Coachella 2019: Weekend 2 Roundup

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Photo: Robert Kinsler

The 20th anniversary edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival offered up an incredible experience over Weekend 2 (April 19-21) at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Event-goers were completely immersed in a world of stellar music and larger-than-life art installations, with dozens of groundbreaking artists performing each day of the fest. 

Those attendees who only arrive at Coachella late in the afternoon miss some of the incredible up-and-coming artists who perform. This writer tried to soak in as many complete performances as possible.

Here is a chronological run through my favorite sets of a magical Coachellafest weekend:

Let's Eat Grandma performing in the Gobi tent.
Photo: Robert Kinsler

The British duo known as Let's Eat Grandma has an interesting name to be sure. In addition, long-time musical pals Jenny Hollingworth and Rosa Walton were able to unleash the musical magic and muscle to match their curious moniker with a spellbinding 40-minute set in the Gobi tent on Friday afternoon. Both have winning soprano voices that work alone or when joining forces with harmonies. While mostly using their twin Novation electronic keyboards, both showed off skills with different instruments and even the use of choreographed hand claps and a recorder on the ambitious art damage opus "Donnie Darko." 

Hurray for the Riff Raff singer Alynda
Segarra, left, with keyboardist Sarah
Goldstone. Photo: Robert Kinsler

Turning things on a dime in the same concert space was Hurray for the Riff Raff, a terrific Americana-meets-Latin rock band headed by arresting singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra. The New Orleans-based group's inspired and energetic approach was bolstered by memorable songcraft, Jordan Hyde's tasty lead guitar work and Segarra's passionate vocals. The band's 40-minute set was filled with songs tackling hot topics with equal parts protest and hope including "The Navigator," "Rican Beach" ("First they stole our language / then they stole our names" Segarra sings) and the wonderful closer "Pa'lante" (Spanish for the idea  "to move forward"). 

Brooklyn, New York rock quartet Beach Fossils attracted a huge crowd to the Gobi with their mix of dream pop, melodic rock and lo-fi atmospheric soundscapes. Standouts included the faraway "Sugar," driving New Order-minded "What a Pleasure," shoegaze gem "Sleep Apnea" and otherworldly sortie "May 1st."

Kacey Musgraves at Coachella on April 19, 2019.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Coachella

Kacey Musgraves brought her multi-Grammy winning album Golden Hour to the Coachella Stage for a fast-moving 50-minute set weighted mostly from that already-classic 2018 disc. Musgraves opened with the acoustic-styled "Slow Burn" (track one on "Golden Hour") before turning things up a notch via the uptempo sheen of "Wonder Woman." Looking around at the massive crowd during her performance there was a palpable sense of Musgraves' authentic style and burgeoning star power. One young Coachella-goer I saw was in tears for much of the set, clearly moved by the singer's brand of modern country. Musgraves' signature vocals soared in the expansive late afternoon, with the wistful "Lonely Weekend," the tender "Rainbow," bona fide country favorite "Family Is Family" (from her Pageant Material LP) and super-catchy set closing "High Horse."

The Frights performing in the Sonora tent.Photo credit: Courtesy of Coachella

What fun The Frights offered up a blistering turn inside the colorfully-decorated Sonora tent, including the use of large balloon arrangements cast into the air to enhance the cool atmosphere. From the time the Poway, California-spawned punk rockers took the stage with "Crutch," fans were moving (some clearly enjoying the mosh pit and even a few brave souls stage diving later on) in time with the hard-edged punk rock. Another  highlight was the irreverent "Whatever," with the four member band clearly having a ball at the high-profile gig.

Manchester, England's The 1975 lit up the main Coachella Stage with dance-minded electropop brew including the uptempo opener "Give Yourself a Try," slower "I Like America & America Likes Me," and monster indie rock dance cut "Chocolate." 

Dylan Minnette of Wallows at Coachella.
Photo: Robert Kinsler

Saturday brought another slew of standout performances, beginning with Los Angeles-based Wallows. The emerging melodic rock outfit proved to be the perfect outfit to welcome the day, recalling all that is great about power-pop, indie rock and the '80s strains of the Psychedelic Underground via great originals like "Ice Cold Pool," "Are You Bored Yet?" and "I'm Full." Singer-guitarists Dylan Minnette and Braeden Lemasters give Wallows an obvious one-two punch; the group's official full-length debut Nothing Happens was released by Atlantic Records in late March.

A R I Z O N A performing on the Coachella stage.
Photo: Robert Kinsler

New Jersey's A R I Z O N A were many more times as powerful when I was positioned in front of the Coachella stage in person than when I had caught the band on Weekend 1 via the YouTube live-stream. One of the most exciting discoveries I've made courtesy of Coachella 2019, the band tore it up across 40 minutes; lead singer Zachary Charles, guitarist Nate Esquite and keyboardist David Labuguen (assisted by a touring drummer) were on fire throughout. So many highlights: the anthemic "Find Someone," R&B/pop brew "Electric Touch" and blistering "Let Me Touch Your Fire," the latter which included Esquite smashing one of his guitars on the stage. The finale was a beautiful take on "Cross My Mind," one of the single best moments at Weekend 2 of Coachella 2019.

Los Angeles' The Interrupters brought a fun-filled mix of ska and punk rock to their 45-minute outing on the Outdoor Theatre stage. Capturing the spirit of the weekend was the hard-edged "Take Back the Power," with lead singer Aimee Interrupter noting the song is both a song of protest and a call for unity. The band also tore through great songs like "Title Holder," "Gave You Everything," "Family" and set-ending "She's Kerosene."

Vancouver, Canada-based duo Bob Moses (featuring Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance) conjured up a mix of dream pop, electronica and alternative music during an immersive appearance on the Outdoor Theatre stage. The swirling intro "Heaven Only Knows," alt rock dance groove that played out via "Talk," textured "Like It or Not" and dance-heavy "Enough to Believe" were among the tracks that hit the mark.

Weezer performing at Coachella in Indio on April 20, 2019.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Coachella

Weezer mixed things up a bit when performing Weekend 2. While the Los Angeles rockers had played with several guests the previous week (including the two members of Tears for Fears), singer-guitarist Rivers Cuomo, drummer Patrick Wilson, bassist Scott Shriner and guitarist-keyboardist Brian Bell used this turn to handle things on their own. The results and new track listing definitely pleased the massive crowd. After offering up an a Capella vocals-only version of "Buddy Holly," the band then went on to offer the classic version of that 1994 hit via a full-on electric take. The band's set list featured a bunch of great Weezer classics ("Hash Pipe," "Undone - The Sweater Song," "Island in the Sun," etc.) as well as outstanding covers of some of the tracks off the band's 2019 Teal Album." Takes on the Turtles' "Happy Together" (with so many fans singing along) and Toto's "Africa" were especially memorable.

Emily King at Coachella.
Photo: Robert Kinsler

Because there are so many stages at Coachella, it is often difficult to see everything on a "wish list." That proved to be the case for yours truly on Sunday morning; I opted to catch all of Mansionair in the Mojave tent knowing full well that I could only catch a little of Emily King in the nearby Gobi tent. The good news is I was able to catch Mansionair thrill listeners with a shimmering style of guitar- and keyboards-layered synthpop-rock. The Australian trio was outstanding across its 40-minute set, particularly on the lovely "Falling" and driving "Violet City." The group finished things off with the captivating "Astronaut - Something About Your Love."  

I quickly made my way to the Gobi where Emily King was conjuring up magic of her own. A wonderful singer, I watched her lead a band and two backing singers through several tracks including the dance-fueled "Remind Me" and R&B-funk ride "Can't Hold Me."




I stayed put in the Gobi for two more unforgettable performances. First up was boy pablo, a terrific and fun-minded indie pop group from Norway. Singer-guitarist Nicolás Muñoz and his four-man band had a blast, and so did the audience. Faves like the hyperactive "Feeling Lonely," breezy "Everytime" and aptly-pegged "Dance, Baby" were a true reason to move. 

Alice Merton at Coachella.
Photo: Robert Kinsler

Rising rock singer Alice Merton impressed with her dynamic soprano and '80s-flavored rock attack, including the ferocious "Learn to Live," "dance-tinged rocker "Trouble in Paradise" and even better "Lash Out."





Soccer Mommy draws positive comparisons with a range of greats including Mazzy Star and Moonpools & Caterpillars, but the artist (a moniker for Sophie Allison) is something special on her own. The mix of three textured guitars, some keyboards and hypnotic rhythm section elevated the dreamscapes created in "Try," "Cool," "Wild Flowers" and a great new track titled "Lucy."

My last stop was to check out CHVRCHES in the Mojave tent. The Scottish trio comprised of singer Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty was simply incredible, performing its fun, high-energy synth-pop with artful persuasion for an adoring and massive crowd. The soaring "Get Out," introspective "Graffiti," driving "Forever" and electronica dance cut "Leave a Trace" were among the incredible works offered up with power and perfection in the desert late Sunday night.

An artist working on a colorful
recycling bin at Coachella.
Photo: Robert Kinsler

Robert Kinsler


Editor's Note: This column was originally published in the April 24, 2019 print edition of  The Desert Star Weekly newspaper.

Live-stream Brings Sights & Sounds of Coachella to All

Inspired, colorful artwork greets Coachellagoers in 2019.
Photo credit: Getty Images for Coachella

What better way to prep for hitting Weekend 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival than watching hours and hours of coverage of Weekend 1 via YouTube's three channels of continuous live-streamed performances and artist interviews? 

Most of the Weekend 1's high-profile performances staged April 12-14 were streamed so music fans who were unable to hit the festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio were able to see and hear the parade of artists showcased at the event. Goldenvoice has announced Weekend 2 (April 19-21) will also be live-streamed — go to Coachella.com for all the details.

"Overview Effect," a roaming art installation shaped like an astronaut.
Photo credit: Getty Images for Coachella

In addition, the online coverage provided viewers with a close-up look at many of the one-of-a-kind, large-scale art installations set up on the expansive grounds.

Here are some of the musical highlights yours truly caught over Weekend 1 courtesy of the live-stream:

Kacey Musgraves, left, with Baddie Winkle.
Photo credit: Getty Images for Coachella

Kacey Musgraves made the most of her first-ever appearance at Coachellafest, performing most of her multi-Grammy winning album Golden Hour on Friday. Countrified pop tunes "Oh, What A World," "Butterflies" and "Lonely Weekend" were among the shining songs she delivered in flawless fashion during her crowd-pleasing set. In what would be the first of many high-profile guest appearances that artists would showcase over the fast-moving weekend, Musgraves welcomed 90-year-old internet star Baddie Winkle to the stage for her set-ending "High Horse."

A R I Z O N A was terrific on Saturday afternoon, thrilling with the uplifting originals "Let  Me Touch Your Fire," "Summer Days," "Annie," "I Was Wrong" and more. This is a young group out of New Jersey I definitely plan to catch for the first time when I hit Coachella this weekend. The group blends pop, alt rock and dance styles with confidence and passion. 

Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, left, with Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas of TLC
Photo: Getty Images for Coachella

Weezer was a featured artist at this writer's first Coachella experience in 2005, performing on an impressive weekend bill that included Coldplay, Keane, New Order and Nine Inch Nails. Fast forward to 2019 and much has changed; modern rock is no longer central to the festival and Weezer is now a bona fide veteran act. But make no mistake; the Los Angeles quartet killed it during an hour-long hits-heavy set on the main Coachella stage on Saturday night, clearly outdistancing the set I caught 14 years earlier. Taking the stage with a driving "Buddy Holly," singer-guitarist/frontman Rivers Cuomo and company tore it up with "Hash Pipe" and upped the power quotient when the two members of Tears For Fears (Curt Smith, Roland Orzabal) came on stage to perform an energetic cover of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (a featured cut on Weezer's "Teal Album" released earlier this year).  TLC's Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas joined Weezer  for a  cover  of "No Scrubs" from that same covers album, and the millennials went nuts when the band performed its faithful cover of Toto's "Africa." 

From left, TFF guitarist Roland Orzabal, Weezer's Rivers Cuomo and
TFF singer Curt Smith performing "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."
Photo: Getty Images for Coachella

Australian troupe Tame Impala thrilled throughout their Saturday night headlining appearance at the festival, performing an enthralling 90-minute set of psychedelic pop from across their catalog. Singer-guitarist Kevin Parker noted at one point: "Guess what? This is our fourth Coachella...we came to play for all you guys." The group then performed a dreamy take on the classic "It Is Not Meant To Be." Other cuts delivered included classics "Let It Happen" and "Elephant" as well as newer selections "Patience" and "Borderline."

Billie Eilish not only lived up to the hype that led up to her appearance on Saturday night, but in a virtual instant (with her opening cut "Bad Guy") proved she will undoubtedly be a top draw at any high-profile future music fests where she appears. Performing in the wake of the release of her full-length debut When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? the 17-year-old singer-songwriter jumped and sang and artfully shared haunting moodscapes with the maturity of a tunesmith twice her age. What's more, Eilish's genre-defying sound draws no comparisons to any other artist performing today. I can't wait to catch her set on April 20.

CHVRCHES performing with special guest Marshmello on April 14.
Photo: Getty Images for Coachella

This year marks the third time that Scottish trio CHVRCHES led by singer Lauren Mayberry has performed at Coachella. The group didn't waste its return to the fest on Sunday, kicking off its tour in support of the newly-released disc Love is Dead. That album's material was well-represented in the 45-minute set, including an intoxicating versions of "Get Out" that launched the outing. Other highlights included the pulsating "Leave a Trace" and tender "The Mother We Share." CHVRCHES was also joined by guest Marshmello for the catchy dance track "Here With Me."

CHVRCHES singer Lauren Mayberry led her Scottish band through
a fantastic set on April 14. Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella

Robert Kinsler

Billie Eilish releases album today. Reveals new single & video for 'bad guy'

One of the essential artists I plan to catch when I cover Coachella next month is Billie Eilish. I've been enjoying her new album and below are more details on this exciting young artist from Los Angeles...


Coachella-bound songstress Billie Eilish releases debut album 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?'
(DARKROOM/INTERSCOPE RECORDS)
 
New single and video for "Bad Guy" is out today

ALL IMMERSIVE BILLIE EILISH EXPERIENCE STARTS TODAY IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES – SPOTIFY LAUNCHES BILLIE EILISH EXPERIENCE PLAYLIST HERE

DEBUT ALBUM BREAKS APPLE MUSIC RECORD WITH MORE THAN 800,000 PRE-ADDS

SOLD OUT‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP 
WORLD TOUR STARTS MAY 29– 
COACHELLA DEBUT IN INDIO, CA NEXT MONTH

PERFORMED ON 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!' LAST NIGHT AND SET TO APPEAR ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW AS PERFORMER AND SPEAKING GUEST MONDAY, APRIL 1

WATCH
‘bad guy’

LISTEN 
‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’
Apple Music | iTunes | Spotify | Amazon | Google Play | Pandora | YouTube
 
 

“A voice of a generation that desires authenticity above all.” - TIME Magazine

"The debut album from the meteoric pop star lives in a world of its own: gothic, bass-heavy, at turns daring and quite beautiful.” - Pitchfork

"Noir pop with teeth." - Rolling Stone

“Thrilling Gen Z terror-pop.” - Guardian 
 

"A collective middle finger to the strictures of teen-pop sex appeal." - The New York Times

"She's the real deal." - Variety

"Billie Eilish’s time is now...She’s no longer a phenomenon coming up from behind — she is here, fully formed, ready to dominate.” - Stereogum

"'When We All Fall Asleep' is an album full of dressed-down avant-pop with DIY immediacy and intimacy that can still hold its own amid pop maximalists like Ariana Grande and Halsey." - Rolling Stone

"A Pop Star Is Born." - Billboard

Vinyl lovers can get Billie Eilish's new LP 'When We
All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" on yellow vinyl.

 
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Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has released her highly anticipated debut album, accompanied with a brand new music video for her latest single ‘bad guy,’ out today.

WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? Is out now on all platforms worldwide and features global smashes “bury a friend,” “you should see me in a crown,” “when the party’s over,” and “wish you were gay,” plus 10 previously unheard tracks including Billie’s latest single “bad guy,” which comes with an official video, directed by MTV VMA-winner (Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’) Dave Meyers.

Watch the official video for “bad guy” HERE.

Yesterday, Billie Eilish made her Jimmy Kimmel Live! debut and performed “bury a friend” in-front of a live audience. On Monday, April 1 she will be a talking guest performing live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (check your local listings).

This weekend, in partnership with Spotify, and curated entirely by the 17-year-old artist, The Billie Eilish Experience boasts a fully immersive, highly visceral “enhanced album experience.” The labyrinth of rooms hosted at The Stalls at Skylight Row in Downtown Los Angeles will converge art, technology and the unexpected, creating a cerebral storytelling experience that is authentically Billie Eilish. Listen to the Billie Eilish Experience Playlist on Spotify HERE.

In other news, Billie Eilish shattered Apple Music’s record, amassing more than 800,000 Pre-Adds on the album. Listen to the album on Apple Music HERE.

WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? comprises of fourteen tracks that materialize as ghostly genre-less pop projections of life’s firsts for the multi-platinum songstress as she ruminates on her first brushes with loss and love amidst the monsters under her bed and the triumphs at her feet.

“Nobody knows what the fuck dreams are, dude,” she exclaims. “You can’t give me a good enough answer as to what dreams are. Nobody can. Dreams are a big thing in my life though. They’ve always really occupied me. It’s all in the music.” One daydream manifested to set the stage for such provocation. Within three years since her 2015 debut, Billie quietly, yet unapologetically infiltrated the forefront of pop. Along the way, she and her chief collaborator, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and big brother Finneas O’Connell crafted what would become WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO? Keeping the creativity in-house, literally, they retreated back to Billie’s childhood home. Once again, they worked in Finneas’ bedroom—two feet from Billie’s room—where the songs not only came to life, but also all of the dreams. “There were a lot of opportunities and things I said, ‘No to,” she grins. “We had to do this album our way. I realized how lucky I am to have my brother in this. If I didn’t have him, I would have to figure out what the hell I was doing without someone else there with me!”

"I want people to listen,” she leaves off. “I want to be heard, and I want people to feel heard. Nothing on this album sounds the same, but it all adds up to a whole. Since I first started doing music, my life has changed a lot. One thing that hasn’t changed in my music is that I still just do me.”

WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? is out everywhere now.
Apple Music | iTunes | Spotify | Amazon | Google Play | Pandora | YouTube

PRE-ORDER  1. !!!!!!! 2. bad guy 3. xanny 4. you should see me in a crown 5. all the good girls go to hell 6. wish you were gay 7. when the party’s over 8. 8 9. my strange addiction 10. bury a friend 11. ilomilo 12. listen before i go 13. i love you 14. goodbye NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES 04/13 – Indio, CA – Coachella Festival – SOLD OUT 04/20 – Indio, CA – Coachella Festival – SOLD OUT 05/29 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – SOLD OUT 05/31 - Portland, OR - Moda Center – SOLD OUT 06/01 - Vancouver, BC - PNE Amphitheatre*– SOLD OUT 06/02 - Redmond, WA - Marymoor Amphitheater– SOLD OUT 06/04 - Magna, UT – The Great Salt Air – SOLD OUT 06/05 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre– SOLD OUT 06/07 - Kansas City, MO – Silverstein Eye Centers Arena – SOLD OUT 06/08 - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory – SOLD OUT 06/09 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom – SOLD OUT 06/11 - Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage – SOLD OUT 06/12 - Laval, QC - Place Bell – SOLD OUT 06/14 - Boston, MA – Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion – SOLD OUT 06/15 - Philadelphia, PA – Metropolitan Opera House – SOLD OUT 06/18 – Pier 17 – New York, NY – SOLD OUT 06/19 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall – SOLD OUT 06/20 - Washington, DC - The Anthem – SOLD OUT 06/21 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater – SOLD OUT 06/23 - Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park – SOLD OUT 07/09 – Shrine Expo Hall – Los Angeles, CA – SOLD OUT 07/10 – Shrine Expo Hall – Los Angeles, CA – SOLD OUT 07/11 - Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre – SOLD OUT 07/13 - San Diego, CA - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre – SOLD OUT *Finneas supporting.

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Kacey Musgraves kicks off Sold-Out North American Leg of Headlining 'Oh, What A World: Tour'

It looks like 2019 will be Kacey Musgraves' biggest year yet, with high-profile appearances ranging from an intimate performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles to Coachella and Bonnaroo. Read on...

KACEY MUSGRAVES KICKS OFF SOLD-OUT NORTH AMERICAN LEG OF HEADLINING OH, WHAT A WORLD: TOUR

BECOMES FIRST-EVER FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST

TO PLAY COACHELLA

SUMMER FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDE  

COACHELLA, GOVERNORS BALL, BONNAROO, AND TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

NOMINATED FOR FOUR GRAMMY AWARDS

INCLUDING ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Multiple Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves will hit the festival circuit this summer, becoming the first-ever female country artist to play Coachella on Friday, April 12th and 19th before going on to play Governors Ball Saturday, June 1st, Bonnaroo Saturday, June 15th, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival Sunday, June 23rd. These highly-coveted festival slots follow Kacey’s sold-out North American dates on her headlining Oh, What A World: Tour, which kicked off last night in Indianapolis, with stops in major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Atlanta (see below for full list of dates). Kacey toured extensively through 2018, touring with both Harry Styles and Little Big Town in addition to her own headlining dates. Kacey’s live shows have received rave reviews, with The Detroit Free Press proclaiming her set a “musical delight,” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution pronouncing “Musgraves is one of the keenest songwriters of her generation,” and NPR observing, "Kacey Musgraves is magnetic — there are no two ways about it. It's not just that she can sing like a bird and write like a bard. It's the calm charisma that a person who knows exactly who she is and wishes the same for others can't help but exude.” The massive critical acclaim that Kacey’s third studio album, Golden Hour, was met with upon release shows no signs of slowing down going into 2019, earning Kacey four GRAMMY nominations for Album of the Year and Best Country Album, Best Country Solo Performance for “Butterflies,” and Best Country Song for “Space Cowboy.” Kacey will celebrate the week leading up to the 61st GRAMMY Awards with “An Evening with Kacey Musgraves,” a special benefit for the GRAMMY Museum on Tuesday, February 5th and a performance at the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Dolly Parton on Friday, February 8th. These honors follow Kacey’s historic Album of the Year win at the 2018 CMA Awards, with Kacey becoming the first female to win the category in four years and only the sixth female in the show’s 52-year history to do so.Golden Hour has been crowned Apple Music’s global Album of the Year, and has been named one of the best albums of 2018 by everyone from NPR, Time, Rolling Stone,Billboard, Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Complex, Consequence of Sound, Stereogum, USA Today, People, and Vulture, among others, with Noiseydeclaring “this is the sound of Kacey Musgraves mastering her art.”  Kacey Musgraves Tour Dates

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2019 Coachella Lineup Announced

Here is tonight's big news...

Los Angeles, CA (January 2, 2018) – Coachella returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA for two weekends set for April 12th – 14th and April 19th – 21st. Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande will headline both weekends. (Full lineup as of January 2nd below).

Passes for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival go on sale Friday, January 4 at 11 AM PT at coachella.com, while supplies last. All taxes, shipping and fees are included in listed pass prices.

Coachella 2019 Advance Sale Details

It's never too early to begin thinking about 2019, especially when it comes to Coachella!

Photo: Robert Kinsler

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Los Angeles, CA – May 30, 2018

Coachella 2019 Advance Sale Information

For the 20-year anniversary, Coachella 2019 will be held over the following weekends,

Weekend 1: April 12^th – 14^th 2019

Weekend 2: April 19^th – 21^st 2019

Advance passes go on sale beginning this Friday, June 1^st at 11 AM PDT, while supplies last. This will be the only opportunity to take advantage of the Coachella Payment Plan. The price you see is what you pay — prices reflect all fees included. 3-Day GA, 3-Day VIP, Car/Tent Camping, Any Line Shuttle Passes, Hotel Packages and more will be available for purchase during the Advance Sale.

Visit www.coachella.com for additional info.