In the 19 years since Coachella began on a polo field in the arid desert of Indio, CA, it has evolved from a rock-centric festival with a soft spot for dance music into the tricked-out official start of festival season. More than any competitor, Coachella has emerged as the defining music event of festival season. It started off being programmed for a generation who prized music snobbery and nostalgia, fueling the reunion of bands like the Pixies, New Order, and Blur and featured headline...

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