So the lineup for who is playing on what day for the Coachella Music Festival was released Monday. And I was soooo disappointed. No Incubus. No Young the Giant. Two bands I was really, really hoping would play. After all, both are local and both have new albums out!
But Incubus played Coachella in ’09 I think so maybe Coachella wanted a newer headliner… but that doesn’t explain Black Keys headlining Friday night! They played last year (and I was NOT impressed). I have no idea why Young The Giant wasn’t invited. And can only growl over it.
In any case, Awolnation will be there and I do know they are fun to watch play!! So THAT is good. And I just heard THIS song which I think is pretty damn wonderful.
Gotye – Somebody That I Used to Know
(Although the rest of their album is a little underwhelming. And I like the video version performed by Walks Off The Earth…. its just kinda really cool to watch!)
Walks Off the Earth version – Sombody I Used to Know
All the other bands listed, I really don’t know. lol. So THIS time, I’m going to try a new tactic for Coachella. I’m going to download the albums of the 98.7 & KROQ bands & really KNOW all the music before I see the artists perform. I usually discover a new band or two at Coachella.. like in 2010 Vampire Weekend which is freakin a dance blast to watch in concert… and a British gem, Frank Turner
And in 2011 I fell in love with Jack\’s Mannequin who is just amazing to watch in concert and the lead singer has battled leukemia which makes his lyrics soooo very interesting. And downloaded Cold War Kids album & Cage the Elephant although I regret not seeing Cage… but had to squirm thru Black Keys to get a good standing space for Mumford & Sons and THAT was sooo, soooo worth it!! OK… one more you gotta hear… Swim by Jacks Mannequin
This year I’m doing 2 things different. I’m going to try to KNOW the bands before I go see them to maximize my enjoyment… and I’ve rented two condo/hotel spaces for the event. One for my friends and one for my lovers. 🙂 Both sleep six…
So I’ll be having fun at Coachella no matter who is paying!