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Coachella Artists of the Day: Jan. 16, 2026

  • Writer: Justin Recio
    Justin Recio
  • Jan 17
  • 2 min read

FKA twigs

Origin: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Genre / Subgenres: Pop / Avant pop, Art pop, Alternative R&B


2025 dropout, FKA twigs, is back on the bill for 2026, and let's hope it sticks this time because the anticipation is higher than ever. One of the most unique acts on the lineup, twigs sits at the crossroads of not only music, but also dance, visual art, and performance. Every album of hers has been a conceptual knockout. She embraces each skill equally and then applies them to her live sets. As for her sound, it's very alien-like and futuristic, but she manages to keep it deeply human and emotionally dense. Her voice is ethereal and sounds almost fragile, but when paired with her minimalist production, it reveals her inner monologues and builds worlds.

Performing: Sunday
Stage Prediction: Outdoor Theatre
For Fans of: Arca, Kelela, Sevdaliza
Key Tracks: Two Weeks / Cellophane / Pendulum
Rating: ★★★★½

Royel Otis

Origin: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genre / Subgenres: Pop / Indie pop, Indie rock, Pop rock


Royel Otis sounds like a cool band name, but it's simply the duo's first names put together, Royel and Otis. After a string of well-received EPs, a breakthrough single ("Oysters In My Pocket"), and viral covers of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's "Murder on the Dancefloor" and The Cranberries' "Linger", the Australian pair have risen to prominence. They're as indie as they could get by blending multiple flavors into one. Listen closely, and you'll get notes of indie pop, indie rock, new wave, pop rock, post-punk, and psychedelic. It's often cheerful and melodic, and it feels like it could've been released 25 years ago.

Performing: Saturday
Stage Prediction: Outdoor Theatre
For Fans of: Spacey Jane, Wallows, The Rions
Rating: ★★★★
Ratings are on a 5-star scale

 
 
 

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