For your own personal reference, here is the official Coachella Youtube page. Please note that not all of the streaming schedule has been finalized and that Sunday's closing headliner is always the last name to be confirmed.
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| The art installations are always a uniquely defining part of Coachella weekend as well. |
Acts that will not be livestreamed but deserve some attention
Knox Fortune - One of the more underrated breakout acts of 2017, his indie trippiness is perfect for the desert daytime.
Benjamin Clementine - His 2015 album, At Least For Now, won that year's Mercury Prize.
Cash Cash - EDM acts are usually good for one or two surprise appearances and I would not be shocked to see Bebe Rexha.
Tank and the Bangas - Spoken word, soul music, rap. They're a little bit of everything and 100% entertainment.
The Regrettes - I was hoping to dig deeper into their catalogue with this weekend but, now that will have to wait. I do like "Come Through" quite a bit.
The Buttertones - Another band perfect for the desert atmosphere.
Livestreamed Acts that I will tune in for
Moses Sumney - If his live vocals are half of what his studio voice sounds like, this will be one hell of a refreshing opening to Coachella 2018.
Skip Marley - The token Friday afternoon reggae act comes directly from the family tree of one of the genre's founders.
Kelela - Everybody else has hopped on her bandwagon so, I'm hoping the live performance finally wins me over.
SuperDuperKyle - Time to see if the "iSpy" singer is more than a catchy one-hit wonder.
Greta Van Fleet - They're trying to bring back the "rock band" (as if that's a thing that's disappeared) and one of the key factors in being an interesting rock band is a distinguishable live show.
Leon - She sounded very good on MTV's Wonderland in 2016. I'm ready to hear more from this under-the-radar Swedish pop singer.
The Neighbourhood - They have surprisingly proven to be better than one-hit wonders but, I'll still make sure to tune in whenever "Sweater Weather" is played.
Kali Uchis - Her debut album is a very good eclectic mix featuring Winehouse-ian vibes and Tyler, The Creator.
Bleachers - Jack Antonoff is a musical genius.
Daniel Caesar - Freudian is a great debut album and his soothing music should be a perfect transition from the afternoon to the beautiful sunset over Coachella Valley.
Vince Staples - His latest ventures into house music have me excited for the raucous crowd he could create.
The War On Drugs - The critically acclaimed rock band is a perfect break for those exhausted from the fun of all the EDM and hip hop shows.
St. Vincent - The streaming time conflicts between her and Perfume Genius, my saddest time conflict of all this weekend.
Perfume Genius - Won't be able to catch much but, "Slip Away" is still a must-see.
Sza - Her stage design should be beautiful with the nighttime darkness. The ideal opener for The Weeknd's concluding show.
Jamiroquai - Will be a really fun dance party in case The Weeknd causes viewers to doze off.
The Weeknd - A new EP, "The Hills", "Starboy", "Can't Feel My Face" and "Pray For Me".
Saturday
Acts that will not be livestreamed but deserve some attention
Sir Sly - A fun pop-rock band reminiscent of BØRNS.
Big Thief - Critically acclaimed indie band that can tug at the heartstrings.
Sigrid - A teen pop singer with superstar potential.
Yaeji - Face-melting fun will occur at this DJ's set. "Raingurl" is a certified bop.
Livestreamed Acts that I will tune in for
Marian Hill - I'm down for a second album from this electronic duo.
Declan McKenna - A personal favorite of mine, this alternative pop-ish musician is still in his teens and his debut album was overlooked as one of the best of 2017.
Chloe x Halle - Another super young act that has already received a Beyonce' co-sign.
Nile Rodgers & Chic - The younger crowd will appreciate this one while the older crowd will reach peak funkiness.
Django Django - One of the more unique vocal performances of the weekend will come from lead singer David Maclean.
Flatbush Zombies - One of the better hip-hop groups around currently.
First Aid Kit - Their folk vocal harmonies always translate live.
Angel Olsen - Intrigued to see if she has any new material that matches 2016's My Woman.
BØRNS - He now has two certified solid pop records in his repertoire.
Brockhampton - One of the biggest acts with the most people and the most hype in 2018.
Snakehips - One of the better producers to come out in the past three years.
Chromeo - Fun as hell every single time plus, keyboards with legs!
MØ - Her partnership with Diplo has made for some of the best dance music of the decade.
Tyler, The Creator - Fun as hell every single time plus, he has a Grammy nominated album in his setlist now!
Louis The Child - They've expanded their sound since their last trip to the desert. They aren't just a run-of-the-mill EDM act anymore.
Haim - The all-female trio's second album was a bore but, they still put on a good show and it's not like their debut album won't be a part of this set.
Alvvays - I have somehow not seen them perform live yet and I'm ready for the "Plimsoll Punks" mosh pit.
Post Malone - Not a fan but, he is one of the biggest names in music right now and could have some surprise cameos.
David Byrne - Will he be doing any Talking Heads' songs? If so, this could be one of the highlights of the weekend. Also, St. Vincent might pop up.
Jungle - They are due for a second album and I hope their funky fun continues. Unlike Haim, they don't really need to do anything different from what they've already done.
Beyonce' - Lemonade, "Crazy In Love", potential Jay Z cameo (likely), "Single Ladies" and over a year's worth of hype have made this the most highly anticipated Coachella performance ever.
Acts that will not be livestreamed but deserve some attention
LP - Her unique powerhouse pop vocals should have turned her into a star by now.
Japenese Breakfast - An absolute travesty that one of the biggest names on the rise in indie music will not be livestreamed.
Hayley Kiyoko - Another potential pop star not being exposed to a bigger audience is dragging Sunday's quality down quite a bit.
Cardi B - Her debut album just came out last week and it's an absolute hit with critics so, check it out if you have not.
Princess Nokia - Her debut album gave some throwback vibes as she is clearly inspired by early nineties hip-hop.
King Krule - Not a fan of either of his albums but someday, this dude will live up to his potential with an incredible record to go along with his few excellent songs he already has.
Livestreamed Acts that I will tune in for
Noname - One of the more poetic lyricists we'll hear from all weekend will kick off the fun on day 3.
Lion Babe - An R&B duo on the rise.
Dej Loaf - I hope that she can recapture the attention that she held back in 2015.
Vance Joy - His new album is okay but, his debut is still something I have yet to hear live.
Amine' - Another up-and-coming rapper trying to prove his staying power with an upbeat set.
Jessie Ware - One of the more underappreciated R&B vocalists around.
Portugal. The Man - "Feel It Still" is the worst song on their latest album and that was a huge hit.
Jidenna - The "Classic Man" that was born in my hometown and is part of Janelle Monae's Wondaland team.
Miguel - Another awesome singer with two incredible albums in the last three years.
6lack - Grammy nominated rap album so, why not?
Migos - One of the most enjoyable trios in hip-hop, performing in their prime in the desert as the real headline act of Sunday whether Eminem is livestreamed or not.
Eminem - "Lose Yourself", potential D12 reunion, potential Ed Sheeran cameo, likely Skylar Grey assistance, a possible Beyonce' cameo and "Stan".
So, if it's raining, snowing, too cold or even just right, spend some time to yourselves and just enjoy the music and sights to see at the 2018 Coachella Music & Arts Festival.
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