Dear Besties 💌 Your official ATG DC and NYC recap

a discovery playlist featuring weekly top 10 music releases

1. Doechii- Alter Ego: This was the most INSANE live show I’ve ever been to and I had the honor of being in the pit! Hearing the whole festival scream “ALTER EGO” was life-changing and I’m still recovering from watching Doechii dance.

2. Clairo- Sexy to Somebody: Clairo is just so ethereal angelic perfect and this was my very first time seeing her live! There’s just something so magnetic about the way she performs.

3. Role Model ft. Griff- Sally, When the Wine Runs Out: The way I SCREAMED when we found out Griff was our Sally! I explained the Role Model x Griff lore to so many people that day. Sally is SUCH a fun bit of Tuckers sets and it was so wholesome watching them dance together

1. Icons met icons this weekend.

2. The NYC kiss cam was so wholesome and entertaining.

3. This fan got the best video of model Role Model

4. This guessing game is a bit too easy at ATG

5. That post ATG depression… worse than any breakup 

6. Doechii was just as stoked as we were to be at The Lesbian Festival

7. Lucy Dacus brought out Mamdani at her set in NYC 

8. Gigi’s Perez’s favorite meal and favorite artist! 

9. Lucy Dacus had me CRYING when she officiated 16 couples weddings on stage

things that i’ve been super into lately that i need to share with you guys

1. You guys had some fantastic fits this weekend in NYC and DC– here were some favs we caught on camera!

2. All of our performers absolutely stunned this week, but here’s a close look at MICHELLE’s fits!

movies, tv shows, and actors on my radar right now

1. Rachel Chinouriri debuted Isaac at ATG NYC.

2. Griff interviewed at the playground was so cute!

3. We love TLDP. All their outfits are so amazing.

BOTW: Ray Gunnerson

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Dear Besties,

I’m Ray and I’m so hyped to be ATG’s Bestie of the Week!! I LOVE giving my opinion on things (unsolicited or not), and this festival is no exception! Follow me!

ALL THINGS SETLIST

While it’s SO hard to keep this list short, here were my top 3 fav songs to see live:

1. Nothing Matters- The Last Dinner Party 

TLDP has been my favorite band this year. The energy they have is so whimsical and powerful! This was the song that introduced me to them, so it was so incredible to see it at the barricade. Also, Abigail grabbed my hand during the bridge (are we in love? 👀). 

2. In a Good Way- Faye Webster 

I’ve been listening to Faye for YEARS, but this was the first time seeing her live. Hearing this song felt like spinning around in a wide-open meadow. 

3. NISSAN ALTIMA- Doechii

Doechii’s set left me and all my friends speechless. She is such a good performer!!! And her set pieces?? So sick. We all went so hard during this song <3

ALL THINGS FESTIVAL

1. Love when ATG posts attendee pics! Happen to love this one extra because I’m in slide 8 ;) 

2. Literally every single one of the “who are you running to see?” videos made me laugh. Please never stop.

3. Shoutout to Molly Grace and her entire team! They were walking around to people in line and handing out sparkles, kiss tattoos, and “Mollypops.” So cute :’)

ALL THINGS STYLE

1. My day 1 fit is all thrifted, except for my sea glass necklace/earrings which were handmade by my best friend :) (@confetti_cake_mix on IG 💘)

2. I made this necklace (Home Depot 🙏) and designed this shirt (Canva 🙇‍♀️)!

3. As you can see, day 3 I was serving big strong alpha male (thanks to Cherrykitten).

ALL THINGS BESTIES

1. Getting the newsletter makes me think of ATG all year, so I am even more excited when it’s finally time for the festival! 

2. Early! Entry! This was everything to me. There’s nothing better than SPRINTING as soon as the gates open, knowing you’re gonna snag an amazing spot. 

3. The people!!! Those who put extra time and energy into getting All Access are people who truly love music and want to get the most out of the experience. I made so many wonderful friends this weekend through Besties!

SONG LYRIC OF THE DAY

“I know like the sun I gotta rise eventually” MICHELLE

That’s all, folks! Can’t wait to make 2026 my 4th year in a row at ATG! Byeeeeee <3

Ray 🌞

p.s. to the girl that was working on her organic chem homework all weekend: I hope you ace your test today!! 💞