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Coachella 2022: Phoebe Bridgers Duets with Arlo Parks
Phoebe Bridgers took the stage at Coachella for her debut performance at the festival. In addition to playing “Sidelines” — her new song for the upcoming series Conversations with Friends — the indie-folk artist invited R&B musician Arlo Parks to join her for renditions of “Graceland Too” and “I Know the End.” (Ed. Note: Did you know Bridgers and Parks are both former Consequence Artist of the Month recipients?) “Graceland Too” and “I Know the End” are both highlights from Bridgers’ most recent album, Punisher, and backing vocals are absolutely necessary to get them off the ground. Parks’ honeyed croon does the job perfectly, from the harmonies of “Graceland Too” to the unforgettable chants of “I Know the End.” Aside from the songs mentioned, Bridgers’ set also included her ...
The Killers Kick Off “Imploding the Mirage Tour” with Raucous Hometown Gig in Vegas: Recap + Photos
It has been said there is nothing quite like a Killers show in Las Vegas, and that statement will echo three times over to sold-out crowds April 15th, 16th and 17th as the city’s unofficial “house band” launches the “Imploding The Mirage Tour” at The Chelsea in The Cosmopolitan. For Friday’s opening night, The Killers showed up with everything which has endeared them to their hometown crowd for more than two decades—a jumping, pumping, sing-along dance party for 3,200 brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends. Frontman Brandon Flowers, backed by drummer Ronnie Vannucci, Jr., and guitarist Dave Keuning delivered a 90-minute, soulful, thunderous, biographical musical journey, performing songs from six of the band’s seven studio albums. (Absent from the setlist, Wonderful Wonderful). Roundi...
Lorde Postpones “Solar Power” Tour Dates Due to Laryngitis
Lorde has postponed two shows on her ongoing “Solar Power Tour” due to laryngitis. Originally planned to go down last night, Lorde’s show at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena will now be on August 25th, while tonight’s scheduled show at The Anthem in DC has been moved to August 29th. Tickets for the original shows will be honored for the new dates. Lorde broke the news to fans in an email: “These past couple days I’ve been pushing through some horrendous laryngitis, and I regret to inform you that my voice hasn’t sufficiently recovered to be able to play the show for you,” she wrote. Related Video The statement continued: “I’m so, so sorry. I don’t take postponing a show lightly. I’ve tried everything, and unfortunately it’s physically impossible for me to sing much of the set. Please accept...
Florence + the Machine Kick Off “Dance Fever Tour”: Video + Setlist
Florence + the Machine took the stage at O2 City Hall in Newcastle, UK on Friday night for their first full-band performance in three years. The concert marked the launch of the band’s expansive “Dance Fever Tour” in support of their upcoming album of the same name. As such, the 18-song setlist featured the debut four new songs: lead single “King,” “Heaven is Here,” “Free,” and “Girls Against God,” as well as the full band debut of “My Love.” Elsewhere on the setlist, Florence dusted off “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up),” “What the Water Gave Me,” and “Spectrum” for the first time in a half a decade, and performed a new version of “Never Let Me Go.” Florence Welch was also forced to restart “What Kind of Man” after forgetting the lyrics, and relied on the front row of the crowd to help he...
Watch Arcade Fire Perform WE Songs, Thank Pearl Jam at Coachella 2022
Just yesterday, Arcade Fire were announced as a surprise addition to the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The band took the stage at the Mojave Tent on Friday night; after briefly stopping the performance at the beginning to direct attention to a medical emergency in the crowd, Arcade Fire played tracks from their upcoming album WE as well as fan favorites “Neighborhood #3 (Power Out),” “Ready to Start,” “The Suburbs,” and “Wake Up.” Win Butler also thanked Pearl Jam, whose decision to boycott Ticketmaster in 1993 ultimately led to the creation of Coachella. Watch highlights from Arcade Fire’s set below and follow all of our Coachella 2022 coverage. A representative for Arcade Fire told Pitchfork that, for now, the band is scheduled to perform during only Coachella’s first we...
Watch Phoebe Bridgers Duet With Arlo Parks, Perform New Song at Coachella 2022
Phoebe Bridgers made her Coachella debut. During her Friday evening set, Bridgers played music from her 2020 album Punisher, brought out Arlo Parks for duets of “Graceland Too” and “I Know the End,” and sang her new song “Sidelines” live for the first time. Watch highlights from Bridgers’ Outdoor Theatre performance below and follow along with all of our Coachella 2022 coverage. Coachella is one of the stops on Bridgers’ 2022 tour. She is playing North American shows through mid-June when she will hop overseas for a series of European and UK dates, including a show at Glastonbury. Bridgers will return to the United States in August for more concerts. Read “Phoebe Bridgers on the 10 Things That Influenced Punisher.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Con...
Watch Harry Styles Bring Out Shania Twain, Debut New Songs at Coachella 2022
Tonight, Harry Styles made his Coachella debut. During his Friday night headlining set, Styles brought out Shania Twain for covers of “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and “You’re Still the One,” sang One Direction’s hit “What Makes You Beautiful,” performed eight songs from his 2019 album Fine Line, and made the live debut of “As It Was,” the lead single off his upcoming album Harry’s House. Styles also performed two new unreleased songs: “Boyfriends” and “Late Night Talking.” Watch highlights from the set below and follow all of Pitchfork’s Coachella 2022 coverage. When introducing Twain onstage, Styles took a moment to share how important her music was to him growing up. “In the car with my mother as a child, this lady taught me to sing. She also told me that men are trash,” he said. “To you,...
Watch Baby Keem Perform “Lost Souls” With Brent Faiyaz at Coachella 2022
Baby Keem performed at Coachella for the first time ever this weekend. During his Friday night set, the rapper performed live renditions of songs from his 2021 album The Melodic Blue, broke out his Kanye West collaboration “Praise God” from Donda, and invited Brent Faiyaz onstage to do “Lost Souls” together. Watch highlights from Keem’s set below and follow along with all of our Coachella 2022 coverage. Baby Keem broke out in 2020 when he was named to XXL’s Freshman Class, along with Polo G, Rod Wave, NLE Choppa, Lil Tjay, Jack Harlow, Chika, Fivio Foreign, and others. His star has continued to rise: Last year, he teamed up with Travis Scott for “Durag Activity” and followed it up with his Kendrick Lamar collaboration “Family Ties.” The latter single went on to win the Best Rap Performance...
Cardi B Links Up With Kay Flock for New Track “Shake It”
Cardi B has linked up with Kay Flock on a new track titled, “Shake It.” Also featuring Dougie B and Bory300, the song assembles a full-fledged crew of Bronx-born rappers. Sampling Akon’s 2004 track “Bananza (Belly Dancer)” and Sean Peal’s 2005 track “Temperature,” Kay Flock’s high energy song was shot in bodegas and on the street surrounded by a dense entourage. “Oh, we tryna bend on the oppas/Bitch, I’m with 300 jects and some Flockas/Like, who hotter? Top shottas/Hoodie’d up, dread down like a Rasta,” raps Kay Flock. “I’m Mr. Hang-Out-The-V/Tryna flock ‘em, pop ‘em, drop ‘em/If we don’t got the–, we gon’ hop ‘em/Bory hop out wit’ the–, tryna chop ‘em.” Produced by Elias Beatz, “Shake It” marks Kay Flock’s first single since his debut album The D.O.A. Tape, which was released in November ...
Harry Styles Debuts 2 New Songs, Performs With Shania Twain & Dances the Night Away for Coachella Headlining Set
“We have a full moon, you have a ticket and I have the flavor,” Harry Styles told the massive sea of Coachella attendees on Friday night (April 15), where the star delivered his first-ever headlining set at the festival. You would never guess that it was Styles’ first time performing at Coachella, given the 28-year-old Grammy winner’s “flavorful” blend of onstage charisma, impressive vocal control, inspiring moments of gratitude and, of course, his sense of style… yes, pun intended. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news To kick off the hour-and-a-half set, nature scenes of yellow wildflowers, rabbits, deer and more flashed across the screen, as the instrumental for Styles’ Harry’s House lead single, “As It Was,” played over the speaker, intro...
Grupo Firme Are Mexican Royalty at Coachella: ‘A Dream Comes True’
Grupo Firme made history on Friday (April 15) becoming the first banda ensemble to ever play at Coachella. The Tijuana banda and norteño group – who last summer sold out seven back-to-back shows at the Crypcto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) – flaunted their Mexican culture with a performance that featured hit after hit. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Hundreds of fans, mostly wearing tejanas and cowboy boots — a few carrying the Mexican flag — made their way to the main stage to watch Grupo Firme, a groundbreaking moment for the regional Mexican genre. Spotted among the festivalgoers was Voz de Mando‘s Jorge Gaxiola, who was one of the first ones to make the trek to the main stage. Grupo Firme took the stage around 7:20 p.m. follow...
Anitta’s Show-Stopping Coachella Debut Features Saweetie & More As Surprise Guests
Marking a milestone in her career, Anitta officially made her highly-anticipated Coachella debut on Friday (April 15). As always, her Brazilian essence, roots and culture were front and center during her 45-minute set. The star took the stage around 6:07 p.m. getting the crowed hyped up with a video montage of the streets of Brazil with the Sergio Mendes‘ “Mas Que Nada” playing in the background. Then, her troupe of dancers, nearly 20 of them, made a grand entrance with Snoop Dogg in tow who then introduced the girl from Rio. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A ABERTURA DO SHOW DA ANITTA NO COACHELLA #Anichella pic.twitter.com/G0WXbfjC0R — cris dias (@crisayonara) April 16, 2022 “What’s up Coachella?” she asked the roaring crowd that only grew bi...
