Eight hours of raving, roaming and manmade dust storms weren’t enough to stop people from crowding the main stage of the Treasure Island Music Festival. The main act that night was the ever-psychedelic Tame Impala, and despite the groovy stylings of Jungle on the second stage, a strong contingent of Tame Impala hyper-fans skipped their…
In less than a week’s time, I will be heading to the Treasure Island Music Festival (TIMF) as it kicks off this Saturday in Oakland. With headliners A$AP Rocky and Tame Impala, TIMF boasts an extremely exciting and high-energy lineup even compared to previous years. In no specific order, here are nine acts to…
Day two of the Treasure Island Music Festival (TMF) promised a more chill, indie atmosphere with artists like Viet Cong, Jose Gonzalez and Lower Dens. Here are some of the highlights: Father John Misty Folk rock artist Father John Misty (FJM) captured his audience from the start with his wild antics onstage — dancing with…
If you enjoy a wide variety of musical artists and genres, have never been to Treasure Island, or are just looking for something cool to do this weekend, check out this year’s Treasure Island Music Festival (TMF). The annual festival features several prominent names in the music world, including its buzzed-about headliners, Deadmau5 and the National.…
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Last weekend, Treasure Island Music Festival took over Treasure Island, in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, for its eighth year running. The festival brought acts – such as Outkast, Massive Attack, alt-J and Janelle Monae – to play against the backdrop of the Bay Bridge, the city skyline and the Golden Gate. Halfway…
1. Treasure Island Most people pass by Treasure Island on their way between the East Bay and SF without ever noticing the little island that lies at the midpoint of the Bay Bridge. It is actually a man-made island built in the late 1930s and was originally meant to be used for an airport. This…
The seventh annual Treasure Island Music Festival featured headliners Atoms for Peace and Beck and artists like Little Dragon, Fantogram and Disclosure. The festival’s dramatic setting on the San Francisco Bay and skyline was the perfect backdrop for daytime activities like a jamming at the silent disco, interacting with numerous art installations and browsing the…
