The 2017 coachella Festival line-up was announced on Tuesday, revealing this year's headliner's as music heavyweights Beyonce, Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar. The line-up announcement prompted tickets to sell out on Wednesday morning, within three hours. The annual festival will be taking place on April 14- 16, 2017 and April 21-23, 2017 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, which has a 99-000-person capacity. The Coachella Festival is known for booking some of the most talented artists old and new and attracting many celebrity attendees.
While this year's headliners are certain to draw the crowds, many of the non-headlining acts are just as impressive.
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Australian electronic music group, The Avalanches, are making their Coachella debut this year, and it will be their first appearance in the U.S. in 15 years. The group first came on the scene in 1997 and are recognized for their albums 'Since I Left You' and 'Wildflower.' The group is sure to attract a large crowd with their upbeat music, which mixes various audio recordings and alters them to create a new sound for what's sure to be a great dance party.
New York City singer-songwriter Mitski, will invigorate crowds with her collection of punk, folk-rock music at her Coachella debut in 2017.
Her latest and fourth album, 'Puberty 2' received critical acclaim in 2016 and left a mark on the indie rock scene with songs such as 'My Body's Made of Crushed Little Star' and 'Your Best American Girl.' Mitski has been likened to musicians Bright Eyes and St. Vincent.
Garage Rock icons Guided by Voices hailing from Ohio, will be appearing on the Coachella stage for the first time to the delight of their loyal fan base.
Guided by Voices has had a rotation of members since the band's inception in 1983 but principal songwriter Robert Pollard has always been a staple. The band is best known for the steady release of music, and it is influenced by psychedelic rock, progressive rock, punk rock, British Invasion garage rock and post-punk.
Which non-bold headlining acts are worth checking out?
While Beyonce, Radiohead, and Kendrick Lamar are the main stars at Coachella 2017, many other big name performances, which are non-bold headlining acts, are equally as great. British rock band, The XX, are known for their sensual, catchy music and with critically-acclaimed albums such as 'Formation' and 'Co-Exist,' they are a must-see at this year's festival. New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde will be making a comeback at Coachella after taking an extended break from music. Lorde's unique voice and stage presence make her a hot ticket at this year's festival. Travis Scott, Bon Iver, Future, Glass Animals, Empire of the Sun, and Justice are just a few of the others that are bound to create a memorable Coachella experience for attendees this year.