With Coachella 2025 Weekend One quick approaching, festival-goers should make some powerful calls in figuring out who to suit into their schedules. Whereas headliners Girl Gaga, Inexperienced Day, Travis Scott, and Submit Malone are apparent must-sees, the trickier a part of Coachella, or any main competition for that matter, is determining the very best route primarily based on what you are searching for. Luckily, Coachella 2015 has lots to supply it doesn’t matter what you are into and is, as at all times, an incredible technique to see your favourite artists dwell and uncover new ones.

It has been fairly some time since my first Coachella expertise on Weekend Two in 2014. I used to be capable of see a few of its most historic moments, corresponding to MGMT popping out to carry out “Pursuit of Happiness” throughout Child Cudi’s set and Arcade Hearth marching into the group to shut out the competition after a life-changing Disclosure set on the Outside Theatre. Not all of my navigation choices labored out on reflection (forgoing Muse to see Skrillex for a second time nonetheless haunts me to today). Luckily, 2025 delivers a brand new 12 months, a brand new Coachella, and a brand new slate of unbelievable artists.

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Julie

Friday – Sonora at 5:00

If ’90s grunge and 2010s shoegaze had a child, her title could be Julie. Contemporary off their 2024 debut album my anti-aircraft pal, Julie packs a dreary but upbeat punk-metal punch with indie/various lyrics on the extent of Wallows or Dayglow. This distinctive conflict of rock subgenres makes them one of many bands to take a look at at Coachella 2025 (however convey earplugs, it will likely be loud).

19

Three 6 Mafia

Friday – Sahara at 5:15

Former iPod nano house owners know all about Three 6 Mafia, a legendary Memphis-based hip-hop group made up of DJ Paul and Juicy J. Though unique member Lord Notorious died in 2013, forcing a 6-year hiatus, the group reunited in 2019 however hasn’t launched a brand new album since 2008. They’re going to remember to play the identical classics, “Poppin’ My Collar”, “Keep Fly”, and “Sippin’ On Some Syrup,” that you just “obtained crunk” to at your highschool dances.

18

The Marías

Friday – Outside Theatre at 8:20

The Marías are a hypnotic L.A. indie band with an arsenal of dreamy, tropical songs sung in each English and Spanish, corresponding to “No One Seen” and “Again to Me”. Their latest collaboration with Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, “Ojos Tristes”, has sparked rumors of their shock visitor appearances. When you’re searching for one thing extra melancholic and chill on Friday night time, The Marías are an incredible possibility.

17

LISA

Friday – Sahara at 7:45

Contemporary off co-starring in The White Lotus season 3 finale, LISA is a mega-pop star from Thailand, in case you did not learn about her (Mike White did not earlier than casting her). A part of BLACKPINK, who made their Coachella debut in 2023, LISA can do all of it as a rapper, singer, and dancer. Her BLACKPINK bandmate Jennie additionally takes the Outside Theatre stage on Sunday.

16

Miike Snow

Friday – Mojave at 8:35

Greatest identified for his or her 2015 hit tune “Genghis Khan”, Miike Snow is an electro-indie band from Sweden regardless of the singular title. The group hasn’t launched an album since 2016 and hasn’t toured a lot in the USA since. With different in style tracks like “Animal” and “Black & Blue” that match proper into the nostalgic early 2010s indie period, Miike Snow could possibly be the very best sleeper set on Friday.

15

The Prodigy

Friday – Mojave at 10:05

Talking of not touring within the U.S. for some time, the hard-hitting digital English band The Prodigy will likely be returning to the Indio desert for the primary time since 2005. It has been years since The Prodigy even carried out within the States, so count on an epic present – however be cautious of mosh pits.

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Parcels

Friday – Outside Theatre at 10:10

If moshing is not actually your factor, a way more laid-back dance occasion will likely be taking place at Parcels, who shut out the Outside Theatre on Friday. The band is comprised of a bunch of highschool buddies from Australia who’re closely impressed by the groovy digital sound of the ’70s. If you are going to Coachella 2025 together with your dad and mom or watching with them at house, introduce them to their new favourite band at 10:10 on Friday night time.

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Mustard

Friday – Sahara at 11:50

Mustard, recent off his look throughout Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Tremendous Bowl efficiency, will nearly actually have probably the most visitor appearances on Friday and perhaps all the weekend. Kendrick’s tour with SZA begins subsequent Saturday (4/19) in Minnesota, so if he have been to come back out throughout Mustard’s set, it could seemingly be a weekend one unique. Travis Scott, who headlines on Saturday, has an incredible probability to make a shock look.

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Weezer

Saturday – Mojave at 3:10

Weezer is without doubt one of the two late additions within the wake of Anitta and FKA twigs bowing out of their Coachella set occasions (Ed Sheeran will carry out on weekend two solely). With such little discover, it is protected to say that various rock veterans Weezer will likely be taking part in their prolonged record of hits, which is at all times a good time. Contemplating that their efficiency is so early on Saturday, Weezer could possibly be an incredible place to begin for most individuals (except EDM is extra your factor – then go see Salute at Sahara).

11

Glass Beams

Saturday – Gobi at 4:05

Followers of Khruangbin, who carried out at Coachella final 12 months, completely should take a look at Glass Beams as they’re sonically lower from the identical material. Their 2021 tune “Mirage,” off their four-track EP of the identical title, went viral on social media. The Australian group added one other EP, Mahal, to their discography final 12 months. Since they’ve so few songs launched, count on them to play a jazzy trance-like hybrid of each EPs – and perhaps some new stuff.

10

T-Ache

Saturday – Coachella Stage at 5:25

R&B singer turned Twitch streamer T-Ache returns to the desert for the second 12 months in a row. Upgrading from final 12 months’s Heinakin Home, T-Ache will likely be bringing the vitality on the principle stage at 5:25 on Saturday. There is no doubt he’ll play the songs that catapulted him to fame again within the 2000s, like “Bartender”, “Cannot Consider It”, and “Purchase U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’).” It might be a bit early within the day however his lengthy record of collabs may spawn some shock visitor appearances.

9

Gustavo Dudamel & LA Phil

Saturday – Outside Theatre at 6:25

After Hans Zimmer made historical past acting at Coachella in 2017, legendary composer Gustavo Dudamel, who has performed the LA Philharmonic Orchestra for the previous 15+ years, will make his debut within the desert. It is going to be the primary time a significant orchestra has performed its personal set on the competition.

8

Charli xcx

Saturday – Coachella Stage at 7:15

Charli xcx is arms down a must-see act on Saturday. If her large 2024 “brat” tour and unforgettable efficiency on the 2025 Grammys weren’t convincing sufficient, a brand new billboard exterior Indio with “brat” crossed out hints that Charli is releasing new music quickly, which she may reveal on stage. There’s additionally an enormous probability that Charli brings out a particular visitor or two (fingers crossed for Lorde or Billie). This can be the Saturday efficiency everybody finally ends up speaking about.

7

Clairo

Saturday – Outside Theatre at 8:15

A longtime queen of the solo indie house, Clairo is sort of a veteran performer now, contemplating it has been 8 years since her breakthrough tune, “Fairly Lady”, was launched in 2017. Clairo at all times delivers to her followers onstage and can provide a verified nice set. Increasing extra right into a psychedelic sound with 2024’s critically acclaimed album Attraction, Clairo has a protracted record of hits for somebody nonetheless of their mid-twenties.

6

Darkside

Saturday – Gobi at 8:20

Coachella-goers searching for one thing new ought to take a look at Darkside. Fashioned by a gaggle of scholars from Brown College, Darkside is experimental and genre-blending, making them a contender for finest sleeper present of Saturday. Whereas Clairo is a protected guess, Darkside may find yourself being your new favourite band strolling out of Coachella 2025.

5

Mau P

Saturday – Sahara at 9:50

Followers of Dom Dolla, who carried out on the Sahara Tent final 12 months, have to take a look at Mau P. Attendance is required for festival-goers searching for the very best dance occasion on Saturday. Mau P will undoubtedly be bringing the membership to the desert in model.

4

The Dare

Saturday – Mojave at 11:00

With Mau P ending at 10:50, there needs to be a mass exodus from Sahara to Mojave to see England’s personal The Dare at 11:00. If Mau P will likely be bringing the membership vibe, The Dare will likely be delivering the boiler-room vitality. A frequent collaborator of Charli xcx, The Dare may convey out the pop star for a couple of collabs as he closes out the Mojave Tent on Saturday.

3

Beabadoobee

Sunday – Coachella Stage at 5:25

These recovering from Saturday night time might discover some consolation within the silky-smooth vocals of Beabadoobee on the principle stage (and the nice vibes of Shaboozey earlier than her). Identified for viral songs like “the best way issues go” and “The Good Pair” and a groundbreaking function on the TikTok tune “demise mattress”, Beabadoobee stands out as the drugs you want on Sunday afternoon.

2

Chase & Standing

Sunday – Sahara at 8:10

Chase & Standing will likely be bringing extra huge drum & bass vitality to the Sahara Tent on Sunday night time. Their music was merely constructed for a competition on this scale. Identified for his or her digital dance hits like “BACKBONE” that includes Stormzy and “Baddadan”, Chase & Standing will maintain the occasion going (though you will need to miss Jennie’s set). Remember that Tiësto will likely be acting at Quasar round this time too.

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Zedd

Sunday – Outside Theatre at 9:10

EDM and home legend Zedd returns to Coahcella for his fifth time. He has already revealed that Maren Morris will likely be showing throughout his set, which suggests a assured “The Center” efficiency. Catching Zedd on the Outside Theatre till 10:10 will can help you catch the beginning of Submit Malone’s set at 10:25 however you will be behind these in attendance for Megan the Stallion’s set on the principle stage at Coachella 2025.