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Coachella's anarchic hippos are back, now as bumbling media barons

Dedo Vabo's hippo installation returns to Coachella, showcasing artistic anarchy and humor in a corporate-themed performance.

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Scantily-clad festivalgoers stuck in Coachella hell in desert heat

Coachella attendees faced long lines for Starbucks drinks in extreme heat, prioritizing refreshment over festival activities.

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I Watched 18 Hours of Coachella's Vertical Livestream and All I Got Was This Lousy FOMO

Coachella offers a unique experience enhanced by revamped vertical video livestreams, appealing to mobile users and capturing the festival's vibrant atmosphere.

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Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.

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Coachella remains a premier music festival, balancing high costs and influencer culture with a diverse lineup and no ticket price increase this year.

Digital life

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Why Quenlin Blackwell Went Phone-Free for Coachella

Pinterest encourages festival-goers to disconnect from phones and engage in real-life experiences at Coachella.

Mission District

Coachella's anarchic hippos are back, now as bumbling media barons

Dedo Vabo's hippo installation returns to Coachella, showcasing artistic anarchy and humor in a corporate-themed performance.

Coffee

fromCalifornia Post

Scantily-clad festivalgoers stuck in Coachella hell in desert heat

Coachella attendees faced long lines for Starbucks drinks in extreme heat, prioritizing refreshment over festival activities.

2026 School of Rock: Free Summer Concert (Palo Alto)

Free summer concert featuring Bay Area rock bands at the Museum of American Heritage.

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Chris Brown and Usher Announce 2026 Stadium Tour: How to Get Tickets

Chris Brown and Usher will co-headline 'The Raymond & Brown Tour' across North America in 2026, featuring 33 dates from June to December.

Tour news: Primal Scream Xtrmntr, Patty Griffin, Rough Trade 50 @ The Barbican, The Silos, more

Patty Griffin is touring this summer in support of her album Crown of Roses, alongside Kathleen Edwards and Jason Isbell.

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.

fromThe Verge

Justin Bieber's YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music

Justin Bieber performed snippets of his older songs from YouTube during his Coachella set, contrary to speculation about his catalog sale affecting performance rights.

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Justin Bieber was reportedly paid $10 million to do the bare minimum at Coachella. Somehow, it worked.

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance was low-energy and low-effort despite being one of the highest-paid headliners.

fromMashable

Justin Bieber's Coachella set was deeply online in the best way

Justin Bieber's Coachella set featured him singing along to his old YouTube clips, creating a nostalgic and intimate experience for the audience.

At Coachella, Justin Bieber didn't do much except scroll YouTube

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance focused on new material rather than nostalgic hits, showcasing a lo-fi, underproduced style.

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Justin Bieber Speedruns Through His Early Hits

fromSlate Magazine

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.

fromThe Verge

Justin Bieber's YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music

Justin Bieber performed snippets of his older songs from YouTube during his Coachella set, contrary to speculation about his catalog sale affecting performance rights.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Justin Bieber was reportedly paid $10 million to do the bare minimum at Coachella. Somehow, it worked.

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance was low-energy and low-effort despite being one of the highest-paid headliners.

fromMashable

Justin Bieber's Coachella set was deeply online in the best way

Justin Bieber's Coachella set featured him singing along to his old YouTube clips, creating a nostalgic and intimate experience for the audience.

At Coachella, Justin Bieber didn't do much except scroll YouTube

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance focused on new material rather than nostalgic hits, showcasing a lo-fi, underproduced style.

Music production

Justin Bieber Speedruns Through His Early Hits

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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

See the setlist for Karol G's Coachella set (Updating live)

Coachella 2026: Karol G's historic headlining set was lusty, powerful and overdue

Karol G became the first Latina to headline Coachella, expressing pride and frustration over the delay in representation for Latino artists.

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

See the setlist for Karol G's Coachella set (Updating live)

Coachella 2026: Karol G's historic headlining set was lusty, powerful and overdue

Karol G became the first Latina to headline Coachella, expressing pride and frustration over the delay in representation for Latino artists.

Clipse Have Travis Barker Drum for Coachella Set

Clipse performed at Coachella, featuring songs from their latest album and collaborating with Travis Barker.

Nine Inch Noize's Coachella set may go down as one of the festival's best ever

Nine Inch Noize, a collaboration between Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, delivers a groundbreaking performance at Coachella 2026, blending alt rock and deep house-techno.

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.

Berlin music

Nine Inch Noize's Coachella set may go down as one of the festival's best ever

Nine Inch Noize, a collaboration between Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, delivers a groundbreaking performance at Coachella 2026, blending alt rock and deep house-techno.

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.

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Berlin

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.

#sabrina-carpenter

SOMA, SF

Sabrina Carpenter brings out Will Ferrell to save her Coachella show

Sabrina Carpenter brings her hits (and Susan Sarandon?) to Coachella

Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella 2024, showcasing her rise to stardom with a new production and a mix of songs from her albums.

SOMA, SF

Sabrina Carpenter brings out Will Ferrell to save her Coachella show

Sabrina Carpenter brings her hits (and Susan Sarandon?) to Coachella

Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella 2024, showcasing her rise to stardom with a new production and a mix of songs from her albums.

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sombr Announces 2026 Arena Tour with Stacked Group of Opening Acts

sombr's 'You Are the Reason Tour' will feature 37 dates across North America from July to November 2026.

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How We Sold Out Our Live Event in Just 60 Days

The future of entrepreneurship lies in creating meaningful in-person experiences rather than relying solely on virtual events.

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Coheed and Cambria Announce Neverender Festival with Co-Headliner Circa Survive

The Neverender Festival will take place at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California, featuring a lineup that includes Circa Survive, Sunny Day Real Estate, and more. Coheed and Cambria will perform their albums The Afterman: Ascension and The Afterman: Descension in full during both the festival and the Neverender Rocks concert.

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Coachella 2026 featured memorable performances despite challenges like high ticket prices and set time conflicts.

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Niche, cryptic, trippy: Coachella's billboards are a preview of music branding in 2026

Billboards for Coachella 2026 showcase unique visuals and fonts, reflecting the evolving landscape of music branding and advertising.

Watch Dijon Bring Out Mk.gee at Coachella 2026

Dijon and Mk.gee performed together at Coachella 2026, marking Dijon's first billing at the festival.

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.

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.

Music

Geese Also Did Justin Bieber's Hits at Coachella

Coachella 2026: What You Didn't See on the Livestream

Coachella 2026 featured memorable performances despite challenges like high ticket prices and set time conflicts.

Marketing

fromFast Company

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Niche, cryptic, trippy: Coachella's billboards are a preview of music branding in 2026

Billboards for Coachella 2026 showcase unique visuals and fonts, reflecting the evolving landscape of music branding and advertising.

Watch Dijon Bring Out Mk.gee at Coachella 2026

Dijon and Mk.gee performed together at Coachella 2026, marking Dijon's first billing at the festival.

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.

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.

The Strokes Announce 2026 Headlining Tour

The Strokes will embark on a North American headlining tour this summer and fall, supporting their new album, Reality Awaits.

The Strokes Plot Tour of North America, Europe, and Japan

The Strokes will tour North America, Japan, and Europe, supporting their new album 'Reality Awaits' with various artists.

The Strokes Fulfill "Lifelong Dream of Opening for Justin Bieber" During Coachella Return

The Strokes performed a 15-song set at Coachella, featuring early hits and new tracks, while addressing social issues during their performance.

The Strokes Announce 2026 Headlining Tour

The Strokes will embark on a North American headlining tour this summer and fall, supporting their new album, Reality Awaits.

The Strokes Plot Tour of North America, Europe, and Japan

The Strokes will tour North America, Japan, and Europe, supporting their new album 'Reality Awaits' with various artists.

The Strokes Fulfill "Lifelong Dream of Opening for Justin Bieber" During Coachella Return

The Strokes performed a 15-song set at Coachella, featuring early hits and new tracks, while addressing social issues during their performance.

Music

Watch Geese cover Justin Bieber at Coachella

Music

Watch Geese Cover Justin Bieber's "Baby" at Coachella 2026

Geese covers 'Baby' by Justin Bieber at Coachella

Geese's performance at Coachella showcases their unique sound and potential as the next big rock band.

Music

Watch Geese cover Justin Bieber at Coachella

Music

Watch Geese Cover Justin Bieber's "Baby" at Coachella 2026

Geese covers 'Baby' by Justin Bieber at Coachella

Geese's performance at Coachella showcases their unique sound and potential as the next big rock band.

Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature | TechCrunch

Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to enhance concert discovery based on user listening habits.

Watch Oklou Bring Out Underscores at Coachella 2026

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

K-pop pioneer BigBang lives up to the hype at Coachella

BigBang's Coachella performance marked their return after a hiatus, showcasing their enduring influence in K-pop and the music industry.

Tour news: Big Kids, David Sedaris, Sincere Engineer, Pickathon, more

Several bands and artists have announced upcoming tours and shows across various locations.

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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.

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Watch Slayyyter Tear Up Her First Coachella Performance

Slayyyter debuted her album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA at Coachella 2026, performing in front of a large crowd and announcing a fall tour.

#the-xx

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, Manon Was at Coachella Just Not Onstage With Katseye

Manon Bannerman was spotted at Coachella but did not perform with Katseye due to her health hiatus.

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.

#new-music

Music production

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 4th - April 10th

New music releases this week include tracks from BossMan Dlow, Dari Bay, and Isaiah Rashad, showcasing diverse styles and themes.

Music production

10 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from My New Band Believe, upsammy, and Valentina Magaletti, showcasing diverse styles and innovative sounds.

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 4th - April 10th

New music releases this week include tracks from BossMan Dlow, Dari Bay, and Isaiah Rashad, showcasing diverse styles and themes.

10 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from My New Band Believe, upsammy, and Valentina Magaletti, showcasing diverse styles and innovative sounds.

Ticket Alert: Of Monsters and Men, Parcels, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week - Portland Mercury

Of Monsters and Men, Parcels, and Max McNown are among the artists with upcoming performances in Oregon this summer.

DEVO Rip Through Pointed Performance of "Freedom of Choice" at Coachella 2026

After getting the crowd to clap along to an ominous beat, a sardonic version of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' played over the loud speaker, setting the tone for their final song.

Music

Chris Brown and Usher are going on tour together: 'It's time'

The promotional video depicts Usher and Chris Brown speeding through a city on motorcycles, chased by fans, before arriving at a stadium to greet a packed crowd.

London music

I rode in the Goodyear blimp over Coachella

Heels are not allowed on the Goodyear blimp during rides.

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

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Lambrini Girls pull out of Coachella, postpone U.S. tour due to 'acute brain injury'

Phoebe Lunny of Lambrini Girls suffered serious injuries, leading to their withdrawal from Coachella and postponement of their U.S. tour.

At 73, David Byrne Outpaces Artists More Than Half His Age at Coachella

David Byrne delivered a powerful performance at Coachella 2026, blending new songs with Talking Heads classics while addressing social issues.

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The Format Announce 2026 North American Fall Tour

The Format will embark on a fall 2026 US tour with The Get Up Kids as special guests, starting September 19th in Minneapolis.