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#coachella
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago
SF parents

Dad Takes Notes on All 130 Artists at Coachella Before Going with His Family. How the Trip Went

Marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

How Coachella Became A Testing Ground For Cultural Brand Relevance

Successful brand activations at Coachella enhance cultural relevance by participating in the festival's atmosphere rather than just generating visibility.
SF parents
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

Dad Takes Notes on All 130 Artists at Coachella Before Going with His Family. How the Trip Went

A California dad created a detailed curriculum for his family's Coachella trip, gaining viral attention for his preparation efforts.
Music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

sombr Covers Radiohead, Brings Out Billy Idol at Coachella: Watch

Sombr showcased his talent at Coachella by performing with Billy Idol and Steve Stevens, covering iconic songs.
Silicon Valley food
fromRolling Stone
3 days ago

It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella has evolved into a major influencer marketing event, blending music, celebrity culture, and brand partnerships.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

PHOTOS: The gays are taking over Coachella with their thirsty fits - Queerty

Coachella 2025 features a diverse lineup with a strong LGBTQ presence, despite the owner's controversial donations.
Digital life
fromELLE
1 week ago

Why Quenlin Blackwell Went Phone-Free for Coachella

Pinterest encourages festival-goers to disconnect from phones and engage in real-life experiences at Coachella.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Tribeca Festival 2026: 'Hadestown,' Questlove's Earth Wind & Fire doc, 'Bob & David Climb Machu Picchu,' Robin Byrd, more

The 2026 Tribeca Festival will feature film screenings, live performances, and more from June 3-14 in NYC.
London music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

FORM's 2026 Lineup Is Led by Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker

The 2026 FORM festival in Arizona features a notable lineup including Lorde, Geese, and Disclosure, with no overlapping sets.
#justin-bieber
Music production
fromThe Atlantic
13 hours ago

Why Justin Bieber Played YouTube Onstage for Thousands of People

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance confronted generational alienation, blending nostalgia with digital culture, provoking complex feelings about time and online identity.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Watch Justin Bieber Bring Out SZA, Billie Eilish, and More at Coachella

Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026, featuring special guests and a mix of new songs and early hits in his setlist.
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

One of Music's Biggest Stars Delivered a Divisive Coachella Performance. It Was Glorious.

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance marked a significant comeback, showcasing his evolution and generating mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
NYC music
fromconsequence.net
2 days ago

Justin Bieber Brings Out Billie Eilish, SZA at Coachella Weekend Two

Justin Bieber's Coachella weekend two set featured an expanded setlist and surprise collaborations with various artists, enhancing the overall performance experience.
Music production
fromThe Atlantic
13 hours ago

Why Justin Bieber Played YouTube Onstage for Thousands of People

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance confronted generational alienation, blending nostalgia with digital culture, provoking complex feelings about time and online identity.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Watch Justin Bieber Bring Out SZA, Billie Eilish, and More at Coachella

Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026, featuring special guests and a mix of new songs and early hits in his setlist.
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

One of Music's Biggest Stars Delivered a Divisive Coachella Performance. It Was Glorious.

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance marked a significant comeback, showcasing his evolution and generating mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
NYC music
fromconsequence.net
2 days ago

Justin Bieber Brings Out Billie Eilish, SZA at Coachella Weekend Two

Justin Bieber's Coachella weekend two set featured an expanded setlist and surprise collaborations with various artists, enhancing the overall performance experience.
#madonna
Fashion & style
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Someone Stole Madonna's Coachella Outfits

Madonna calls for the return of her missing archival outfits worn at Coachella, emphasizing their historical significance to her.
Fashion & style
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Someone Stole Madonna's Coachella Outfits

Madonna calls for the return of her missing archival outfits worn at Coachella, emphasizing their historical significance to her.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

2026 "Duboce ParkJam" Free 5-Hour Concert Fest in the Park (SF)

Duboce ParkJam is a free event sponsored by Friends of Duboce Park, encouraging attendees to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics for an enjoyable afternoon of music.
SF music
#the-strokes
World news
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

The Strokes Close Coachella Set with Video Denouncing U.S. Foreign Intervention

The Strokes condemned U.S. foreign interference during their Coachella performance, showcasing a video montage highlighting historical CIA actions and recent conflicts.
World news
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

The Strokes Close Coachella Set with Video Denouncing U.S. Foreign Intervention

The Strokes condemned U.S. foreign interference during their Coachella performance, showcasing a video montage highlighting historical CIA actions and recent conflicts.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive | TechCrunch

Gigs allows users to import concert details from various sources, utilizing Apple's Foundation Models to extract dates, venues, and lineups, creating a comprehensive concert archive.
Apple
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Tour news: Sparta, Violent Femmes, Mac DeMarco, Wednesday, Book of Love, Balmora, more

Numerous artists have announced upcoming tours and shows across various locations in the U.S.
fromDeep House London
1 week ago

YARD Festival Portugal Finalises 2026 Lineup with Bonobo, Jamie Jones, Chris Stussy, Seth Troxler, Monolink, RY X live and more | News | Deep House London

YARD Festival will return to Azeitão, Portugal, from 21-24 May 2026, expanding to four days for the first time and unveiling its full lineup alongside collaborative art installations with Burning Man camps Favela and Tierra Bomba.
London music
#ai-influencers
fromMail Online
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.
fromThe Independent
2 days ago
Fashion & style

Meet the AI influencers taking over Coachella and killing off the real thing

Aitana Lopez is an AI-generated influencer created by The Clueless, earning up to $10,000 monthly through brand deals.
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.
Fashion & style
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Meet the AI influencers taking over Coachella and killing off the real thing

Aitana Lopez is an AI-generated influencer created by The Clueless, earning up to $10,000 monthly through brand deals.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Tiga, Massive Attack, and Nine Inch Noize: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Pitchfork Selects playlist showcases favorite new music from staff, featuring diverse artists and tracks.
Music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Fred Durst to Lil Wayne: Let's Start a "Gathering" for Artists "Uninvited" by Coachella & Grammys

Fred Durst plans to create an event for artists overlooked by mainstream festivals and awards.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
#coachella-2026
NYC music
fromVulture
9 hours ago

The Breakout Stars Who Won Coachella

Coachella 2026 showcased major pop moments and emerging breakout stars, highlighting the festival's role as a launchpad for new talent.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Lineup & Schedule: All the Set Times You Need to Know

The schedule for the second weekend of the 2026 Coachella Festival has been announced, featuring Kacey Musgraves and returning headliners.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Coachella Sunday Livestream: Karol G, FKA twigs, Iggy Pop & More

Coachella 2026's Sunday features major performances, including Karol G, FKA twigs, and Iggy Pop, with livestreaming available on YouTube and the festival app.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Coachella Saturday Livestream: Justin Bieber, The Strokes, and More

Coachella 2026 features live performances from major artists, including Justin Bieber and The Strokes, streamed across multiple channels on YouTube.
NYC music
fromVulture
9 hours ago

The Breakout Stars Who Won Coachella

Coachella 2026 showcased major pop moments and emerging breakout stars, highlighting the festival's role as a launchpad for new talent.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Lineup & Schedule: All the Set Times You Need to Know

The schedule for the second weekend of the 2026 Coachella Festival has been announced, featuring Kacey Musgraves and returning headliners.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Coachella Sunday Livestream: Karol G, FKA twigs, Iggy Pop & More

Coachella 2026's Sunday features major performances, including Karol G, FKA twigs, and Iggy Pop, with livestreaming available on YouTube and the festival app.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Coachella Saturday Livestream: Justin Bieber, The Strokes, and More

Coachella 2026 features live performances from major artists, including Justin Bieber and The Strokes, streamed across multiple channels on YouTube.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF's Yerba Buena Gardens Festival "Sunset Sound System" Live DJ Set

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features over 100 free performances from May to November in Downtown San Francisco.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Suicidal Tendencies brought out Metallica's Robert Trujillo at Coachella, playing Decibel Metal & Beer Fest

Suicidal Tendencies just wrapped up consecutive weekends at Coachella, where they were had by surprise guests for both of their sets. Two former bassists, Thundercat and Metallica's Robert Trujillo, joined them, along with Nisha STar, who appears on their 2025 single 'Adrenaline Addict.'
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

Nobody's figured out how to stop Billy Idol

Billy Idol, at 70, has not only maintained his relevance in the music scene but has also been recognized with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His performances, including a surprise appearance at Coachella, highlight his ongoing connection with fans and the music industry.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

PinkPantheress Coachella Set Included Janelle Monae, Dev Hynes, Zara Larsson

Monáe shredded on guitar to the PinkPantheress cut "Another Life," while helpful signs on stage pointed out that she was, in fact, a famous person, and worthy of applause from the famously phone-addled crowd.
London music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

All Hail Kacey Musgraves and Her Horse-Riding, George Strait-Covering, New Music Premiering Coachella Set

Kacey Musgraves didn't just trot out a boring Coachella set opener - in fact, she trotted out on a horse, the first of what turned out to be a set full of surprises.
Music
London music
fromVulture
5 days ago

This David Byrne Performance Is Too Good Not to Write About

David Byrne's performance of 'Life During Wartime' at Coachella showcases his artistic evolution and relevance of the song's themes.
#cbgb-festival
NYC music
fromConsequence
10 hours ago

CBGB Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup: Morrissey, Patti Smith, and Interpol

CBGB Festival returns on September 26, 2026, featuring Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, and more in Brooklyn.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

CBGB Fest 2026 lineup (Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, Sex Pistols ft. Frank Carter, Bikini Kill, more)

CBGB Festival returns to Brooklyn on September 26 with a lineup featuring Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, and more punk legends.
NYC music
fromConsequence
10 hours ago

CBGB Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup: Morrissey, Patti Smith, and Interpol

CBGB Festival returns on September 26, 2026, featuring Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, and more in Brooklyn.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

CBGB Fest 2026 lineup (Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, Sex Pistols ft. Frank Carter, Bikini Kill, more)

CBGB Festival returns to Brooklyn on September 26 with a lineup featuring Morrissey, Patti Smith, Interpol, and more punk legends.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

CMAT came to Coachella with politics on her mind and an Irish dance step for California

CMAT's rise to fame reflects her lifelong obsession with pop culture and her unique persona in the music industry.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

After sold-out Shrine runs, Subtronics takes dubstep to Coachella's biggest stage

Subtronics has evolved from a bedroom producer to a leading EDM artist, showcasing his dubstep roots at major festivals and venues.
#nine-inch-noize
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Nine Inch Nails detail Nine Inch Noize album ++ Coachella pics

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella, featuring Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Boys Noize, and Mariqueen Maandig, with a new album released.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Nine Inch Noize made their official debut at Coachella, covered Soft Cell (video, setlist)

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella with a 45-minute set featuring 11 songs, including new remixes and a Soft Cell cover.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Nine Inch Nails detail Nine Inch Noize album ++ Coachella pics

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella, featuring Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Boys Noize, and Mariqueen Maandig, with a new album released.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Nine Inch Noize made their official debut at Coachella, covered Soft Cell (video, setlist)

Nine Inch Noize debuted at Coachella with a 45-minute set featuring 11 songs, including new remixes and a Soft Cell cover.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Newport Jazz Fest has Angine de Poitrine, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Little Simz, Flea, Coltrane & Miles tribute, Vulfpeck, more

Newport Jazz Festival 2026 features headliners Herbie Hancock, a tribute to Coltrane & Miles Davis, and Vulfpeck, with diverse artists performing.
London music
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

The world's most remote disco is coming to London this summer

Detour Discotheque is hosting a major London event at Somerset House on July 25, featuring a disco-themed party with food and drinks.
Music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Black Flag's 2026 Coachella Set Was a Punk Rock False Flag Operation

Greg Ginn's Black Flag performance at Coachella 2026 lacked the raw power of the original band, appealing more to nostalgia than innovation.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Watch Oklou Bring Out Underscores at Coachella 2026

Oklou performed her first full set at Coachella 2026, featuring collaborations with Underscores and Casey MQ.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Punk Godfather Iggy Pop Takes Coachella by Storm, Leaves in a Coffin

Iggy immediately removed his vest to reveal his twisted and leathered torso as he and his band launched into the Stooges classic 'T.V. Eye.'
Music
NYC music
fromUSA TODAY
13 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is embracing phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect socially.
#the-xx
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The xx at Coachella review indie trio reunites for spellbinding, rangy set

The xx reunited at Coachella after eight years, delivering a seamless set that blended their classic sound with solo material.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Coachella 2026: Indie minimalists The xx come back bigger, brasher than ever

The xx's return to the stage showcased their timeless music and evolution as a band after eight years apart.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The xx at Coachella review indie trio reunites for spellbinding, rangy set

The xx reunited at Coachella after eight years, delivering a seamless set that blended their classic sound with solo material.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Coachella 2026: Indie minimalists The xx come back bigger, brasher than ever

The xx's return to the stage showcased their timeless music and evolution as a band after eight years apart.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Karol G at Coachella review electrifying set destined for festival's hall of fame

Karol G became the first Latina woman to headline Coachella, delivering a powerful performance celebrating Latinx pride and cultural significance.
NYC music
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Sarah Breen: I thought Coachella was some kind of utopia, until I realised it was missing something very important

Californian festival offers influencers, allocated camping, and sun, but lacks genuine fun and excitement.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026

The UK summer festival season features major events like Reading and Leeds, Isle of Wight, and Boardmasters, catering to diverse musical tastes.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Watch Geese cover Justin Bieber at Coachella

Geese debuted at Coachella, performing covers including Justin Bieber's 'Baby' and songs from their albums 'Getting Killed' and '3D Country'.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Tour news: Jane Remover, Bleachers' 'Shadow of the City' 2026, Beth Orton, Erykah Badu, more

Jane Remover will tour with dazegxd starting June 4 in NYC before Governors Ball.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Turnstile Bring Out Blood Orange for "SEEIN' STARS" at Coachella 2026

The standout moment from the set was undeniably 'SEEIN' STARS,' which featured Blood Orange joining the band, cello in hand.
Music
NYC music
fromVulture
2 days ago

Billie Eilish Beliebed Her Heart Out at Coachella

Billie Eilish experienced an emotional moment at Coachella when Justin Bieber chose her as the 'One Less Lonely Girl' during his performance.
NYC music
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

This New App Helps You Revisit Great Concerts

A new app called Gigs consolidates live music experiences by importing data from various sources, enhancing the concertgoer experience.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Coachella 2026: We talked to L.A.'s beloved Bob Baker Marionettes about the festival

Bob Baker Marionette Theater debuted at Coachella and agreed to purchase its rented Highland Park theater.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

What it's like to DJ at Coachella: Backstage access, celebrities and lines nobody can avoid

DJing at Coachella offers a unique experience compared to traditional venues, requiring a different approach to set preparation and crowd engagement.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Here's whats inside the Radiohead bunker at Coachella

Radiohead premieres an audiovisual installation called 'KID A MNESIA' at Coachella's new Bunker space, celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Kid A' and 'Amnesiac'.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Stars of the desert rock scene shine at Mojave Experience

Mojave Experience festival celebrates authentic desert rock heritage through legendary musicians who established the genre, emerging organically from the desert community rather than importing external talent.
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