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COACHELLA 2013: 5 Punk bands you can’t miss at Coachella

Punk bands are going to rock Coachella 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

Punk bands are going to rock Coachella 2013. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

I love all kinds of music, but there’s a special place in my heart for punk and when the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival released its lineup earlier tonight, I was thrilled with the punk representation for this year. Goldenvoice ALWAYS brings together some great classic punk acts (The Buzzcocks, X, etc.), but this year far exceeded my expectations. Here are 5 punk bands you need to see at Coachella 2013:
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COACHELLA 2013: Lou Reed leads way for outsider legends

Lou Reed is playing Coachella 2013. (2009/AP Photo)

Lou Reed is playing Coachella 2013. (2009/AP Photo)

The lineup for Coachella 2013 is out and it’s excitement city here at the Audio File blog.

Even with all of the lineup predictions, I love that the festival still surprises me and this year one of the artists I wasn’t expecting was Lou Reed. UPDATE: As reported on March 25, Lou Reed is no longer playing Coachella 2013.
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COACHELLA 2013 POLL: Which day is your favorite?

Coachella 2013 lineup (Coachella)

Coachella 2013 lineup (Coachella)

OK Coachella fans out there–the lineup is out for Coachella 2013. Which day do you think is the strongest? Do you love Friday’s Britpop hours of power? What about The Postal Service reunion and punk rock awesome of the Descendents on Saturday? Or is the eclectic mix of Nick Cave, Social D and Wu-Tang Clan that has won you over for Sunday?
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COACHELLA 2013: What you need to know about tickets

Concert goers get wet in the Do Lab during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. (2012/File Photo)

Concert goers get wet in the Do Lab during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. (2012/File Photo)

RELATED: For the latest Coachella news, photos, interviews and information, visit the iGuide Coachella page. If you want to follow me on social media, I’m at @vanessafranko on Twitter, the Audio File on Facebook and on Google+.
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