Serj Tankian is making a return trip to Coachella. (The Associated Press)
Last night an announcement came in about more Coachella bands
Serj Tankian
System of a Down is on hiatus, but Serj is coming back to Coachella solo. He stopped in last year to perform a song with Fair to Midland, a young band he took under his wing.
But what is more interesting is that Scars on Broadway, the much-anticipated project from System of a Down’s Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.
Will either artist play any System songs? Will they sit in on each other’s sets? Only time will tell.
Aphex Twin
Is it okay that Aphex Twin kind of gives me the creeps? I really don’t think it’s the music so much as it was this guy in my college communications 101 class who did a speech about how much he loved Aphex Twin. He had crazy eyes. It was intense.
Anyway, despite my weird feelings about Aphex Twin, you can’t deny that Richard D. James is probably one of the most unique artists in music, period, and has really helped shaped the face of electronic music.
That being said, go listen to “Come to Daddy.” Or watch the creepy video. I don’t like when things tell me that they want my soul.
Goldfrapp
Goldfrapp has been around pushing the group’s electropop for a while. Fans of the Bird and the Bee will likely enjoy Goldfrapp.
Personally, I think the track “Happiness” is just delightful.
Kate Nash
Kate Nash = Lily Allen of 2008
Have you heard “Foundations”? It’s nothing short of brilliant–the best song about stupid fights in crumbling relationships, probably ever.
Here’s my favorite stanza:
You said I must eat so many lemons,
’cause I am so bitter.
I said “I’d rather be with your friends mate,
’cause they are much fitter”
She also does a fun cover of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.”
Redd Kross
I came to the Redd Kross party a bit late, but man they are so much fun. I am a sucker for power pop and I’ve never seen these guys before. I am so there.
Adele
British soul singer Adele is coming.
However, her MySpace page shows her in the United Kingdom around the time of Coachella. Either she is going to be ridiculously jet-lagged or there’s a change happening soon.
Anyway, keep checking in with the Audio File. We’ll be continuing our regular “Taste of Coachella” and “Taste of Stagecoach” snippets so you can get a feel for the artists before you go.