Coachella Artists of the Day: Dec. 15, 2025

NewDad

Origin: Galway, Ireland

Genre / Subgenres: Rock / Indie rock, Dream Pop, Shoegaze

It's giving The Clash at Demonhead from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Running bass lines, pragmatic percussion, and half-whispered/half-spoken lyrics, the Irish trio just make it happen. The female-fronted band get a lot of their inspiration from The Cure. Just give "Angel" one listen and I guarantee you'll hear it within the first three seconds.

Performing: Friday

Stage Prediction: Sonora

For Fans of: beabadoobee, The Cure, Blondshell

Key Tracks: Angel / Blue / Roobosh

Live Set: Audiotree Live 2025 (Chicago, Illinios, USA)

Rating: ★★★★

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Davido

Origin: Lagos, Nigeria

Genre / Subgenres: Afrobeats / Afropop, R&B, dancehall

Although Davido's musical roots are deeply West African, he's American by technicality. David Adeleke was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but was raised in Nigeria. As he got older, he bounced between the two continents before finding success in his trademark sound, which is effortlessly danceable afrobeats that seamlessly blends hip-hop, R&B, highlife, and dancehall. Luckily, his dual citizenship has made him more accessible to other artists to collaborate, thus reaching a more global listening audience.

Performing: Saturday

Stage Prediction: Mojave

For Fans of: Burna Boy, Mayorkun, Wizkid

Key Tracks: With You / Fall / If

Live Set: O2 Arena 2024 (with The Compozers)(London, England)

Rating: ★★★½

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Ratings are on a 5-star scale