With this year being one of the most unique lineups in the festival’s history, we’re taking a look at five artists who are breaking barriers.
When the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival first originated in 1999, the festival was rooted in the underground punk scene. The early renditions of the Southern California event featured a heavy rock-music billing, with headline acts like Rage Against the Machine, Oasis, and Jane’s Addiction. But Coachella also embraced other obscure genres at the time, such as dance and hip-hop. As the festival’s popularity grew, the Goldenvoice production championed more genres and…