So what is Coachella? It's a 3 day music festival held in the Californian desert. There are numerous stages set up on a polo field and bands from all over and a couple DJ's go and play sets. I've talked to people who have gone and they say it is definitely an experience. There's a good mix of music and of course people to watch. It's been compared to the modern version of Woodstock. From what I could tell, the drugs were def there too. (We're looking at you Karen O)
This year the livestream line up was pretty solid. Metric, Tegan and Sara, Passion Pit, Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club....and so many others. I'm pretty sure my computer almost had a meltdown from overuse. I had the shows I was not going to miss picked out, but I also decided to check out some new bands just to see what they were like. It was worth it (to my music loving soul, not my bank account.) I discovered a few new bands (Purity Ring, The Postal Service) and many new songs.
The best part of music is the ability to share it. Here's my Coachella playlist.
Metric "Gimme Sympathy": This was the first set I watched and they KILLED it! Emily Haines, the lead singer, is a little firecracker. I have never seen them play before, but I look forward to getting the chance. I've heard a couple of their songs, but this is by far my favorite.
Passion Pit "It's Not My Fault I'm Happy." This band has always just kind of been there. I've listened to some of their songs, but haven't really been a huge fan. Their set was after Metric, so I decided to watch. There's something about the truth of this song that really speaks to me for some reason.
Purity Ring "Fineshrine". Until Friday night, I had never listened to Purity Ring. Their name had been tossed around a little in some of the Indie Music things I follow, but I hadn't heard their music. I originally planned on watching the "Yeah Yeah Yeahs" who played at the same time. One song in and I was done with Karen O, but still wanted to watch livestream, so I flipped to Purity Ring. I AM SO GLAD I DID!. The group is just two people, but they are amazing. Megan, the lead singer, seemed so excited to be there and honestly grateful to be playing, which is always nice to see. This is my favorite song from them right now.
Tegan and Sara "I'm Not Your Hero." They opened their set with this song, which made me happy because it's my favorite. I wouldn't say they are the best live, but they make up in enthusiasm what they lack in live vocal skill.
The Postal Service "Such Great Heights." Every now and then The Postal Service will show up on my Pandora station, but I never really thought much of them. I decided to watch their show Saturday night. They are one of the few bands that actually sound just as good live as they do on their album. Ben Gibbard showed off his musical talents by playing guitar, keyboard, and drums during the performance. The girls in the band also had really cute shoes.
Phoenix "Rome." I first heard this French band during my freshman year. My roommate and I loved "Listomania" and every time I hear it, I think of spring and finals week (but the good aspects of it.) The coolest thing about the Phoenix set (no not the R. Kelly "Ignition" remix. That was just weird) was that lead singer got up close and personal with the fans. He was on and off that stage and crowd surfing like his life depended on it and the crowd loved it.
Two Door Cinema Club "What You Know." There were a lot of great bands and performances at Coachella, but by far the best was Two Door Cinema Club. These little Irish boys know how to perform. Their set was at midnight my time, but they jumped and danced across the stage, amping up the energy level. They were nerdy cute too, which didn't hurt.
One day I'm going to make it to the festival. Until then though, I'll rely on technology to get me there.
Metric "Gimme Sympathy": This was the first set I watched and they KILLED it! Emily Haines, the lead singer, is a little firecracker. I have never seen them play before, but I look forward to getting the chance. I've heard a couple of their songs, but this is by far my favorite.
Passion Pit "It's Not My Fault I'm Happy." This band has always just kind of been there. I've listened to some of their songs, but haven't really been a huge fan. Their set was after Metric, so I decided to watch. There's something about the truth of this song that really speaks to me for some reason.
Purity Ring "Fineshrine". Until Friday night, I had never listened to Purity Ring. Their name had been tossed around a little in some of the Indie Music things I follow, but I hadn't heard their music. I originally planned on watching the "Yeah Yeah Yeahs" who played at the same time. One song in and I was done with Karen O, but still wanted to watch livestream, so I flipped to Purity Ring. I AM SO GLAD I DID!. The group is just two people, but they are amazing. Megan, the lead singer, seemed so excited to be there and honestly grateful to be playing, which is always nice to see. This is my favorite song from them right now.
Tegan and Sara "I'm Not Your Hero." They opened their set with this song, which made me happy because it's my favorite. I wouldn't say they are the best live, but they make up in enthusiasm what they lack in live vocal skill.
The Postal Service "Such Great Heights." Every now and then The Postal Service will show up on my Pandora station, but I never really thought much of them. I decided to watch their show Saturday night. They are one of the few bands that actually sound just as good live as they do on their album. Ben Gibbard showed off his musical talents by playing guitar, keyboard, and drums during the performance. The girls in the band also had really cute shoes.
Phoenix "Rome." I first heard this French band during my freshman year. My roommate and I loved "Listomania" and every time I hear it, I think of spring and finals week (but the good aspects of it.) The coolest thing about the Phoenix set (no not the R. Kelly "Ignition" remix. That was just weird) was that lead singer got up close and personal with the fans. He was on and off that stage and crowd surfing like his life depended on it and the crowd loved it.
Two Door Cinema Club "What You Know." There were a lot of great bands and performances at Coachella, but by far the best was Two Door Cinema Club. These little Irish boys know how to perform. Their set was at midnight my time, but they jumped and danced across the stage, amping up the energy level. They were nerdy cute too, which didn't hurt.
One day I'm going to make it to the festival. Until then though, I'll rely on technology to get me there.
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