The long-anticipated Coachella lineup is now here and whether or not you plan on attending the festival, we have compiled a list of the best albums to listen in preparation to familiarise yourself with the headliners.
With three big-name headliners: Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean, we are guaranteed some majorly fresh tunes this spring.
Frank Ocean
As fans seemingly predicted online, Frank Ocean is set to perform this April, after being part of the cancelled 2020 lineup and dropping out of 2021’s festival, it was only right for him to make an appearance this year, as in conversation with the Los Angeles Times, co-founder Paul Tollett it was made clear that the festival was in pursuit of him.
Not having released a full album since Blonde in 2016, we would make it a must-listen-to-album pre-Coachella. Frank Ocean’s discography would prove to only occupy two hours of your time and so why not give his debut album channel ORANGE a listen to further gauge the nature of his lyricism?
Bad Bunny
For the artist attached to 2022’s biggest album Un Verano Sin Ti and Spotify’s appointed most-streamed artist of 2022, Bad Bunny’s headline only made sense to us.
Latin, electronic, hip hop, trap, reggae, pop, house, etc. the list goes on. Bad Bunny for sure will be providing an ambient atmosphere with his performances at Coachella weekends this year.
To prepare, we would suggest listening to his latest and increasingly most prolific album Un Verano Sin Ti. Providing an amalgamation of Caribbean summer tunes to uplift your aura and supply the vibes perfect for a festival of exuberance.
BLACKPINK
Exciting revelations! BLACKPINK stand as the first-ever k-pop headliner at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, since the inaugural festival was held in 1999.
Actively performing within the mainstream since 2016, girl group BLACKPINK, consisting of four members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa, has quickly made its mark on the industry. Having won/ been nominated for various MTV, MAMA, Teen Choice and more awards, it only makes sense for them to headline at this year’s festival and continue to diversify the festivals’ image. We suggest that you give their newest 2022 album a listen to hype yourself up for their highly anticipated set.
Get ready to grab your weekend passes and embark on a melodic desert escapade this spring!
Words By: Hannah Doherty
Header Image: Coachella
