I still have glitter in my hair and I’ve surfed and showered several times since the weekend. But I don’t mind, it’s a nice reminder of a really good time — and I think it’s why I like the Growler’s Beach Goth music festival so much. It’s ridiculous. Absolutely looney tunes. It’s a freak show that encourages anything but normal behavior, serenaded by the best underground and above ground indie bands there are. And they do it right in the middle of good old uptight Orange County, which makes the freaky, trippy ghoulish musical costume party pop off that much more.

The Growler’s closed both nights with what might be some of the best party rock out. And then there was Grimes’ pop party, proving she’ss made it a long way since a Garae Band track in one of Dane’s old movies. She’s a full-blown pop star now. And we’re OK with that — she’s the freaking perfect weirdo for the job. Warpaint is easily the sexiest band on the planet. And their music is even better than they are hot and powerful. Toro Y Moi, The Drums, Mac Demarco, Tomorrow’s Tulips, Corners, Die Antwoord, Juicy J and many, many more ridiculously glittery performances. Have fun below, and thanks to the dudes at Burger Records for taking care of us.