Photos: Coachella 2012, Day 1
The first weekend of Coachella 2012 is officially over and artists and organizers are taking a collective breather before the party resumes this Friday. SF Station Photographer Alex Akamine was there to catch the action with shots from The Black Keys, Mazzy Star, Arctic Monkeys and more.
Stream Coachella Live All Weekend
Those watching at home may see even more acts than attendees at this year’s Coachella thanks to the YouTube stream starting tomorrow, Friday April 13 at 3:50PM Pacific.
5 Acts to Catch at Coachella
Today’s the big day when everyone heads to the desert to begin the festivities and prepares for the onslaught of live music we’re about to experience. This is my “Do Not Miss” list.
The Fine Print: A Guide to Coachella’s Undercard
The Coachella Festival poster is filled with recognizable bands like Justice, Snoop Dogg, Bon Iver and the Shins, but what about those itsy bitsy bands on the lineup that were good enough to be invited but maybe you’ve only heard of once or twice or never? Here’s our guide to the Coachella Fine print, bands that might not stand out but certainly should not be missed.
Coachella 2012 Playlist
Coachella fever is taking over for the next two weeks and to help you count down the days until the party starts we’ve got our official Coachella 2012 playlist.
The Big Pink Discusses New Sound, Coachella and SF Concerts
“I’m kind of bored of London to be honest. I want to make the move to America soon,” says Robbie Furze, of electro-rock duo The Big Pink, the project created alongside Milo Cordell.
Coachella 2012 Artists Performing in the Bay Area
Northern Californians skipping the trek to Coachella find themselves in unique situation as the music festival expands to two weekends this year—many of the top acts performing will make Bay Area appearances in the days surrounding the festival.
Q&A: Beats Antique
Oakland’s very own Beats Antique has forged a name for themselves as one of the most unique and diverse live acts in electronic music with a blend of traditional world sounds, electronic elements, and live dancing. The group will bring a special production to its hometown Fox Theater show on March 30, which will be filmed for a live DVD.
New Track: SBTRKT “Surely”
Take a listen to a new instrumental bonus track “Surely,” from U.K phenom SBTRKT’s 2011 debut album.
The Head and the Heart Prepares for World Domination
A few years ago The Head and the Heart co-founder Josiah Johnson was just another Seattle transplant with a guitar at an open mike night. Three years later, his group is one of the most talked about acts in independent music on the cusp of worldwide mainstream success.
Bon Iver announces Spring Tour
Bon Iver is back on the road this Spring. If you haven’t had the chance to see them live yet, I suggest you do. Their performances are just plain gorgeous.
Lightning in a Bottle Offers Discount Tickets for 24 Hours
Hot on the heels of the Coachella lineup announcement last Monday, the organizers behind Lightning in a Bottle, a three-day electronic music festival in Southern California, are offering discounted tickets until 7am tomorrow.
How to Secure Coachella Tickets
The Coachella lineup dropped on Monday and of course everyone wants to go, especially since this year’s festivities will be held two weekends in a row, giving double the chance of snagging a ticket. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy so check out our ticketing guide to guarantee securing a spot.
Radiohead Announces Bay Area Concert Before Coachella
Every year, the Bay Area sees an influx of awesome shows as bands make their way to or from Coachella. 2012 is no exception, with Radiohead making a stop at HP Pavilion three days before the band headlines the festival.
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