Meet: DIIV (Coachella 2013 Artist)

DIIV (formerly known as Dive) feel like a throwback to the indie scene of the 90's and it is even somewhat reminiscent of The Cure at times. They have one album out, Oshin which you can listen to in its entirety below.

I've compiled some of their videos and songs for you to get to know them better. 

DIIV play Coachella on Sunday April 14 & 21

http://youtu.be/KI79GPXAICM

http://youtu.be/L702zw6Ilqs

http://youtu.be/nSjXQJeVrtU

Meet Divine Fits (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Divine Fits was formed after Spoon's Britt Daniel suggested to Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner and it wasn't long before their first performance came about and then their first album, A Thing Called Divine Fits. 

Divine Fits play Coachella Friday April 12 & 19. 

Below I have compiled a link to hear their first album and some videos to get to know them better. 

http://youtu.be/HqKESoRWitU

http://youtu.be/8NqbhygoDSA

http://youtu.be/aoJt3zFl3fg

Meet Robert DeLong (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Billboard describes Robert Delong's story very well: 

“Here’s a story you don’t hear much anymore in this YouTube sensation(!), social media era: Aspiring musician practices for hours daily and plays live shows until he’s spotted by a label exec, who signs him to a record deal. That’s what happened for Robert DeLong, the Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist whose striking debut album “Just Movement,” comes out on Feb. 5 through Glassnote Records. Trained as a drummer, DeLong has created a sound that reflects his dance music influences and an indie-rock sensibility that’s as club-ready as it is headphone-friendly. Its release is just days away, but stream the full LP exclusively on Billboard.com”

—BILLBOARD.COM

Click here to stream the new album ‘Just Movement’!

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/1537551/robert-delong-just-movement-exclusive-album-premiere

Below are some additional songs and videos to get to know Robert DeLong better. 

He plays Coachella April 14 & 21st

http://youtu.be/nnSyu4eZkZ4 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzQa7eIoMgU

Meet: Kids These Days (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Chicago based, Kids These Days have a funky mixture of hip hop, soul and jazz with live horns, several singers, MC's and everything. 

You can say they are kind of like a younger version of The Roots but not they are not strictly hip hop.

Their excellent album Traphouse Rock produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy is available as a free download.  
Yes, absolutely free! What are you waiting for? It's free music!

They have a popular song, Doo-Wah where they use the music of The Pixies in a very interesting way.

Kids These Days play Coachella Saturday, April 13 & 20.

Below is a compilation of their songs and videos to help you get to know them more. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4DAUMuvBmM&feature=share&list=UUE0BAKx5m2_xM0QV9gonIvA

http://youtu.be/_60ihLGHylc

Meet: Vintage Trouble (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Vintage Trouble (VT) are a rock & soul band that formed in Hollywood. They have one album out, The Bomb Shelter Sessions. This is perfect for fans of Jimi Hendrix and classic rock and roll and soul done just right. They are one of my favorite lineup discoveries and I am excited to see them live!

Their electric performances have made Vintage Trouble rise to the top and they are currently the opening act for The Who's North American tour.

Their fans have become known as Troublemakers and are considered a key component to their success and live shows .

Want to become a Troublemaker?

VT play Coachella on Saturday April 13 & 20.

Take a listen, feel the groove and become a troublemaker:    

http://youtu.be/6fbMmrDItSg 

http://youtu.be/cqnfXq6o_Fo 

http://youtu.be/5pDr7cQgTHk

http://youtu.be/ThZZnS4Jvwc

Meet: Purity Ring (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Canadian electronic synth-dream-pop duo, Purity Ring formed in 2010 and is made up by vocalist Megan James and Corin Roddick who does the music.

Their music has an electronic synth-pop that has described by some as indietronica.

They have one full length album, Shrines. Recently, they released a cover of the song Grammy by Soulja Boy.

Purity Ring plays Coachella on Friday, April 12 & 19. 

You should get there early for them.

Below are some songs and videos to get to know them better whether you are going to the festival or not:

http://youtu.be/Xqw4wo8vdY8

http://youtu.be/PmRraoL9v7k 

http://youtu.be/wVcOwVD4V30

Meet: Local Natives (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Local Natives are an indie rock band from L.A. They have received critical acclaim for their first album, Gorilla Manor and they just recently released their 2nd album, Hummingbird. They are the kind of band that get better with each listen. It's hard to categorize them as only indie rock as their sound expands into psych-folk, they use afro-pop guitar licks, and are very percussion driven. 

Take a listen for yourself and you decide

Local Natives play Coachella on Friday April 12 & 19

Here are some videos of theirs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHv_IgOk7Ic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pZkZguPAPs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmefFcRJbXE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnTacC1qUmE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1dFjloBZYo

http://youtu.be/h2zWfxW60z0

Meet: The Lumineers (Coachella 2013 Artist)

There are quite a few roots revivalists acts out now and I am pretty sure that by now you have heard The Lumineers. Their music particularly their song Ho Hey has been used in several commercials, movie trailers and can be heard just about anywhere there is a radio nearby.

Chances are you already know them, but here's an opportunity to get to know them even more or to get to know them completely if you haven't hear of them yet. 

The Lumineers may not have the most original sound. In fact, they have said that they are not trying to reinvent the wheel. They are really good at what they do, writing simple and relatable songs. These songs along with their old-time instrumentation adds personality and gives each song their own vibe.

The Lumineers are set to play Coachella Sunday April 14 & 21

Below are some songs and videos for you to listen to and get to know them: 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvCBSSwgtg4

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnTxjfVZlPs

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6e5wxzPsQM

Meet: Allen Stone (Coachella 2013 Artist)

Allen Stone describes himself as a hippie with soul and some have called him the hipster with soul. Either way, wow does he have soul indeed! He's been one of my Coachella lineup discoveries that blew away on the first listen. His voice is pitch-perfect and emits so much emotion.  I also love that he has some social commentary in his lyrics. Take a listen, I am sure you'll be pleased.

Allen Stone plays Coachella on Saturday April 13 & April 20, 2013.

Below are some songs and videos for you to listen to and hear what I am talking about. Enjoy:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Hy6kp5kIs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G29lvYkSjY

Meet: ∆ alt-J (Coachella 2013 Artist)

English art rock group, ∆ (pronounced alt-J) recently won the coveted Mercury prize for their debut album An Awesome Wave. Take a listen to it, it's not for everybody but I do feel like it's the kind of album that grows on you with each listen. 

∆ (alt-J) play Coachella on Friday, April 12 & 19.




∆ (alt-J) were also recently featured on the Silver Linings Playbook soundtrack with a new track not on their debut album

They had one of my favorite videos of 2012 as well for their single, Breezeblocks:
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVeMiVU77wo 

Here are some additional videos from their debut album:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npvNPORFXpc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg6BwvDcANg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNYjOVo5IEw