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24/31 Days

Brainchild of Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and Raf Rundell (of Greco-Roman Soundsystem), The 2 Bears are two chaps from London with deeply established roots in the UK music scene. Their influence across the pond is definitely noticeable in the type of sounds that have been coming out of Europe lately. Their debut album Be Strong showcases their music as a curious mixture of house, funk, disco, dance, and soul.

They play Saturday. We suggest stopping by their set if you’re chasing that feel good vibe. You won’t be disappointed. Then pay (the very busy) Joe Goddard another visit, we assume later on in the day, for Coachella regulars Hot Chip and see what he can do when he’s got a live band behind his voice.

The 2 Bears – Work

The 2 Bears – Bear Hug

The 2 Bears – Ghosts and Zombies

Hot Chip – Night and Day (2 Bears ft. Trim edit)

Hot Chip – One Life Stand

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31/38 Days

The Neighbourhood is playing on Friday. Start your weekend off with some ‘Black and White’. The self-created genre fits perfectly when you take in these five LA residents’ music as a whole. We classify their music as either dark or happy (though most of their songs are definitely further down the gradient). Their break-out hit, arguably, Sweater Weather is the closest resemblance to a happy song. Either way, the passion that lead singer Jesse Rutherford exudes is contagious; sure to put in you a trance. Comparable to a catharsis, these guys will help clear your minds for the rest of the experiences that the Coachella Polo Fields offers.

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The Neighbourhood – Sweater Weather

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34/41 Days

When Robert DeLong‘s name popped up on the Coachella lineup, I was nothing short of ecstatic. The track that caught my attention was “Happy” when he opened for Dillon Francis a year ago. Since then, he’s been making waves across the entire music industry, which is no surprise considering his incredible musical talent. His debut album Just Movement has been receiving a lot of attention since it came out in early February. Every song on the album is different – which is refreshing. He mixes melodic pop/dance with driving electronic beats that are guaranteed to get you going. Especially live, but I’ll get to that. Even more spectacular and unique are the existentially spiritual musings; which, unexpectedly, blend perfectly within each song.

Robert DeLong – Happy

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The sultan of sultry, Aeroplane, just released his Not So Monthly Mix for March 2013. From start to finish it challenges you to stay still – don’t fight it.

LA Residents, catch him with Cassian and Tiger+Woods on March 15 at LURE in Hollywood. Tickets this cheap for a show this stacked shouldn’t be anywhere but in your pocket.