Alok is no stranger to incorporating technology in his futuristic performances across the world, but at Coachella, he put the spotlight on the power of the human collective. On Saturday evening, the Brazilian star played an entrancing set at the Sahara stage, backed by 50 Urban Theory dancers. “We are …
Read More »Charli XCX's Rave, Bernie Sanders' Clairo Intro, And More Highlights From Coachella Day Two
The first day of Coachella was full of theatrics and surprises, thanks to a show-stopping headlining set from Lady Gaga and guest appearances from people like Brian May (who joined Benson Boone onstage). The second day had a lot to live up to, but luckily, tons of artists on the …
Read More »Watch Neil Young Play 'Rockin' in the Free World' With Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers
Neil Young took the stage for the first time this year at the Bernie Sanders/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “Fighting Oligarchy” rally in front of 36,000 people at L.A.’s Gloria Molina Grand Park. The bill also included Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers, Jeff Rosenstock, Dirty Projectors, Indigo De Souza, the Red Pears & Raise …
Read More »Spin Doctors Confidential: 'I Was High 24/7!'
Spin Doctors‘ first album out in 12 years, Face Full of Cake,is a fun surprise —and frontman Chris Barron is ready to look back at his band’s ups and downs. In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, he talks about Spin Doctors’ Nineties adventures, making the new album, …
Read More »Rawayana Dedicates Coachella Performance to Venezuela
The Caracas band Rawayana had plans to tour in Venezuela recently. But when political turmoil —and tension with the country’s president Nicolás Maduro —forced them to cancel, the band suddenly had a new idea: They decided to dedicate their Coachella set on Saturday to their homeland and all the fans …
Read More »Lady Gaga, Benson Boone and Brian May, and More of the Best Things We Saw Day One of Coachella
The first day of Coachella wasn’t for the faint-hearted this year: The heat soared to a solid 101 degrees in the desert, but that didn’t stop festival-goers – or the performers — from showing any less enthusiasm. Even as the sun beat down relentlessly, fans showed up at every stage …
Read More »See Billie Joe Armstrong Perform With the Go-Go's at Coachella
Green Day will headline Coachella on Saturday night, but Billie Joe Armstrong made a pit stop Friday at the festival to guest during the Go-Go’s afternoon set. The singer-guitarist joined the Rock Hall-inducted band for a rendition of their 1984 hit “Head Over Heels,” a collaboration that Green Day’s Instagram …
Read More »Benson Boone Brings Out Queen's Brian May for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' at Coachella
Benson Boone had flips — and a big surprise — ready for Coachella fans on Friday night. During his evening set on the festival’s main stage, Boone welcomed Queen‘s Brian May for a high-octane rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and his hit “Beautiful Things.” Dressed in a Freddie Mercury-esque white and …
Read More »Lady Gaga Proves Why She's a Once-in-a Generation Pop Icon During Coachella Set
Gothic gargoyles appeared, lights dimmed, and the crowd chanted the prima donna’s name at the desert operahouse. It was Friday night at Coachella and Lady Gaga was about to tell the story of Mayhem — and give the performance of a lifetime. Over two hours and four acts, Gaga brought …
Read More »See Dawes Bring 'Oh Brother' Songs, 'Time Spent in Los Angeles' to 'Saturday Sessions'
Dawes appeared on CBS Mornings’ latest Saturday Sessions to showcase a pair of songs from their recent album Oh Brother, as well as perform their fundraising track for the California wildfires. The Los Angeles-based group delivered “Still Strangers Sometimes” and “Front Row Seat” from 2024’s Oh Brother as well as …
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