Doechii Turned Outside Lands into a Classroom of Cool (And We're Taking Notes)

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Golden Gate Park just got schooled by the most electrifying performance of Outside Lands 2025.
Doechii didn’t just perform, she transformed the festival stage into an epic classroom where her beats were the curriculum and her dancers were the teaching assistants. Strutting in a modified school uniform, she delivered a 15-song set that was part concert, part masterclass in musical genius.
A+ Performance, Guaranteed
From her viral hit “Anxiety” to a cheeky Beyoncé cover, Doechii’s set was a masterpiece of choreography and attitude. Her massive boom box stage design wasn’t just a prop, it was a statement. Hidden DJ booth? Check. School desk props? Absolutely. Pure swagger? Undeniable.
Political Punk Vibes
While Doechii was slaying the main stage, other artists weren’t shy about dropping political truth bombs. Mannequin Pussy’s lead singer Missy Dabice straight-up told billionaires and transphobes where they could go, proving music is never just about the melody.
Orchestral Indie Vibes
Meanwhile, Beck was giving serious mood with the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, transforming his melancholy tracks into something transcendent. His performance of “Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime” was basically a musical therapy session.
Outside Lands 2025 isn’t just a music festival, it’s a cultural moment where artists aren’t just performing, they’re leading. And we’re here for every single second of it.
AUTHOR: pw
SOURCE: SFist