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              Sharon Van Etten (left) reached out to Angel Olsen about working on a song and they ended up releasing “Like I Used To,” which may be performed at Outside Lands. (Photo by Dana Trippe)

              Performers’ emotions are high as Outside Lands returns to San Francisco

              Festival features Sharon Van Etten and Boy Scouts alongside The Strokes, Lizzo and Tame Impala

              Outside Lands boasts high-quality food and drink from dozens of purveyors, and many are local.<ins> (Courtesy Outside Lands)</ins>

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