Girls
Genre: Indie/Heart Rock
From San Francisco, CA
Ever since our first exposure to Girls a few years back, we had been frothing at the mouth for an opportunity to catch them live after over playing their debut album, Album, repeatedly at our house. The San Francisco based four-piece answered our prayers and graced north county with their presence at The Loft at UCSD, providing an intimate yet enthusiastic set to what seemed to be a crowd that filled the small club with anticipation and uncertainty of what they were about to experience. That night Girls provided an amazing set doused in their psychedelic style as Christopher Owens (guitar, vocals) mixed in his beautiful fifties-esque crooning ballads with the simple yet powerful sonic force of the rest of the band. After approaching them after the show, we made it clear to them that we enjoyed the show expecting little response. After around thirty minutes of sitting and talking to these humble and grateful gentlemen, I knew I was going to be a fan for very long time.
If you get a chance to check these guys out on your weekend baking in the sun, it will definitely be worth your while. They will play songs for you to dance to, hold someone to, cry to, and reflect to. If you enjoy their set and happen to stumble upon them wandering around the festival grounds, tell them how much you enjoyed the show, and I can guarantee your praises will fall on very appreciative and deserving ears.
Calvin Harris
Genre: Dance/House
From Scotland
Since 2007 Calvin Harris has been hitting the dance, electro, and house genre hard. Mr. Harris' second album is what put him on the map with hits such as "I'm Not Alone", "You Used to Hold Me", and "Relax". As his popularity has grown he has come to work with artists such as Rhianna on her massive single "We Found Love" and even suspected work with Katy Perry. Harris' music is more felt than much else, his simple, repeating lyrics ingrain themselves into you whether you're dancing furiously or enjoying the spectacle from a far. We can't explain much, you just need to hear it!
The Head and the Heart
Genre: Folk/Indie Rock
From Seattle, WA
The Head and the Heart are quickly becoming one of our favorite bands. With huge influences from both The Beatles and Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young how could we not?! The three lead vocalist spin, swirl, and bounce off each other in beautiful harmony. The band is closest to a soft Mumford and Sons as I've seen. The ballads about leaving the past behind and forging new futures makes listening to this band a welcomed reprieve. The Head and the Heart will be a wonderful afternoon or dusk delight for anyone looking to relax and enjoy some folky inspiration. This group has a fine future ahead of them and Coachella is only the beginning.
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