Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT (performing “Oracular Spectacular”), Future Islands, M83, Empire of the Sun, Hot Chip, Caribou and the Walkmen top the lineup for this year’s Just Like Heaven festival, May 13 in Pasadena.
Ten years later, 2008 sounds pretty good. The memories, though, are a mixed bag. Here’s Buzz Bands LA’s annual flashback.
“Fresh Blood” is the new single from STAL, the French artist who has relocated to L.A. and has a new EP on the way in 2018.
Also on Friday: Danny Elfman, Dressy Bessy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Balance & Compsure, Giraffage, Sweater Beats, Salva, Portugal. The Man, Rusty Anderson, Manhattan Murder Mystery
Incoming: Festival Supreme, Of Montreal, Kishi Bashi, the Fray, DFA 1979, BRMC, Kanye West, Norah Jones, Billy Bragg, Hamilton Leithauster + Rostam, Nicolas Jaar, Damien Jurado, Gorgon City, Good Charlotte, Finish Ticket, Tiger Army, M83, Preoccupations, Pet Shop Boys
Soul legend Mavis Staples and U.K. post-punk quartet Savages prevail on a Coachella opening day ruled by huge hooks and high winds.
Also on Friday: NOFX, Golden State, Chon, American Nightmare, Kirk Franklin, Kottonmouth Kings
Compared to M83’s arching synth-pop of the past two albums, “Do It, Try It” feels like a pop squiggle. The new album “JUNK” is out April 8.
Tickets for 24 Coachella sideshows go on sale at noon today — here’s the list, with links to purchase.
The Cure, Florence & The Machine, Disclosure, Major Lazer, Alabama Shakes, A$AP Rocky, Sufjan Stevens, M83, Grimes, Chet Faker, Jamie xx and more to play at the Gorge on May 27-30.
