"Get out your flower crowns and crop tops: Coachella kicks off this weekend. Each year, the Indio, California, festival has added more headliners and performances to its lineup, and as a result, it’s become harder to pick and choose which shows to see during the three-day music bacchanal. Some of the buzziest shows are no-brainers (go ahead and add the LCD Soundsystem and Guns N’ Roses reunion shows to your list right now), but there are many other performances from both big bands and up-and-coming artists that are also worth your attention. Here, our curated breakdown of the best acts to see at this year’s Coachella."
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LCD SoundsystemDon’t call it a reunion tour: Five years after their big farewell, LCD Soundsystem is “100 percent back.” While the band has already played two small gigs at New York’s Webster Hall last month, expectations are high for their headlining performance at Coachella this weekend. The reunited group is reportedly in the midst of working on a new album. Will the Indio concertgoers be the first to hear it?
Performing on Friday, April 15 and 22The KillsJumping on the reunion bandwagon, the indie band is back after its own five-year hiatus. The Kills have parted with their classic garage-rock sound for their newest album, Ash & Ice, which mixes in soul, blues, and even dancehall music. Their new sound is perfect for those Indio crowds who want to keep the party going all night long.
Performing on Friday, April 15 and 22Christine and the QueensThe French pop crossover artist makes her Coachella debut. The gender-bending singer’s quirky dance moves, thoughtful lyrics, and unique melodies have made her a fast favorite among Lorde, Madonna, and Grimes. No better time than a live performance to see what all the hype’s about.
Performing on Friday, April 15 and 22Joey Bada$$Pro Era founder and Malia Obama fave Joey Bada$$ has taken the fashion world by storm with Calvin Klein’s celeb-heavy ad campaign and sitting front row at the Fall 2016 men’s shows. But style isn’t the only thing this 21-year-old rapper easily excels at: He also has a mesmerizing stage presence.
Performing on Friday, April 15 and 22SZANot sure that SZA is going to make it big? Just take Rihanna’s word for it. RiRi and the 25-year-old rapper recently performed their catchy single “Consideration” at the Brit Awards, and hey, if a girl can hold her own onstage next to Bad Gal RiRi, then she can certainly deliver a solid performance at Coachella.
Performing on Saturday, April 16 and 23Full list at the source
ONTD, who are you most excited to see perform this weekend?Source
