Coachella 2023: 14 Artists You Cannot Miss
Music festival season is slowly approaching and one of the most anticipated music festivals in the United States is Coachella. Coachella is notorious for its stellar lineup, popular fashion trends, celebrity sightings, surprise artists, and plenty of photo opportunities. The headliners of Coachella are one of the main things attendees are enthusiastic about, this year contains Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, and Frank Ocean with other acts like Rosalia, Burna Boy, Calvin Harris. and more. This year’s lineup includes 167 artists and DJs and here are a couple you should listen to before attending.
Angele
This French artist is slowly taking the world by storm after her collab with Dua Lipa in the song ‘Fever’. With music surrounding being feminine, and encouraging others to speak out and be themselves, Angele’s performance will be one set to watch.
Bakar
This new British singer is gaining traction with his indie, alternative, and soft rock style of music. With shows selling out throughout the United Kingdom, his Coachella performance will be an anticipated show that you want to attend.
Boygenius
You might know Pheobe Bridgers, but do you know the indie-rock group containing Her, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus? This group formed in 2018 with a new album titled ‘The Record’. Make sure to attend their set to see the latest music from their new album.
Conexion Divina
This Mexican-American girl group is taking the Latin music industry by storm as the first female gen-z sierreño group. Writing their own music and making their platform known, Conexion Divina is a hard-to-miss set at Coachella.
Doechi
This new rapper gained traction in 2021 with her song ‘Yucky Blucky Fruitcake’ on TikTok and gathered more attention after her debut live performance on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show. Seeing that her performance on The Tonight Show was a success, you can imagine an entire set at Coachella.
EARTHGANG
This Hip Hop duo from Atlanta made their presence known after being signed to Dreamville Records, founded by rapper J. Cole. This GRAMMY-nominated duo cannot be one to miss at their Coachella set.
Ethel Cain
This new and upcoming indie artist is a show to attend at Coachella. She sings about her experiences being gay in a predominately Christian community. Her emotional lyrics and tear-jerking works will definitely be a show to watch.
Joy Crookes
This singer-songwriter from London makes sure her voice is heard in her music. She talks about her self-image, culture, and relationships in her music making her presence stand out in western music culture.
Kaytranada
This house DJ recently joined The Weeknd on his stadium tour as an opener. Known for his house mixes and album curated with many talented artists, if you plan to attend a DJ set at Coachella, make sure one of them is Kaytranada.
NIA ARCHIVES
Another DJ set to look out for at Coachella is NIA ARCHIVES. While also being a songwriter, this artist will not hesitate to play a mashup and DJ set of today’s hits. Make sure to check out Nia Archives on your way to Coachella.
Sunset Rollercoaster
This synth-pop group is a set that is unmissable. Coming from Taiwan, this 5-person group makes sure their slow jams are matched with unbeatable lyrics and incredible performances. Make sure to see their set at Coachella if you are a fan of indie groups with a hint of pop.
UMI
This singer-songwriter has been in the music industry for years. UMI creates a welcoming environment with her aurora by connecting with her fans through Youtube videos. With songs like ‘Love Affair’, ‘Remember Me’, and ‘Butterfly’, her set should be on your list of artists to see if you love slow jams that are also fun.
Wet Leg
This indie rock band is making its presence known with its recent success in the United Kingdom and the United States. They have gained more attention after Harry Styles’ cover of their song ‘Wet Dream’ and are opening for Styles in his rescheduled shows at the Kia Forum in California. Make sure to visit their set the day they are preforming because it will be a show you do not want to miss.
Yaeji
Based in New York, this house singer and DJ is making her way through the music industry with lyrics in English and Korean in a hip-hop and house style. She combines her soft voice with upbeat music making the perfect combination that cannot be missed.
Without a doubt, this year’s Coachella lineup contains plenty of talented artists and DJs. To make sure you have a fun and organized trip in Coachella Valley, California, pay attention to the setlist schedule and plan ahead, and stay hydrated. Always remember to have fun and enjoy these artists at one of the biggest music festivals in the world!