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Commentary: Why I'm Saying No to Coachella

By Douglas Markowitz
Apr 16, 2019

Festival costs too much, funds homophobia, and then there's the "Radius Clause."
Coachella 2019 Day 3 Review: A Grande Conclusion With Ariana

By Gerrit Feenstra
Apr 15, 2019

There's just one rule at this music festival: "Do not shit in the shower."
The 10 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

By Phoenix New Times Music Writers
Apr 15, 2019

Coachella acts are headed our way.
Coachella 2019 Day 2 Review: Finding Gems Outside the Bright Lights

By Gerrit Feenstra
Apr 14, 2019

It’s an experience hard to imitate elsewhere.
Review: Coachella 2019 Day 1 Even Exceeds Anticipation of Coachella

By Gerrit Feenstra
Apr 13, 2019

One performer stood out even above Childish Gambino.
The 30 Best Concerts in Phoenix in April 2019

By Phoenix New Times Music Writers
Apr 1, 2019

April ain't messing around when it comes to big shows.
Why Lady Gaga's Weekend Two Coachella Set Was a Huge Letdown

By Eve Barlow
Apr 25, 2017

Who gagged Gaga? The usually outrageous, outspoken pop star seemed tame and tentative in a trying-too-hard-to-please Coachella headlining set.
Finding Love at Coachella: Couples Explain What Make the Festival So Romantic

By Cory Lomberg
Apr 24, 2017

Heat, dust, crowds, sweaty flower crowns: How can anyone possibly find Coachella romantic?
How to Spend as Much Money on Coachella as Humanly Possible

By Chris Kissel
Apr 23, 2017

From luxury yurts to private jets to ridiculous festival couture.
Radiohead Bounce Back With Masterful Coachella Weekend Two Set

By Eve Barlow
Apr 23, 2017

“This time maybe you can hear us!” joked Thom Yorke.
What's the Story Behind All Those Different Coachella Wristbands?

By Andy Hermann
Apr 20, 2017

Which ones are really boss, and which ones just look kinda cool but don't actually get you much?
Here's a Doctor’s Advice on How to Avoid Getting Sick at Coachella

By Katie Bain
Apr 19, 2017

A good dust mask, proper hydration and more tips for not coming home from Indio with a raging sinus infection.
The Best and Worst of Coachella 2017

By Andy Hermann, Katie Bain and Artemis Thomas-Hansard
Apr 17, 2017

Kendrick Lamar, Justice, Hans Zimmer and this year's art installations were highlights. But not everything was an Instagram-worthy moment.
Shit People Said at Coachella 2017

By Artemis Thomas-Hansard
Apr 17, 2017

"My spray tan is making my pit stains orange" and other gems.
Every Act Playing Coachella 2017, Ranked

By Andy Hermann
Apr 14, 2017

We ranked all 161 acts on this year's lineup, because we're crazy.
What’s It Going to Take to Bring More Latino Artists to Coachella?

By Ivan Fernandez
Apr 27, 2016

For Mexican artist Carla Morrison, a decade’s worth of blood, sweat, tears (especially tears) and hard work as an independent artist brought her to Coachella, where she played an early Friday afternoon set both weekends at the Outdoor Theatre. It was a literal dream come true for the Latin Grammy...
When Did Rap Start Ruling Coachella?

By Rebecca Haithcoat
Apr 27, 2016

In 2012, A$AP Rocky closed out Saturday night of Coachella in the Gobi tent. Considering he had only released his first mixtape, Deep Purple, the summer before, it was a plum set time for the Harlem rapper. Being a rap and Rocky lover, I was excited to see him perform...
Coachella Finally Booked More Women This Year, and the Festival Was Better for It

By Andy Hermann
Apr 27, 2016

Among the many artists making their Coachella debuts this year, Mavis Staples undoubtedly has the most storied résumé. As a solo artist and former member of The Staples Singers, the 76-year-old's powerful voice has graced over five decades of soul classics, including "I'll Take You There," "Let's Do It Again" and...
Coachella Weekend Two Was Just a Giant Prince Party

By Artemis Thomas-Hansard
Apr 26, 2016

Of all the iconic artists to leave us so far this year, the loss of Prince was perhaps the most shocking, and certainly the more honored at this year's second round of Coachella. For as little time as people had to process the news of his passing — Prince died the...
The Slow Death of Coachella's Local Vendor Economy

By Ivan Fernandez
Apr 25, 2016

The sight of bacon-wrapped hot dogs sizzling atop metal trays, their fatty aroma intermingling with desert dust and the odor of dead grass, has been a familiar part of the Coachella Valley Music Festival for many years. But not this year. Where they once could be found along any entry...

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