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Hot Bands of Coachella 2013

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Jan 25, 2013 9:48 PM
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Red Hot Chili Peppers

There's a reason the iconic funk rock band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And picked as headlines for the final night. Try this tune: "Dani California"


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Phoenix

You may not know this Versailles, France-born band by name, but you definitely know their garage rock-inspired tunes ("Liztomania," anyone?) Try this tune: "1901"


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2 Chainz

Cross your fingers that the rapper will bring some of his famous friends (like Kanye West or Nicki Minaj) for suprise cameos during his set. Try this tune: "I Luv Dem Strippers"


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The Lumineers

Surely you've heard this twangy folk band's Top 40 staple ("Ho Hey"), which landed them a recent guest spot on Saturday Night Live. Try this tune: "Stubborn Love"


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La Roux

You better be prepared to dance if you attend the set of this electronica-inspired pop artist and her party-ready collaborators. Try this tune: "Bulletproof"


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Vampire Weekend

The N.Y.-based band is pure indie rock, but their punk and African influences give their soothing tunes something special. Try this tune: "Giving Up the Gun"


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The Stone Roses

This genre-defying band, which mixes rock, punk and psychedelic dance grooves, is a big deal in Britain. And will co-headline night one. Try this tune: "I Wanna Be Adored"


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Passion Pit

The East Coast-bred band mixes electronic rock with killer hooks. And they even landed a song on the latest Twilight soundtrack! Try this tune: "Take a Walk"


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Grimes

The Canadian songstress is as well known for her experimental music as her trippy videos (and can count Gwyneth Paltrow as a fan!) Try this tune: "Genesis"


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Grizzly Bear

The N.Y. rock band (with psychedelic pop and folk influences) has attracked the ear of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Not too shabby, huh? Try this tune: "Ready, Able"


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Janelle Monáe

The R&B crooner is a Grammy favorite though you may recognize her as the female voice on the omnipresent fun. hit "We Are Young." Try this tune: "Tightrope"


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Tame Impala

This psychedelic rock-infused band hails from Australia and we wouldn't blame you if their dream-like set left you in a trance. Try this tune: "Music to Walk Home By"


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The xx

The English indie band (and critical darling) has an arsenal of haunting duets that merge his and her sweet, whispery voices. Try this tune: "Angels"


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Beach House

The soothing sounds of this dream pop duo should provide for one of the more mellow moment amid the chaos of Coachella. Try this tune: "Take Care"


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Yeah Yeah Yeahs

This female-fronted rock band was born in New York city before they (and especially singer Karen O) were skyrocketed to stardom. Try this tune: "Maps"


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Japandroids

This Canadian indie duo know how to rock, which is why one of their guitar-heavy anthems landed on our Summer Mixtape last year. Try this tune: "The House That Heaven Built"


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Blur

A coheadliner for night one, perhaps the reunited Brit band will debut long-anticipated new music during their Coachella set. Try this tune: "Song 2"

 

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