Who:Â Foster the People on the Main stage In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Where’s the hook? Unmemorable Because:Â The last time L.A.’s Foster the People took the stage at Coachella, it was 2011 and they had a crowd so big fans were spilling out of the Gobi tent just to hear the three songs they knew from the […]
Who: Future Islands in the Gobi Tent In 3 or Fewer Words: He’s a maniac. Memorable Because: With Sam Herring’s intoxicating stage presence and a full tent of fans to reciprocate the energy, it was clear that Baltimore’s Future Islands would return to Coachella very soon and most likely on a bigger stage. The synth-pop trio (with touring […]
Who:Â Kid Cudi on the Main Stage In 3 or Fewer Words:Â The party kid Memorable Because:Â Much like Wiz Khalifa’s main stage set in 2011, Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi) had his charm on full blast in igniting a massive dance party with a crowd that seemed to grow bigger with each song. “This is my first […]
Who:Â Bombay Bicycle Club in the Mojave Tent In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Before the storm Memorable Because:Â Bombay Bicycle Club’s afternoon set was the perfect show to remind yourself that you were in the desert and on some type of vacation. The English sextet played only the most tropical upbeat songs that made you wish the beer […]
Who:Â Outkast on the Main Stage In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Crowd’s not vibing. Memorable Because:Â There were many awkward moments during the hotly anticipated Outkast reunion show despite the fact Andre 3000 and Big Boi were as on point as at anytime through their admirable partnership. Biggest bummer: The crowd was unfortunately rather sedated. Fans seemed to […]
Who:Â Girl Talk on the Main Stage In 3 or Fewer Words:Â “Live” shit show Memorable Because:Â Gregg Gillis, the DJ who does mash-ups under the moniker Girl Talk, has played Coachella plenty of times before, and each time with a bigger stage. Finally landing a spot on the big stage, many wondered how exactly Gillis would proceed […]
Who:Â Aloe Blacc in the Mojave Tent In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Soul over electro Memorable Because:Â Were Aloe Blacc fans here really Avicii fans? It was the question when a small chunk of fans trickled out of the tent after Blacc and his big band played the smash hit “Wake Me Up” (sans electronic beats!). Co-writing and […]
Who:Â Jagwar Ma in the Gobi tent In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Howlin’ at daytime Memorable Because:Â Perhaps the band with the most unfortunate of set times, Jagwar Ma (comprised of producer Jono Ma, singer-guitarist Gabriel Winterfield and bass guitarist Jack Freeman) absolutely slayed their afternoon gig – it was as if they were headlining the main stage. […]
Who:Â Wye Oak at in the Gobi tent In 3 or Fewer Words:Â Beyond their roots. Memorable Because:Â “Hi, Coachellans! Coachellers?” Jenn Wasner wasn’t sure what to call the crowd (she eventually decided she liked “Coachellites”), but what she and bandmate Andy Stacks knew was that this was a “big ol’ stage for a tiny little band.” No […]
Happy Friday: ‣ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival kicks off its first weekend with Anti-Flag, †††(Crosses), OutKast, the Knife, the Cult, Girl Talk and plenty more at the Empire Polo Club grounds. ‣ Switchfoot [pictured] headlines the Wiltern in support of their latest album “Fading West.” ‣ Motorhead stops by Club Nokia on […]
