The celebration of punk rock ethos, hosted by Pope of Trash himself John Waters, flies in the face of festival conventions. Most of the things that make the modern big-budget music festival an exhausting experience were absent at Mosswood, making this feel like a walk in the park compared to an overwhelming festival like Outside Lands or Portola.
Genesis P-Orridge's influence on music and art challenged societal norms while blurring the lines of gender identity, leaving a lasting impact on counterculture.
Many longtime locals still carry the ethos of the '60s counterculture - Deadheads and old-school activists who never stopped questioning authority. They fought smart meters over concerns about electromagnetic radiation and continue to resist the rollout of 5G cellular networks, citing fears over constant exposure to higher frequency signals.
"This year's event will feature Jivebomb's furious hardcore from the US, Violent Magic Orchestra's techno black metal from Japan, and Italian bands such as cult screamo outfit La Quiete."
Jesse Colin Young rose to fame as the lead singer of The Youngbloods, whose anthem 'Get Together' defined the counterculture movement of the late 1960s.
