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For more than 20 years, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2023 has grown in so many ways. The event is also known for ushering unbelievable moments in history, from Pearl Jam's 1993 performance at Empire Polo Club as the festival's proof of concept to Tupac's hologram during Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's 2012 performance.
This year, the festival makes history again through its headliners: Bad Bunny is the first Latin American and Spanish-language musician to headline Coachella, while BLACKPINK is the first K-pop group to be given the privilege.
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After welcoming many Asian acts on its stage (and hosting 2NE1's 2022 reunion), Coachella is indeed also putting a bigger spotlight on Asian music artists. Whether you're watching Coachella in person or catching performances via livestream, here are the Asian acts from this year's line-up that you shouldn't miss:
LØREN
Performing on: Sunday, 16 April
UPDATED (11/04): The announcement that LØREN will be performing at this year's Coachella was a pleasant surprise that surely got fans excited. But while this brings his music to a bigger stage for the first time, this isn't the Korean alt-rock artist's first time under the festival spotlight. He recently performed at SXSW's first all-Asian festival, Tiger Den, which was curated by Balming Tiger. This follows the release of Put Up A Fight, his first EP under 88rising and THEBLACKLABEL.
BLACKPINK
Performing on: Saturday, 15 and 22 April
Really, these girls need no introduction. Consist of South Korean vocalists Jisoo, Jennie and Rosé, and Thai rapper and dancer Lisa, BLACKPINK were the first K-pop girl group to perform on the Coachella stage in 2019. The 'Pink Venom' act is currently on their second world tour.
Diljit Dosanjh
Performing on: Saturday, 15 and 22 April
Indian singer, actor, and television presenter Diljit Dosanjh is one of the most popular Punjabi artists in the world. Known for his films 'Punjab 1984' and 'Sajjan Singh Rangroot' and albums G.O.A.T and MoonChild Era, he is a versatile artist who has made a significant impact in the music and entertainment industry in India, Canada and beyond.
Jackson Wang
Performing on: Sunday, 16 and 23 April
Hong Kong-born multihyphenate Jackson Wang is known for his hits 'Papillon', 'Okay', and 'Bullet to the Heart'. First gaining popularity as a member of the South Korean K-pop group GOT7, Wang has since then released music as a solo artist under the 88rising roster and has launched his own fashion brand, Team Wang.
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DPR LIVE + DPR IAN
Performing on: Sunday, 16 and 23 April
Rapper DPR Live and singer DPR Ian might be best known for their hit songs 'Text Me' and 'No Blueberries', respectively, as well as their work on Shang-Chi: The Album with 88rising. But these members of the Korean music collective Dream Perfect Regime are also lauded for bringing sonic and visual treats during live performances.
Ali Sethi
Performing on: Sunday, 16 and 23 April
Lahore-borne Ali Sethi is pretty awesome: he is lauded for his contributions to contemporary Sufi music; he has written a novel, The Wish Maker, and has been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other international publications; and he has released music that blends classical and folk Pakistani music. His latest album is Mera Ishq, which includes reinterpretations of classic Pakistani songs. His song with Shae Gill, 'Pasoori', is the first Pakistani song featured on Spotify's Viral 50 - Global chart.
Sunset Rollercoaster
Performing on: Saturday, 15 and 22 April
Taiwanese indie band Sunset Rollercoaster is known for their 2018 album Cassa Nova, as well as their other famous tracks: 'My Jinji', 'My Fascination', and 'Sommum Bonum'. The band consists of Kuo-Hung Tseng (vocals), Shao-Kuo Wang (guitar), Hung-Li Chen (bass), Tsun-Lung Lo (drums), Yi-Lin Hsu (saxophone), and Chih-Yuan Ho (keyboard), and has collaborated with other notable artists, such as Rhye and Cigarettes After Sex.
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The Linda Lindas
Performing on: Saturday, 15 and 22 April
The Linda Lindas are the girls behind 'Oh!' and 'Claudia Kishi'. The all-female punk rock band went viral in 2021 when they released a performance video of their song 'Racist, Sexist Boy' filmed at the Los Angeles Public Library. The Linda Lindas are Mila de la Garza, Lucia de la Garza, Bela Salazar, and Eloise Wong, who are half Asian and half Latinx.
Yaeji
Performing on: Saturday, 15 and 22 April
Yaeji is a Korean-American electronic music producer, singer, and DJ who gained international recognition in 2017 with the release of her debut EP, EP1. Aside from her unique take on house and techno with Korean and English language vocals, Yaeji is also known for her creative visual art and dynamic live performances. She has collaborated with several artists and musicians, including Clams Casino and Charli XCX.
Charli XCX
Performing on: Saturday, 15 and 22 April
An English singer of Scottish and Indian descent, Charli XCX is most known for 'Boom Clap', a song featured in the movie The Fault in Our Stars. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with a number of Asian artists, including the likes of Rina Sawayama, SEVENTEEN’s Vernon, BTS, Kim Petras and Jay Park, Bebe Rexha, and more. She has also cited Japanese pop culture as an influence on her music.
Jai Paul
An English songwriter-producer of Indian descent, Jai Paul may have taken a break from releasing his own music since 'Jasmine', but he is known to have collaborated with Beyonce, Drake, and Childish Gambino. The reclusive artist is finally performing live for the first time ever in this year's festival.
Joy Crookes
Performing on: Sunday, 16 and 23 April
A British singer-songwriter of Bengali-Irish descent, Joy Crookes gained attention with the release of her debut EP Influence in 2017. She is known to write about personal experiences and social issues such as identity, race, and mental health. With a soulful voice, a great storytelling ability, Crookes is lauded for her songs that present a unique blend of genres: pop, soul, R&B, and jazz.
Jai Wolf
Performing on: Sunday, 16 and 23 April
Jai Wolf is known for his dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes that blend indie pop, electronica and world music elements. He was born in Bangladesh and grew up in New York City. The electronic music producer is best known for his remix of Skrillex's 'Ease My Mind' and his singles 'Indian Summer' and 'Starlight'. This year marks Jai Wolf's second time performing at Coachella.
Dominic Fike
Dominic Fike is a singer, rapper, and songwriter of of African-American, Filipino, and Haitian descent. He rose to fame in 2018 when his debut single '3 Nights' gained popularity on TikTok. He is also known for portraying Elliot in the second season of Euphoria.
Minus the Light
Minus The Light is a LA-based Turkish electronic musician and multi-instrumentalist. His mysterious and dreamy sound is something to watch out for at this year's Coachella.
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2023 is happening on 14-16 April and 21-23 April 2023.
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