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Read on for The Daily Californian’s coverage of — and superlatives for — some of the most exciting acts from this Halloweekend.

The final night of Outside Lands saw Kehlani, Rüfüs Du Sol and Tame Impala live up to the hype with some of the most arresting, ethereal and psychedelic headline performances worthy of top-billing.

On the final day of Outside Lands, artists brought on performances deserving of titles such as most affecting, youthful, best throwback and most majestic. 

On Saturday, Aminé delivered a charming, gushy set, Vampire Weekend became the crowd favorite and Lizzo brought some of the festival’s best surprises.

The second day of Outside Lands experienced the most wholesome, emotional, graceful and brazen live shows of the weekend.

On Friday, Glass Animals, Tyler, the Creator and the Strokes boasted, respectively, the most whimsical, raunchy and nostalgic sets of the entire weekend.

The first day of Outside Lands saw some of the most emo, jam-worthy, electric and lean sets of the festival.