Festival News and Rumors

Benson Boone calls out Coachella crowd for underwhelming reaction to Brian May

"Me trying to get the crowd at Coachella to understand what an absolute legend Brian May is and the cultural impact he has on music and THE WORLD" Benson Boone Calls Out Coachella Crowd For Underwhelming Reaction to Brian May Jaeden Pinder

”Weird Al“ Yankovic Makes His Coachella Debut with Yo Gabba Gabba!

Other guests during Yo Gabba Gabba!'s Coachella set included Flavor Flav, Thundercat, Paul Williams, and Portugal. the Man ”Weird Al“ Yankovic Makes His Coachella Debut with Yo Gabba Gabba! Jaeden Pinder

Beth Gibbons performs Portishead’s “Glorybox” at Coachella 2025

The Portishead front woman played the fan-favorite track before closing out with her solo song “Reaching Out.” Beth Gibbons Plays Portishead’s “Glorybox” at Coachella 2025 Jaeden Pinder

Bernie Sanders opened for Clairo at Coachella

“The future of what happens to America is dependent upon your generation,” Sanders told the Gen-Zers gathered at the Indio Valley music festival. Bernie Sanders Opened for Clairo at Coachella Jaeden Pinder

The Original Misfits rip through 20-song set at Coachella

The living legends brought their horror-punk classics to the desert. The Original Misfits Rip Through 20-Song Set at Coachella Spencer Kaufman

Coachella Sunday Livestream: Post Malone, Kraftwerk, JENNIE

Coachella's Sunday livestream also promises sets from Basement Jaxx, Amyl and the Sniffers, Arca, beabadoobee, Circle Jerks, and more. Coachella Sunday Livestream: Post Malone, Kraftwerk, JENNIE & Megan Thee Stallion Consequence Staff

Japanese Breakfast covers Gorillaz’s “On Melancholy Hill” at Coachella

Ginger Root, the band’s opener on their ongoing tour, joined them for the performance. Japanese Breakfast Covers Gorillaz’s “On Melancholy Hill” at Coachella Jaeden Pinder

Charli XCX Transforms Coachella into BRAT-Approved Party with Help from Lorde and Billie Eilish

Pop's party princess delivered an energetic set celebrating BRAT and beyond. Charli XCX Transforms Coachella into BRAT-Approved Party with Help from Lorde and Billie Eilish Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff

Weezer cover Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” at Coachella

Rivers Cuomo and company played "Enter Sandman" as part of their 12-song set. Weezer Cover Metallica, Go Heavy on the “Blue Album” at Coachella Spencer Kaufman

Benson Boone Covers “Bohemian Rhapsody” With Brian May at Coachella

Boone channeled Queen's Freddie Mercury -- right down to the robe. Benson Boone Covers “Bohemian Rhapsody” With Brian May at Coachella Alex Young

The Coachella Crowd Was Absolutely Lifeless for Three 6 Mafia

Whether it was the early set time, boiling temperatures, or the largely Gen Z crowd's unfamiliarity with their music, Three 6 Mafia’s Coachella performance was met with a noticeably lukewarm reaction. The Coachella Crowd Was Absolutely Lifeless for Three 6 Mafia Scoop Harrison

Coachella Friday Livestream: Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, LISA & More

Coachella's Friday livestream also promises sets from The Prodigy, The Marías, Mustard, Tyla, The Go-Go's, and Three 6 Mafia. Coachella Friday Livestream: Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, LISA & More Consequence Staff