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Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs performs at Coachella on April 12

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Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival, Weekend One

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Dec 2, 2014 - 3:22 pm

Welcome to The Set List. Here you'll find the latest concert recaps for many of your favorite, or maybe not so favorite, artists. Our bloggers will do their best to provide you with every detail of the show, from which songs were on the set list to what the artist was wearing to which out-of-control fan made a scene. Hey, it'll be like you were there. And if you like what you read, we'll even let you know where you can catch the artist on tour. Feel free to drop us a comment and let us know your concert experience. Oh, and rock on.

By Nicole Pajer
Indio, Calif.

Up-and-coming dance/electronica artists, reunited legends and surprise onstage appearances comprised the major themes of weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held April 12–14 in Indio, Calif. While there is a lot to say about many artists, here are a few highlights from weekend one.

Jurassic 5 took the stage for their first performance since 2007, rallying their loyal fans and converting a few indie rockers in the process. The crowd went crazy as Akil, Zaakir, Mark 7even, DJ Nu-Mark, Chali 2na, and Cut Chemist performed songs such as "Back 4 U," "Jayou" and "What's Golden."

I was captivated by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The powerful vocals and intense stage energy of frontwoman Karen O, combined with her suggestive handling of the microphone, was rock and roll in every form.

Sixto Rodriguez, the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Searching For Sugar Man, was everything I expected and more. Whether or not you've seen the documentary wasn't relevant; once inside the Gobi Tent for his Sunday evening performance, it was hard not to become a fan. Even for those who aren't fans of folk rock, there's something soothing about Rodriguez that pulls you in. The highlight of his set was when he thanked the audience for being patient while he switched guitars between songs, deeming himself a "solid 70" years old.

Red Hot Chili Peppers transported everyone back to their childhood days of jumping around in mosh pits. The band played hit after hit, commanding a crowd of thousands to sing along to tunes such as "Dani California" and "Other Side." The band also performed a few tracks from their latest release, 2011's I'm With You. This was all done during a massive sandstorm, which sent gallons of sand into the eyes of both the audience and the band onstage.

Trent Reznor debuted his latest project, How To Destroy Angels, on April 10 at the Fox Theater in Pomona, Calif., and Coachella attendees were lucky enough to be present for the band's next tour stop. Their eerie and intense music filled the Mojave Tent with synths and the vocals of Reznor and his wife, Mariqueen Maandig Reznor, while an impressive light show took place across several layers of screens that were draped in front of the band. The crowd stood respectfully in awe, taking in the wonder of the show until a Reznor super fan in the front row broke the mood by screaming, "Oh my God! I'm 15 feet away from Trent Reznor!"

Australian psychedelic rock outfit Tame Impala likely topped the "must-see" list of nearly every Coachella attendee. Although the band shared time slots with DJ Paul Oakenfold and Rodriguez, that didn't stop a massive crowd from engulfing the Outdoor Theater Stage for Tame Impala's 45-minute set.

If IO Echo weren't on your radar, they are now. The trio, who recently completed a run of tour dates in support of Garbage, mesmerized their audience, drawing an astonishing number of attendees for their early Friday afternoon set.

Last but not least, I loved the collaborations that took place this weekend. The xx brought Solange onstage to deliver a cover of the late Aaliyah's "Hot Like Fire"; John Legend joined Benny Benassi to debut their latest collaboration, "Dance The Pain Away"; British singer/songwriter Jessie Ware joined electronica band Disclosure for a performance; and R. Kelly climbed onstage during Phoenix's set to perform a mashup of his "Ignition" and their "1901," the latter of which marked one of the more surprising pairings of the weekend.

Additional acts that stood out were 2 Chainz; the Stone Roses, who took the stage for their first U.S. performance since 2011; and Blur, whose simple yet impactful set included a performance of the melodic "Out Of Time" and the infectious 1997 rock hit "Song 2." Janelle Monáe dove into the audience for an epic crowd surfing moment, and Pretty Lights debuted his biggest stage show to date.

Fans heading to the desert for weekend two of Coachella beginning April 19 are certainly in for a treat.

(Nicole Pajer is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles. She has written for a variety of publications, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Men's Journal, Hemispheres, The Red Bulletin, Emmy.com, the Honda Civic tour, Coachella CAMP, and more. Follow her on Twitter @NicolePajer.)

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Following a recent postponement, the celebrated Spanish festival has announced the first 100 artists for its 20th anniversary next June
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May 27, 2020 - 1:24 pm

After its 2020 edition was postponed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Primavera Sound Barcelona has today (May 27) announced the first 100 artists confirmed for its 2021 installment. The initial lineup features "a majority of artists who reconfirm their presence at the festival," according to a blog post shared on the event's official website announcing the 2021 artist roster, including Bad Bunny, Tyler, The Creator, The Strokes, Pavement, Bikini Kill and several other previously announced artists. Newly added artists include Charli XCX, Tame Impala, Gorillaz, FKA twigs, Jamie xx and Jorja Smith, among many others.

The five-day festival, now taking place June 2-6, 2021, in Barcelona, Spain, was originally scheduled to celebrate its 20-year anniversary next month (June 3-7). In late March, the festival was postponed to August due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this month (May 11), Primavera Sound Barcelona 2020 was ultimately postponed to next year, with the festival citing force majeure. The festival will now celebrate its 20th anniversary during the newly rescheduled dates in June 2021. 

More artists, including acts confirmed for the original 2020 lineup and new additions, will be announced over the next few months, according to the Primavera Sound Barcelona website. 

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In the blog post, festival organizers addressed the impact the coronavirus pandemic has made on Primavera Sound Barcelona and the "hard times" it has caused for everyone involved.

"The entire Primavera Sound Barcelona team would like to acknowledge that we really appreciate all the messages of support, for the understanding and encouragement that we have received over the past few weeks," the post reads. "These are hard times for everyone and to feel that so many people are looking forward to collective events like our festival pushes us to work with more passion than ever …

"Whoever said that the second chances are never good did not imagine that we would experience something like what is happening this 2020. With the whole world on pause due to the evolution of the global pandemic and with the live music sector holding its breath facing a summer without festivals, we can only look forward: towards 2021, specifically, the year in which we are going to recover everything that will be pending from 2020."

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The 2021 installment of Primavera Sound Barcelona will debut Brunch -On The Beach, a brand-new closing party on the beach. The inaugural event, which was originally announced for the 2020 iteration of the festival this past February, will now take place Sunday, June 6, 2021, and will feature DJ sets from Disclosure, Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens and Black Coffee. 

Tickets for Primavera Sound Barcelona 2021 will go on sale June 3 at 6 a.m. EST/noon CEST. All tickets purchased for the 2020 festival are valid for the 2021 edition. That same day, the festival will begin to offer exchanges and refunds for those who purchased tickets for the 2020 festival. 

To view the full lineup and to purchase tickets for Primavera Sound Barcelona 2021, visit the festival's official website. 

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Mar 15, 2019 - 12:05 pm

England's Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts revealed their initial lineup for 2019's June 26–30 event, held at Worthy Farm outside Pilton, Somerset. In addition to five-time GRAMMY winner Janet Jackson and previous nominees the Killers, 2019 Glastonbury is filled with a curated combination of the famous and emerging. Other GRAMMY winners on the lineup include the Chemical Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Diplo, Lauryn Hill, Mavis Staples, and Vampire Weekend.

In addition to the Killers, previously nominated artists performing this summer include Bastille, Neneh Cherry, the Cure, Miley Cyrus, Fatoumata Diawara, Liam Gallagher, Jon Hopkins, Hot Chip, Hozier, Janelle Monáe, Jorja Smith, Tame Impala, and Wu-Tang Clan.

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One of the joys of a curated festival like Glastonbury is experiencing new acts, from the established to those just on the radar. Two accomplished artists who stand out are the band Interpol and British rapper Stefflon Don. Others include Anne-Marie, Billie Eilish, Michael Kiwanuka, Lizzo, Pale Waves, Cat Power, Latin GRAMMY winner Rosalía, Sharon Van Etten, Kurt Vile & The Violators, and Kamasi Washington.

Although Glastonbury 2019 has already sold out, the festival encourages those wanting to attend to register at their website for an April ticket resale.

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Poll: Who Are You Most Excited To See Perform At The 2019 GRAMMYs?

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Every year, the GRAMMY Awards invites your favorite artists to the stage for breathtaking performances—who are you most excited to see take center stage this year?
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Jan 30, 2019 - 5:53 pm

The 61st GRAMMY Awards is swiftly approaching on Feb. 10, and as the excitement builds we want to know: Who are you most excited to see perform at the 2019 GRAMMYs?

The artists set to take the stage this year are sure to put on a good show. Performers include current GRAMMY nominees Brandi Carlile, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, Post Malone and Shawn Mendes plus past nominee Miley Cyrus and GRAMMY winners Red Hot Chili Peppers, who will be joining Post Malone onstage for what is sure to be a unique and unforgettable GRAMMY moment.

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Americana singer/songwriter Carlile is a first-time GRAMMY nominee and up for a total of six awards this year, including Song Of The Year for "The Joke" and Album Of The Year for By The Way, I Forgive You. She will be making her GRAMMY stage debut.

Camila Cabello is also a first-time GRAMMY nominee and performer, and is up for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Havana (Live)" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Camila, her debut album. She made her GRAMMY stage debut at the 60th GRAMMY Awards last year, speaking up in support of immigrants and the DREAM Act.

Cardi returns to the GRAMMYs with five nominations this year, including Record Of The Year for "I Like It," featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album for Invasion Of Privacy. Last year she brought her energy to the GRAMMY stage when she and GRAMMY winner Bruno Mars performed their collab "Finesse."

H.E.R. is another first time-nominee also making her GRAMMY stage debut. She is up for five awards, including Best New Artist and Album Of The Year and Best R&B Album for H.E.R.

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Monáe returns to the GRAMMYs with two more nominations this year, for Album Of The Year for Dirty Computer and Best Music Video for "PYNK" featuring Grimes. Last year she took to the GRAMMY stage to speak up for gender equality and the "Time's Up" movement.

Past nominee Cyrus will be returning to the GRAMMY stage again this year. Can she top last year's touching "Tiny Dancer" duet with GRAMMY-winning legend Elton John?

Meanwhile, first-time nominee and chart-topping rapper Post Malone is set to perform with GRAMMY-winning rock icons Red Hot Chili Peppers. Post Malone is up for four awards, including Album Of The Year for Beerbongs & Bentleys and Record Of The Year for "Rockstar" featuring 21 Savage. 

Canadian pop singer/songwriter Mendes is making his GRAMMY stage debut and also received his first GRAMMY nominations this year for Song Of The Year ("In My Blood") and Best Pop Vocal Album (Shawn Mendes).

Vote for who you can't wait to watch above, and don't forget to watch the 61st GRAMMY Awards, airing live on Sunday, Feb. 10 on CBS.

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Jan 3, 2019 - 10:26 am

Anticipation for the Coachella lineup seems to grow each year. Today, the wait is over, as the festival has revealed its long list of performers for the two weekend event April 12–14 and 19–21. The headliners alone are cause for celebration, with Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande earning top-line billing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights respectively.

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With over 160 artists, the lineup—arranged in Coachella's now-iconic colorful desert sky show poster—is heavy on buzz artists, inlcuding 2018 breakout superstars Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Ella Mai, and Best New Artist GRAMMY nominee H.E.R. The bill also features a host of once-in-a-generation artists hitting full stride such as Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, and Solange.

But the list is as deep as it is lofty, with something for everyone scattered across the lineup's lower lines. For instance, experimental funk/pop outfit U.S. Girls, indie/electro R&B artist Blood Orange and dance duo Sofi Tukker all promise to ensure the dessert is as varied as it is hot.

Back to the headliners: Childish Gambino, Friday's main event, is nominated five times over for the upcoming 61st GRAMMY Awards. Known for their entrancing live shows, Tame Impala returns to the Coachella stage for the first time since 2015 and the first time ever as a headliner. On Sunday, Grande will close the weekend with the next blast of her meteoric rise over the past year. Grande also marks the third consecutive solo female artist headline at Coachella following in the footsteps of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.

The best part? You don't have to make the trek to Indio, Calif., to catch your favorite artist's set. Thanks to an expanded partnership with YouTube, Coachella will be live-streamed both weekends. This mark's YouTube's ninth year as the festival's exclusive live-streaming partner.

Tickets for Coachella go on sale Friday, Jan. 4 on the festival website, and YouTube subscribers will receive an access codes via email on Jan. 4 providing the opportunity to purchase tickets via a dedicated YouTube Music member cart. The countdown to Coachella 2019 has officially begun!

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