Coachella Spotlight

Coachella Spotlight: Diplo

Coachella Spotlight: Diplo

By on April 19th, 2008

I wanted take the opportunity to spotlight Diplo, because he is an act that has definite potential to blow up to superstar status. As an American DJ/Producer, Diplo is bringing exposure to the Baile Funk sound from Brazil.  This year will be his second appearance at Coachella, his first was in 2005. Diplo, born Wesley [...]

Coachella Spotlight: Cold War Kids

Coachella Spotlight: Cold War Kids

By on April 18th, 2008

Hear ye! Hear ye! Cold War Kids to rock Coachella! It was only four years ago that the group, made up of front man Nathan Willett, drummer Matt Aveiro, guitarist Jonnie Russell and bassist Matt Maust, had come together in Fullerton, CA. They began playing live shows and quickly followed with the recording of their [...]

Coachella Spotlight: Serj Tankian

Coachella Spotlight: Serj Tankian

By on April 16th, 2008

Come next week, I’ll be on my third trip back to the desert, having been to Coachella in ‘04 and ‘07. Last year, I thought that the lineup would never be topped, but shame on me for doubting Goldenvoice because this year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular. One of the acts that I am [...]