar and enchanting vocals.

Olivia Rodrigo held her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival, on August 29th, 2026 at Great Park in Irvine, California with a crowd of 45,000 plus. The festival fulfilled a lifetime goal of Rodrigos, to create a musical space to inspire young girls while also supporting women’s causes. She themed the festival around daisies because, “Daisies are wild and beautiful.

Portola is one of the Bay Area’s most anticipated electronic festivals. Set for September 26 and 27, this two day celebration is packed with some of the hottest acts of today. We’re personally excited for Zara Larsson who’s had one of her biggest years of her career. Also on the lineup are Horsegiirl, Underscores, Channel Tres, Azzecca, Six Sex, Fcukers, and Tove Lo. We had the opportunity of attending the festivals second year and had an incredible time.