Toro Y Moi

Drawing on classic disco and R&B as much as his own contemporary variations on new wave and psychedelic rock, Mahal shows Bear hasn’t lost his edge.

Though Robinson might not be sure what comes next, it’s evident that his passion — as well as his ardent fan base — will follow him through to his next endeavors.

The sun now overhead, the festival’s midday acts offered an incredible range of genres and styles. 

Robinson returned for the second time with his latest iteration of Second Sky, along with a uniquely diverse lineup of supporting acts including Madeon, Toro Y Moi, Jon Hopkins, Jai Wolf and more.

To borrow some terminology from the Carters, this year’s Outside Lands “was a fucking zoo.”

On the final day of Outside Lands, performers brought on performances worthy of the titles of slowest burn, most stylish, strongest groove and most tritely eloquent. 

As a collective, Saturday’s show was somewhat uneven in what the three performers were trying to achieve with their disparate styles.

A bright fuchsia haze lit up The Fillmore as Chaz Bear, a 32-year-old synth artist from South Carolina known artistically as Toro y Moi, took the stage in an all-white ensemble last Wednesday.

Back-to-school season can be a bittersweet time — the good news is that you can make the most of your first week back with this mix of San Francisco and on-campus events, including concerts, film screenings and performance group auditions.