Coachella Artists of the Day: Jan. 19, 2026

The Chats

Origin: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

Genre / Subgenres: Rock / Punk rock, Hardcore punk, Garage punk

From the research that I've done, The Chats make music that's "Australian as hell," and I've never been, but I kind of get that. They quite possibly make the most in-your-face music I've listened to (so far) in the best way possible. Intentionally obnoxious, yet one hundred percent authentic, Eamon Sanwith's flat vocals about boredom and pub culture are shouted at you over buzzsaw guitars and drums that sound like a caveman is playing them. Again, these are all compliments, and it's a thrill to get lost in, even if it's just for 10 minutes.

Performing: Sunday

Stage Prediction: Sonora

For Fans of: Skegss, Cosmic Psychos, Viagra Boys

Key Tracks: Smoko / 6L GTR / Identity Theft

Live Set: Live in The K! Pit 2022 (London, England)

Rating: ★★★★

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Taemin

Origin: Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷

Genre / Subgenres: Pop / K-pop, Alternative R&B, Electropop

The SHINee member broke off from the group over a decade ago and has redefined what it meant to be a K-pop male soloist ever since. He's normalized gender-fluid aesthetics and emotional vulnerability in mainsteam K-pop, and this has made him a ver well-respected figure by fans and critics alike. His sound is fairly eerie, seductive, and elegant, but it's also quite dangerous and unsettling. It's often minimalist and melancholic, almost as if he's restrained, emitting a sense of intensity.

Performing: Saturday

Stage Prediction: Sahara

For Fans of: Jonghyun, Kai, The Weeknd

Key Tracks: Move / Criminal / Advice

Live Set: Veil Tour 2025 (Kobe, Japan)

Rating: ★★★★

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Ratings are on a 5-star scale