3 Acts You Need to See at Coachella 2017

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So you've scored Coachella tickets this year.  Kudos!  Now comes the tricky part: scheduling your day and/or weekend.  Though you may have saved up for a year (or two) to finally see Radiohead, Beyonce, or Kendrick Lamar, there will be an abundance of talent lurking about the desert landscape in April.  I've included three (lesser known) acts performing at Coachella that are deserving of your ears, applause and recognition.

Friday

1.  Lemon Twigs

For those of you itching for 70's inspired rock, look no further than The Lemon Twigs.  This infectious Long Island band is comprised of two teenage boys Brian and Michael D'Addario creating robust music well beyond their years.

Saturday

2.  Thundercat

Stephen Bruner, under the moniker 'Thundercat,' is a multi-instrumentalist artist who knows how to hit all the right chords when it comes to succeeding in funk, soul and electronica.  Listen to 'Them Changes' and check out his indelible bassline.  

Sunday

3.  Kaytranada

Louis Kevin Celestin, also known as 'Kaytranada,' is a Haitian born DJ and record producer.  Currently signed on to XL Recordings, Kaytranada's latest album, '99.9%' features guest vocalists of the likes of AlunaGeorge, Syd the Kid and Anderson. Paak.   Be sure to check out Louis bewitch the crowd with his spellbinding grooves.

Who do you want to see perform this year at Coachella?

3 Cover Songs That Are Better Than The Original

Covering tracks from other artists can be tricky.  Are these artists trying to pay homage to the song creator or are they providing their own cheeky treatment?  Regardless of the intensions of these artists, these performers have provided a musical renovation with their own refined interpretations.

1.  Mad World - Gary Jules
Original Artist: Tears for Fears

Quite a few readers may recognize this cover because it was featured in the movie Donnie Darko.  Jules' take on the Tears for Fears hit, however, functions as a stand alone single.  The eerie musical tone compliments the stirring lyrics much better than the original.




2.  Crazy In Love - Antony and the Johnsons
Original Artist: Beyonce

Although I do recall loving the original 2003 single by Beyonce with its arresting horn section and punchy beats, Antony and the Johnsons' version is both so unsettling and alluring that your ears can't seem to abstain from Antony's maddening weep.




3.  Sea of Love - Cat Power
Original Artist: Phil Philips

Readers may also recognize this particular cover because it was featured in the movie Juno.  Cat Power hits all the right emotional notes by producing very minimal.




Which cover songs do you think are better than the original?


For more cover song entries:

The 4 Greatest Soul Covers of Rock n Roll Songs

Top 6 Beach Boys Cover Songs