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Coachella Day Two: Music and Politics Collide in Indio
INDIO, Calif. – The second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival showcased a diverse array of performances and appearances, blending the realms of music, celebrity, and politics. The Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, played host to captivating sets from Weezer and Charli XCX, a symbolic handover between electropop artists, and unexpected moments like Flava Flav joining Yo Gabba Gabba on stage.
Celebrity and Political Figures Grace the Festival
The influential music festival drew notable figures from both Hollywood and Washington, D.C. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Representative Maxwell Frost of Florida made an appearance after attending a Los Angeles rally. They introduced singer-songwriter Clairo, commending her political advocacy to the festival crowd.
Earlier in the day, Charli XCX delivered a performance on a minimalist stage, sharing the spotlight with Troye Sivan and Billie Eilish. The audience included Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet, who was seen enjoying the show from the front row.
Electropop’s Symbolic Passing of the Torch
Adding a unique moment to the day, Charli XCX concluded her performance of “Girl, so confusing” by symbolically declaring “Lorde summer 2025,” in a playful nod to the New Zealand electropop star Lorde and the concept of musical eras.
Green Day and Politics on Stage
Senator Sanders’ appearance was not the only instance of political commentary during the day’s events. Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong adjusted lyrics in two of the band’s songs. During “American Idiot,” he altered the words to state his dissociation from the “MAGA agenda.” He also modified lyrics in “Jesus of Suburbia” to reference “running away from pain like the kids from Palestine.”
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Musical Highlights: T-Pain, Weezer, and Lady Gaga’s Opening Night
T-Pain entertained the main stage crowd with a mix of mashups and cover songs, including renditions of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” and Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey.”
Weezer’s Performance Amidst Personal Circumstances
Weezer delivered a well-received set of twelve songs, featuring popular tracks such as “Undone (The Sweater Song),” “Buddy Holly,” and a cover of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.” The performance came shortly after an incident involving bassist Scott Shriner’s wife, Jillian Lauren. While band members did not directly address the situation, frontman Rivers Cuomo expressed to the audience, “It feels so good to get out here with you guys and let out these emotions,” suggesting a connection to recent events.
Festival Kickoff and Upcoming Performances
Coachella commenced on Friday with Lady Gaga headlining the opening night, presenting a crowd-pleasing and theatrical five-act performance. K-pop artist Lisa attracted a significant crowd to the Sahara tent, and Benson Boone announced his upcoming second album, even performing “Bohemian Rhapsody” with Queen’s Brian May on guitar.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival continues through Sunday, with a second weekend of performances scheduled for April 18-20. Travis Scott headlined Saturday night’s main stage, with Post Malone slated to close out the festival on Sunday night.