Happy Sunday: â–º Stagecoach winds up with day 3. Today’s lineup features Blake Shelton, the Band Perry, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, the Oakridge Boys, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Outlaws and more at the Empire Polo Field in Indio. [Set times below after the jump.] â–º KXLU Fest II takes off with the Muffs, […]
Happy Saturday: â–º Coachella continues its second day of Weekend 2 with encore performances by Jack White, the Weeknd, Axwell ^ Ingrosso, Alt-J, Belle & Sebastian, Ratatat, Hozier, Flosstradamus, Bad Religion, SBTRKT, FKA Twigs, Tyler the Creator, Father John Misty, the War on Drugs, Run the Jewels and more, at the Empire Polo Club in […]
Happy Saturday: â–º Coachella continues its second day of Weekend 2 with encore performances by Jack White, the Weeknd, Axwell ^ Ingrosso, Alt-J, Belle & Sebastian, Ratatat, Hozier, Flosstradamus, Bad Religion, SBTRKT, FKA Twigs, Tyler the Creator, Father John Misty, the War on Drugs, Run the Jewels and more, at the Empire Polo Club in […]
Who:Â Drake on the Main Stage In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Gave me woes. Memorable Because:Â “Make some noise for yourselves!” This was a phrase Drake often used during his Coachella set as he closed out Weekend 1. It was an odd request at first but then became an annoying one as he repeatedly inserted the phrase between […]
Who:Â Stromae in the Mojave Tent In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Lights, action, dance! Memorable Because:Â It was an absolute delight to walk into the tent when Belgian singer, rapper and electronic superstar Stromae started his electrifying set. Although more and more fans crammed their way into the Mojave Tent, this blogger still couldn’t have predicted how thrilling […]
Who:Â Jenny Lewis at the Outdoor Theatre In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Jenny, Blake, Haim. Memorable Because:Â On the strength of her new album “The Voyager,” Jenny Lewis came to Coachella poised to give a transformative experience. And wearing a rainbow-and-cloud pantsuit and performing in front of pastel-colored backdrop, she did, making dreams come true for every fan […]
Who:Â Jenny Lewis at the Outdoor Theatre In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Jenny, Blake, Haim. Memorable Because:Â On the strength of her new album “The Voyager,” Jenny Lewis came to Coachella poised to give a transformative experience. And wearing a rainbow-and-cloud pantsuit and performing in front of pastel-colored backdrop, she did, making dreams come true for every fan […]
Who:Â St. Lucia on the Main Stage In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Safe and sound. Memorable Because:Â St. Lucia was a pretty safe bet if you wanted to chill and get some shade but still be surrounded by positive electro-pop vibes. The New York band was all smiles and sunshine, especially when they played their most well-known tune […]
Who: MØ in the Gobi Tent In 3 or Fewer Words: MØ, ‘mo, more! Memorable Because: Even after the sound completely cutting out during her first song, Danish pop singer MØ didn’t let those five stolen minutes bring her down. While stage technicians were desperately trying to fix the problem, fans were shouting her name until she finally […]
Who: The Weeknd on the Main Stage In 3 or Fewer Words: One-note show. Memorable Because: When Abel Tesfaye — aka The Weeknd – made his live debut at Coachella in 2012, the lack of rehearsal with his band combined with his nerves made for a muddled mess melodic-wise. He was an obscure alt-R&B artist back then and […]
Who: The Weeknd on the Main Stage In 3 or Fewer Words: One-note show. Memorable Because: When Abel Tesfaye — aka The Weeknd – made his live debut at Coachella in 2012, the lack of rehearsal with his band combined with his nerves made for a muddled mess melodic-wise. He was an obscure alt-R&B artist back then and […]
Who: FKA Twigs in the Gobi Tent In 3 or Fewer Words: Riveting to watch. Memorable Because: There were those who were hoping to catch a glimpse of Robert Pattinson and there were those were only there for his fiancée, Tahliah Barnett, aka FKA Twigs. The experimental R&B singer didn’t disappoint fans visually. Coming out in a white […]
Who:Â Kasabian in the Mojave Tent In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Scorching loud fun. Memorable Because:Â Kasabian never fails to put on a good show. Loud, fast, ferocious with some English swagger, the Leicester quartet rocked a crowd quite bigger than the other older Brit-rock bands were able to pull in. Not only did fans continue to pack […]
