Flux Pavilion & Doctor P

The boys from the UK are back, and ready to give us some heavy bass music. Joshua Steele (Flux Pavilion) and Shawn Brockhurst (Doctor P), co-owners of Circus Records, are major players in the dubstep game right now. With hits like "Louder" and "Superbad" its easy to see why. The Doctor has figured out a way to elude me the last couple shows I was supposed to see him at, and I've never had the opportunity to see Flux, but this is duo is my personal headliner for Sunday. I've been waiting to see them in action for a while, so I'm hoping everything holds up and we get some UK bass music. If you haven't heard of these guys and call yourself a fan of dubstep, it's in your best interest to check them out. The beats these guys drop are unlike any other dubstep producer, unique sounds and drum lines make up this in your face style of bass music. Can't wait to see these guys, and hope you all join me. Peace and Love.

The Head And The Heart

Hailing from Seattle, Washington, this indie folk-pop group consists of Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar, percussion), Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar, percussion), Charity Rose Thielen (violin, vocals), Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (piano), and Tyler Williams (drums). Now, back in August when I slapped a "The Head and the Heart" bumper sticker on my lap-top, I had no idea who they were, or if they were even a band. I just knew that I really liked the words. But I am now incredibly happy to be representing them everywhere I go! Formed in 2009 and picked up by Sub Pop Records in 2010, The Head and the Heart creates beautiful harmonies and magical melodies. Their music is absolutely perfect for a play day in the sun, or a rainy day where all you wanna do is stay in bed and snuggle. The Head and the Heart have certainly proven that they possess the gift of music, and I'm very excited to check them out at the festival! They will be playing at Coachella on Saturday, April 14th and 21st, so get ready to be wooed! 

For more information check out their page on Wikipedia or their website! You can also follow along on Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook!

Avicii

The year 2011 was a big year for Avicii. He was on the road non-stop, while running a podcast, dealing with Leona Lewis trying to take his beats, and producing bangers of course. I was blessed with the chance to see Avicii twice last year. Once at the Music Box in Los Angeles, and the other time was at the Wavehouse in San Diego. Needless to say, both times I left throughly satisfied with my decision to go see him. Tim Bergling, from Sweden, first entered the EDM scene around 2008, with a remix of the theme song to the Commodore 64 video game Lazy Jones. The first track that gained him notable popularity was the single "Seek Bromance" released in 2010. He has also released tracks under the aliases of Tim Berg and Tom Hangs. Being only 22 years, you can see the future is bright for this producer. His beats are so uplifting and full of life, it leaves you feeling pretty motivated to go take the world by the horns. He will be playing on Sunday, adding to an already stacked lineup that day, but he is one you do not want to miss. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter. We hope you check him out, he's one of our favorite artists. Paz y Amor Todos!

La Roux

While La Roux may appear to be a solo act, it is actually a brilliant duo reigning from the land of English breakfast, double-deckers, and Green Street Hooligans-- England, of course! Elly Jackson (singer, keyboarder, co-writer, and co-producer) and Ben Langmaid (co-writer and co-producer) joined their magical music forces in 2006, and have been pumping out electropop and synthpop jams ever since! They are supported by Mikey Norris on the keyboard, Mickey O'Brien on keyboards and backing vocals, and William Bowerman on the drums. The name "La Roux" came from combining the French terms "le roux" (meaning masculine) and "la rousse" (meaning feminine), and represents Jackson's red hair and tomboy appearance. She considers herself to be androgynous, and proudly takes on and rocks the role of the "red-haired one." La Roux recently (as of February 2011) won a Grammy Award for the Best Electronic/Dance Album, and has been nothing short of amazing with each song that is released. Jackson's voice is so pure, and her look so fresh, making La Roux a must-see for this festival weekend! La Roux will be performing at Coachella on Sunday, April 15th and 22nd.

Also follow them on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and MySpace! And if you want to learn more, check out their page on Wikipedia or their website!

Madeon

So you're 17-years old growing up in a world flourishing with new music, new technology, and new production opportunities. What are you supposed to do? Well, jump in head first, balls out, wearing your creativity on your sleeve, and don't look back, obviously! And that is exactly what Hugo Leclercq, better known as Madeon, did at the young and ripe age of 11 when he started composing music. This French, electropop producer picked up a nu-disco sound very early on and since has gone on to combine electro, dance and house into his feel-good beats. Madeon's music has a way about it that just makes you feel alive on the inside and fun on the outside. You can't help but shimmy, shake, foot tap, head bob, and air-keyboard it up when one of his upbeat jams comes on. He has done some killer remixes of Pendulum, Deadmau5, Wolfgang Gartner, and Yelle, and has gained major recognition for his use of the Novation Launchpad. His most-known song "Pop Culture" (video above) takes 39 pop songs, and combines them into one. If you just took another listen after learning that, I can't help but know your appreciation for the song just grew exponentially (as did mine). Madeon will be playing at Coachella on Friday, April 13th and 20th, so be sure to check out this under-age megastar!

To learn more follow him on Twitter, MySpace, or Facebook!

GROUPLOVE

I had the opportunity to see GROUPLOVE at Outside Lands this past year. I had no idea who they were, but my buddy Johnny convinced me they were a must see. He couldn't of been more right. The indie rock group from Los Angeles, played with such a presence and energy that was so positive and vibrant, that in my opinion was one of the best performances of the festival. Hannah Hooper, Christian Zucconi, Sean Gadd, Ryan Rabin, and Andrew Wessen make up the quintet. Watching their performances you can tell that not only do they truly love what they do, but they truly love each other, and come together to make great music. The story of how they came together is even better. Hooper was a painter barely skating by in New York, while Zucconi was a musician and bartender in the same boat. Two days after they met, Hooper received an invite to an artist colony in Crete. Of course Zucconi joined her on the trip, where they slept on a twin bed and bathed in the ocean for 10 weeks. This led them to meet the rest of the band and the rest is history. In an interview with SPIN Magazine, Zucconi said, "We were all at a weird crossroads in our life. We got to know each other with a clean slate" and goes on to refer to his bandmates as soulmates. It was a match made in Heaven. They play on Saturday at Coachella, and you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Love makes the world go around.

Bikechella

So you just got your Coachella tickets, your group sent in the rental agreement and check for your vacation house, but you realize your 4 miles away from the venue. Sure you could walk it, but that would take a long time. You could call a cab, but most likely your going to wait for hours, because everyone else is doing the same thing. That's where the guys from Bikechella come into the picture. The concept is so great, yet so simple. Basically, Bikechella is renting out bikes for the festival go-ers easy transportation. Now you don't have to worry about walking miles, and wasting your time, you can rent a bike and get your exercise in for the weekend. Bikechella will also be holding weekly contests in which you can potentially win free tickets or a free bike rental. What a smart group of individuals. Check them out on Facebook and Twitter. Cheers to you Bikechella