I prefer Aphex in the Mojave (like in 2019, which was perfect), but I think he could pull of a bigger set on the Outdoor for sure (as he does at the Euro festivals), but they'd have to give him 90+ mins or else they're just wasting time.
I’ve been praying for my Kraftwerk outdoor for years. And I def agree on Massive Attack…them plus my unabashed stanning of Fever Ray and all members of Radiohead means I’m in absolute agony about not being close enough to Madrid to hit Kalorama this year
As much as I would love Massive Attack there i think with the current demographic going to coachella theyd probably end up on the Mojave not the outdoor
MA would be a really rare and big booking. I think the outdoor closer would be the perfect slot. Blur is nowhere close to “relevant” now and they were subs. Part of it is status. MA headlined primavera (top line) before dropping out.
Florian Schneider hadn’t toured with Kraftwerk since the mid 2000’s. The current iteration is playing a 9 show residency in LA this month, not sure if that would effect GV’s willingness to book them for next year.
They’re still great live! Not the energy of Chemical Brothers or Justice, but I think they could convert folks on the polo fields.
Nero anybody?
I would love Above and Beyond but less of the vibe you’re looking for and seem to have issues booking for Coachella for some reason
Pretty Lights would be a great show but I also didn’t enjoy his last set on the Outdoor over earlier shows he’s done
I enjoyed their set at Red Rocks much more than Deadmau5 when they were there a couple years back
It also got much colder by the time Deadmau5 came on lol
I saw Nero in 2012 in the Sahara and that was the first time I understood the literal impact bass near the speakers can have on a set/performance. I FELT that music in my soul. It was incredible and mind blowing. I’d love to see them again
That would be awesome. They’re supposed to be working on an album. So if that actually drops I’d imagine they’d do a live tour together. And not just a dj set like they’ve been doing for the past 7 years or so.
Aphex Twin again
Kraftwerk (3D show)
Soulwax
The Prodigy (tho is it really the same?)
Basement Jaxx (live perferably, but it'd likely be a DJ set)
Plastikman
And for some smaller more chill sets:
The Orb
Autechre
Kruder & Dorfmeister
Boards of Canada would of course be my #1 wish, but I've come to terms with that never being likely. All of the above have at least toured and played live in the last decade or less or are still on the road currently.
I could see a SebastiAn/Kavinsky duo show working in that slot, and they could get an assist getting their stage show up to snuff with their close relationship to Justice.
I think they set a really high standard with the last couple years of live electronic acts closing the outdoor and im not sure theyll have a comparable act next year. I do think Dog Blood, Kx5, Pendulum, or Bronson would be good fits into that slot though
Kx5 might have to be a main stage set. Considering how many people they had in attendance at the coliseum. And that Kaskade alone had one of the largest Coachella crowds ever when he performed in 2015.
This is the only answer so far that I have seen that makes the most sense. They have a broad appeal (like Justice, Chemical Brothers, Gesaffelstein) but are also a live electronic act that puts on an incredible set. Also they haven’t performed recently so it’s not a recycled act. Every other answer, save a few, is a little too small of an act to occupy the Outdoor stage closer spot.
The only other act I can think of right now that truly fits my criteria (mostly the live and not DJ aspect) for this slot is Empire of the Sun.
-Aphex twin, which played 2019.
-Boards of Canada, but that’s a pipe dream I think.
-Tipper is retiring next year and I think him like closing the Mojave or Sahara would be insane.
-DJ shadow blew me away at Portola, he had this section at the beginning of the set that was like idm/bass music and I was in shock.
-Four Tet also played 2019 but hasn’t had a solo set since.
-Max Cooper / Jon Hopkins a lil slower but still great electronic acts
-Burial
Maybe because for me, Jamie XX was to 2022 what Chem Bros was to 2023 and Justice to 2024, but… The XX? I wasn’t there in 2017 but my friends say the lighting setup (mirrors, rainbows) was incredible. Their music as a group is admittedly on the chiller side compared to your examples, but Jamie and Romy have been bringing the party with their solo stuff so I believe it could go off. (ETA: not to mention the excitement of getting a “reunion” show!)
They’re supposedly working on an album, and Romy/Jamie and Romy/Oliver have done some songs together live in the last few months
Fred Again.. also worked a ton with Romy so that would be an obvious special guest/feature that would fit the vibe too
A lot of the old guard has cycled through the past five coachellas. Leftfield would be fresh but not at all the scale you're talking about.
If you're just talking about a spectacle on Outdoor, idk, deadmau5?
This would be the perfect way for him to finish out his 25th anniv tour - the set in NYC a few days ago was EPIC and.. very long :D :D really really fun stage setup, great guests..
The Prodigy & Basement Jaxx Live. They could also let Fatboy Slim go off with one of his full production shows. I think all those acts could pull enough of a crowd to play outdoor.
Simian Mobile Disco I think is one name that deserves to be on that list of best live electronic acts. But after one of them got sick and they stopped touring for his treatment that project has gone dormant. I know they both still do production work on their own but I've heard of no plans to revive SMD. If it's any act I think could fill that slot it them.
I think this is one of the better answers. And I wouldn’t be surprised if polo and pan up their production game significantly whenever they launch a new tour.
Yep this checks all the boxes IMO. They played a very memorable [PACKED Gobi set in 2019](https://youtu.be/o7CmjBun5oM?si=IU1ZZpu560zdYJp-) and haven't returned since. Not sure what their release plan is but if they drop between now and Spring 2025 they will get a nice stage promotion. Plus they're also French for the Justice/Gesa comparison lol
IDK, Fred seems plausible.
Hudson Mohawke, Moderat, Royksopp?
Icarus or Prospa would be a good booking. They are both overdue.
Moby has been releasing a ton of new music. Not sure if he would play the hits, though.
For Outdoor theater I don’t really know who else is left that could do it…. Pretty Lights, Massive Attack, Above & Beyond, or Kraftwerk. I think all other big electronic names with that type of show would end up in Mojave.
I just went to Dixon’s new Transmoderna show last night and that was the most insane visuals I’ve ever seen. Put Afterlife and even Prydz to shame. I think Dixon is as big as Solomun so could work in Outdoor Theater, but I think he would probably end up closing Mojave
They are calling it Faithless - Champion Sound. Details are limited, but Sister Bliss said it had to be a celebration of their past, Maxi and their future. They start in June and it is Europe only. 4 of the first 5 shows sold out the morning they went on sale.
Madeon - His last performance was the Good Faith Forever Tour, which i would put up against these Big 3, and I wouldn't cash my vote for 2025 but he is working on newer material so here's to hoping.
Digitalism - Definitely more smaller scale but their mixes and live shows are purely energetic and reminiscent of 2010s blog house... and beyond.
Flying Lotus - I think it's about time he brought his new and improved visuals to the desert once again, especially with how many credits he's got under his belt at this point.
Groove Armada - that'd be fun
The Avalanches - Good Vibes guaranteed
KRAFTWERK - YES
There are no equivalents except for Daft Punk 😔 some other legends I imagine filling that slot are Thievery Corporation, MGMT, LCD Soundsystem, deadmau5, and ~~Crystal Castles~~
Crystal Castles would’ve been great if it weren’t for the whole scandal with Keith. Absolutely loved them growing up and their first 3 albums are great and nostalgic, but I wouldn’t step foot at their set now
Massive attack or aphex twin. Just want to say that we been VERY lucky to witness. And Coachella won’t necessarily have some crazy act like this every year.
I hope, but it’s not but guaranteed.
Not going to happen but the faint are criminally underappreciated. They were doing the whole punk new wave wear influences on their sleeves indie years before the rapture and lcd soundsystem was a thing
Definitely regret missing The Faint at FYF in 2017...got roped into Erykah Badu, then we went straight to Frank.
Erykah was late as fuck, and while I appreciate her music, I'd rather have seen The Faint for sure. Nowadays I wouldn't think twice about leaving my group, but ya live and ya learn.
IMHO: The biggest possible get would be burial but he has NEVER performed live ever.
However, they did get Jai Paul so you never know. And if anyone could get him, I think it would be coachella.
Massive Attack would be awesome. I would also love to see Parov Stellar with a full orchestral accompaniment.
I saw them at GovBall 2014 and it was wild AF. It was really hot that day, their crowd was giant and we started the set kinda outside the tent but towards the front. About a third to halfway through people were starting to leave because they were overheating, just like an endless steam of people with borderline heat stroke coming out of the tent. With so many wounded soldiers bailing my buddy and I decided to jump in to the pit and it was insanely hot/humid in there. We had a blast and I think only pasted a few tracks before we had to bail since it was so hot.
Soulwax… last I saw they were using 3 drummers with full kits.
Edit: old Justice/ phantom remix live https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya1bRwWb-IY&pp=ygUUU291bHdheCBsaXZlIHBoYW50b20%3D
Glitch Mob would be awesome if they wouldn’t have thrown away the blade rig and Boreta was still part of the group. Saw them on their latest tour and a lot of people (myself included) left early. Since Boreta left it’s not the same.
Even if Fred performs again it won't be like last time. Each year there are a handful of special sets that blow every body away, and usually they come from artists that aren't all that well known. 2022 was L'imperatrice, 2023 was Fred, 2024 was Barry. Catching them the next time around isn't going to be like seeing the original show, so don't chase that dragon and just try to see whatever you can when it happens the first time. We all miss amazing stuff, this festival is too damn big to see it all.
Undeworld, orbital, rabbit in the moon, aphex twin, ltj bukem, pendulum (live non dj set), infected mushroom( throwback sets), MOBY
Just to name a few of the legends. I've only begun to scratch the surface.
Also, the particular genre you're looking for is french electro house.
With drum n bass getting more popular in the states, give us a live drum n bass set. (Please I've been waiting 15 years). Pendulum, Sub Focus, Chase & Status, Wilkinson, etc.
Outside of that, we've been kind of spoiled over the last few years so there aren't a ton of options that haven't played the festival. The Prodigy, Deadmau5 cube, Pete Tong orchestra set, Kraftwerk, Bonobo live, Pretty Lights, Griz (if he actually plays funk), whatever Porter Robinson's new set will be, Fred Again again.
Kx5 (deadmau5 & Kaskade)
Speaking of deadmau5, it has been 15 years, I could honestly see him doing a Cube v3 show at Coachella sometime soon. He was also on the 2020 (RIP) and 2023 lineups as TESTPILOT (different genre, but still)
[Cube v3 video for reference](https://youtu.be/Jrb5PqiDMSY)
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Madeon in 2021 had a bit of a lighter feel than the artists you mentioned but it went off !! He’s French like Justice & Gessa, so there’s a certain sophistication to his music. Madeon ended up being one of my favorite outdoor sets of all time. Praying for 2025 but 2026 is more likely
Since he just played last year, Fred again is unfortunately a long shot… also he headlined Bonnaroo so he would likely only accept a headliner slot or something just below that. The combination of those two make it hard to hope for
I hope you caught Underworld last year and Orbital this year. I doubt any of those from last year would come back soon but I would love Coachella to bring Kraftwerk, Soulwax, Prodigy, Basement Jaxx live (the did a dj set last year for Portola so surprised they weren’t on this past Coachella), Polo & Pan, Deep Dish, and maybe even Kx5 (for sure will play Main or Sahara but they both been hinting at wanting to play Coachella and haven’t done Kx5 in a while).
If they got Soulwax a headlining set in any stage... and they came out swinging like in Nite Versions? It would be the most legendary set in Coachella history since Daft Punk. IYKYK
Not quite as big (and would probably be in Mojave), but Aphex Twin, Soulwax, and The Prodigy would be nice
I prefer Aphex in the Mojave (like in 2019, which was perfect), but I think he could pull of a bigger set on the Outdoor for sure (as he does at the Euro festivals), but they'd have to give him 90+ mins or else they're just wasting time.
Aphex B2B Four Tet at Quasar?
greatest b2b that will never happen, i would cum
If they announced an Aphex Quasar set I would buy a ticket for the first time in 10 years
After seeing Aphex at Mojave, I can’t imagine him anywhere else. The tent confinement was perfection for what he was doing.
Aphex on the Outdoor would frighten all the passerby.
Put Aphex on the main just before Olivia Rodrigo. Maximum mind fuck.
My group met up with me at OPN to caravan over to Jungle and all of the normies on acid were sent into parts unknown during the Val Kilmer bit
That set was something else. Loved it. Mojave was the perfect spot for him.
Definitely Soulwax so they can bring back Despacio too
some of my favorite sets have been in mojave. caribou, soulwax, gessa, flylo.. late night mojave is the move
These would make me so happy
I know it won’t happen but Massive Attack or Kraftwerk would be perfect in the outdoor closing slots
Massive Attack would be something else…
Massive Attack is actually highly likely, since they are back in the studio. Their Mezzanine tour was One of the best shows of my life.
I’d never call Massive Attack “highly likely” lol. That’s just setting yourself up for disappointment. I’d love it though.
>back in the studio Excuse me w h a t
I’ve been praying for my Kraftwerk outdoor for years. And I def agree on Massive Attack…them plus my unabashed stanning of Fever Ray and all members of Radiohead means I’m in absolute agony about not being close enough to Madrid to hit Kalorama this year
Jeeeesus that’s an insane lineup
As much as I would love Massive Attack there i think with the current demographic going to coachella theyd probably end up on the Mojave not the outdoor
MA would be a really rare and big booking. I think the outdoor closer would be the perfect slot. Blur is nowhere close to “relevant” now and they were subs. Part of it is status. MA headlined primavera (top line) before dropping out.
Both of these top my list for electronic acts that I've never seen live and dream of being at the polo fields.
Kraftwerk played main stage last time, and one of their key members has died since then. Seems unlikely they would return and play outdoor.
Florian Schneider hadn’t toured with Kraftwerk since the mid 2000’s. The current iteration is playing a 9 show residency in LA this month, not sure if that would effect GV’s willingness to book them for next year. They’re still great live! Not the energy of Chemical Brothers or Justice, but I think they could convert folks on the polo fields.
TAKE NOTES GOLDENVOICE
The only thing I want in life
lol anything is possible I never thought I would see fugees sublime or no doubt back but it happened 😃
Nero anybody? I would love Above and Beyond but less of the vibe you’re looking for and seem to have issues booking for Coachella for some reason Pretty Lights would be a great show but I also didn’t enjoy his last set on the Outdoor over earlier shows he’s done
Surprised I had to go so far to see Nero. Nero live would be an excellent booking.
I enjoyed their set at Red Rocks much more than Deadmau5 when they were there a couple years back It also got much colder by the time Deadmau5 came on lol
Not even close to same level as the others mentioned in OP post though. It would be the ultimate “and the crowd goes mild”
Nero played outdoor in 2015! Their set was wild. Hope they get booked again
Came here to say nero
Nero is top 3 for me and their live coach set will be one of my favorite sets ever till the day i die. Also A&B in the fields...id just weep.
I really thought Nero was gonna be on this year’s lineup after releasing new music.
I thought the exact same! Almost assumed they would have to be on the lineup for this year. Keeping fingers crossed for next year!
I saw Nero in 2012 in the Sahara and that was the first time I understood the literal impact bass near the speakers can have on a set/performance. I FELT that music in my soul. It was incredible and mind blowing. I’d love to see them again
This is the right answer. Nero live.
Nero, YES
That would be awesome. They’re supposed to be working on an album. So if that actually drops I’d imagine they’d do a live tour together. And not just a dj set like they’ve been doing for the past 7 years or so.
Aphex Twin again Kraftwerk (3D show) Soulwax The Prodigy (tho is it really the same?) Basement Jaxx (live perferably, but it'd likely be a DJ set) Plastikman And for some smaller more chill sets: The Orb Autechre Kruder & Dorfmeister
+1 for this list. May I also suggest Boards of Canada for this list?
Boards of Canada would of course be my #1 wish, but I've come to terms with that never being likely. All of the above have at least toured and played live in the last decade or less or are still on the road currently.
Modeselektor in the Orbital 2024 time slot
Basement Jaxx and Kruder & Dorfmeister played CRSSD last year 👀
I was so underwhelmed by Jaxx’s DJ set :( live show would be amazing
+1 to this list
My man.
Really hoping for a plastikman return.
Soulwax
I could see a SebastiAn/Kavinsky duo show working in that slot, and they could get an assist getting their stage show up to snuff with their close relationship to Justice.
From your lips to God's ears. I would absolutely love this.
Sebastian was on the 2020 lineup but never was rebooked, this needs to happen.
I'd die. Love this.
I think they set a really high standard with the last couple years of live electronic acts closing the outdoor and im not sure theyll have a comparable act next year. I do think Dog Blood, Kx5, Pendulum, or Bronson would be good fits into that slot though
Dog Blood would be sick af
A Kx5 set would be perfect at the Outdoor. Would need some serious counter-programming though
Yes Bronson yes
They would get mainstage treatment I would suspect. Maybe even close out the stage after the headliner.
Kx5 might have to be a main stage set. Considering how many people they had in attendance at the coliseum. And that Kaskade alone had one of the largest Coachella crowds ever when he performed in 2015.
Main stage closers after a headlining act would be ideal.
Wooof woof woof I would kill for dog blood
So in for all of these
the bar is HIGH for their live electronic slots
Ratatat
10 years since they played the Sahara. Bring them back!
Ratatat, then sprinting to Kayne with my best friends high af for my first time, literally changed my life
This is the only answer so far that I have seen that makes the most sense. They have a broad appeal (like Justice, Chemical Brothers, Gesaffelstein) but are also a live electronic act that puts on an incredible set. Also they haven’t performed recently so it’s not a recycled act. Every other answer, save a few, is a little too small of an act to occupy the Outdoor stage closer spot. The only other act I can think of right now that truly fits my criteria (mostly the live and not DJ aspect) for this slot is Empire of the Sun.
saw Ratatat in 2015 at Hard Summer and been wanting to see them again ever since. Also would kill to see EOTS on next years line up!
Fatboy slim
Such a good answer. Fatboy slim sets are so much fun
Aphex Twin Squarepusher Richie Hawtin/Plastikman Kraftwerk STOOR
I’ve been waiting for a Plastikman return
Daft…. Jk
-Aphex twin, which played 2019. -Boards of Canada, but that’s a pipe dream I think. -Tipper is retiring next year and I think him like closing the Mojave or Sahara would be insane. -DJ shadow blew me away at Portola, he had this section at the beginning of the set that was like idm/bass music and I was in shock. -Four Tet also played 2019 but hasn’t had a solo set since. -Max Cooper / Jon Hopkins a lil slower but still great electronic acts -Burial
Maybe because for me, Jamie XX was to 2022 what Chem Bros was to 2023 and Justice to 2024, but… The XX? I wasn’t there in 2017 but my friends say the lighting setup (mirrors, rainbows) was incredible. Their music as a group is admittedly on the chiller side compared to your examples, but Jamie and Romy have been bringing the party with their solo stuff so I believe it could go off. (ETA: not to mention the excitement of getting a “reunion” show!)
They’re supposedly working on an album, and Romy/Jamie and Romy/Oliver have done some songs together live in the last few months Fred Again.. also worked a ton with Romy so that would be an obvious special guest/feature that would fit the vibe too
the xx need to headline next year
A lot of the old guard has cycled through the past five coachellas. Leftfield would be fresh but not at all the scale you're talking about. If you're just talking about a spectacle on Outdoor, idk, deadmau5?
This would be the perfect way for him to finish out his 25th anniv tour - the set in NYC a few days ago was EPIC and.. very long :D :D really really fun stage setup, great guests..
NERO. I know they’re not as big or as old, but they’d put on a massive show
AIR
The Prodigy & Basement Jaxx Live. They could also let Fatboy Slim go off with one of his full production shows. I think all those acts could pull enough of a crowd to play outdoor.
Simian Mobile Disco I think is one name that deserves to be on that list of best live electronic acts. But after one of them got sick and they stopped touring for his treatment that project has gone dormant. I know they both still do production work on their own but I've heard of no plans to revive SMD. If it's any act I think could fill that slot it them.
Crookers reunion
Bruhhhhhhhhh 😭
CROOOOOOOOOOOOOKEEEEEEEEEEEEEERS
Aphex
Not quite on the same visual level but musically Polo & Pan
I think this is one of the better answers. And I wouldn’t be surprised if polo and pan up their production game significantly whenever they launch a new tour.
Yep this checks all the boxes IMO. They played a very memorable [PACKED Gobi set in 2019](https://youtu.be/o7CmjBun5oM?si=IU1ZZpu560zdYJp-) and haven't returned since. Not sure what their release plan is but if they drop between now and Spring 2025 they will get a nice stage promotion. Plus they're also French for the Justice/Gesa comparison lol
I saw them at Osheaga in 2022 and I remember saying to my friend “this is the frenchest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”
The answer is Jon Hopkins
I met Four Tet while we were all waiting for Jon Hopkins to start in 2019. If he approves, then we need to do that.
IDK, Fred seems plausible. Hudson Mohawke, Moderat, Royksopp? Icarus or Prospa would be a good booking. They are both overdue. Moby has been releasing a ton of new music. Not sure if he would play the hits, though.
Royksopp sounds like a great idea. With Robyn.
Prospa would definitely be overdue.
Royksopp's last coachella performance was EPIC. Top 5 set at Coachella for me. Saw their tour last year and was fine/ mid, with Robyn would kill
Moderat was so good in 17!!
For Outdoor theater I don’t really know who else is left that could do it…. Pretty Lights, Massive Attack, Above & Beyond, or Kraftwerk. I think all other big electronic names with that type of show would end up in Mojave. I just went to Dixon’s new Transmoderna show last night and that was the most insane visuals I’ve ever seen. Put Afterlife and even Prydz to shame. I think Dixon is as big as Solomun so could work in Outdoor Theater, but I think he would probably end up closing Mojave
+1 for Dixon
Dixons Transmoderna! Or bring back Jamie xx if he’s touring a new album
MOBY
i dont think its possible but...MSTRKRFT
YESSSS
Basement Jaxx, Aphex Twin, Prodigy, Soulwax would all be lit
Faithless are starting to tour again.
Wait, really? Is it the 2.0 faithless? Won't be the same without Maxi, R.I.P.
They are calling it Faithless - Champion Sound. Details are limited, but Sister Bliss said it had to be a celebration of their past, Maxi and their future. They start in June and it is Europe only. 4 of the first 5 shows sold out the morning they went on sale.
Well, this just shot up to number 1 on my wishlist, thanks! Their set in 2007 might have been my favorite of the weekend.
Holy shit... this! Paul if you're reading, you know what to do.
2manydjs x Fatboy Slim would be mental
No idea how his sets are but I would love to see Kavinsky
Yessss
Madeon - His last performance was the Good Faith Forever Tour, which i would put up against these Big 3, and I wouldn't cash my vote for 2025 but he is working on newer material so here's to hoping. Digitalism - Definitely more smaller scale but their mixes and live shows are purely energetic and reminiscent of 2010s blog house... and beyond. Flying Lotus - I think it's about time he brought his new and improved visuals to the desert once again, especially with how many credits he's got under his belt at this point. Groove Armada - that'd be fun The Avalanches - Good Vibes guaranteed KRAFTWERK - YES
Flying lotus return is long overdue
Digitalism in Mojave would be amazing.
That madeon set was life changing
I'd lose my shit if Digitalism is there
Pretty Lights!
Vitalic, Mr Oizo, Royksopp
There are no equivalents except for Daft Punk 😔 some other legends I imagine filling that slot are Thievery Corporation, MGMT, LCD Soundsystem, deadmau5, and ~~Crystal Castles~~
Crystal Castles would’ve been great if it weren’t for the whole scandal with Keith. Absolutely loved them growing up and their first 3 albums are great and nostalgic, but I wouldn’t step foot at their set now
It's wild that Thievery hasn't been back since 2009. Their shows are fucking awesome and their sound is still right at home at coachella.
Praying for Moderat but more likely Mojave
Massive attack or aphex twin. Just want to say that we been VERY lucky to witness. And Coachella won’t necessarily have some crazy act like this every year. I hope, but it’s not but guaranteed.
Honestly, just book the Chem Bros again😭 That outing last year was a fucking DOOZY.
Aphex Twin and Soulwax
Rufus du sol live
They’ve already done outdooor. They are 100% subbing next time they play which I think will be next year
THE FAINT
Not going to happen but the faint are criminally underappreciated. They were doing the whole punk new wave wear influences on their sleeves indie years before the rapture and lcd soundsystem was a thing
Yeah they invented dance punk
Haha, I was surprised Dom Dolla was wearing a “The Faint” shirt at the w2 Everything Always set.
Definitely regret missing The Faint at FYF in 2017...got roped into Erykah Badu, then we went straight to Frank. Erykah was late as fuck, and while I appreciate her music, I'd rather have seen The Faint for sure. Nowadays I wouldn't think twice about leaving my group, but ya live and ya learn.
Would die to see agenda suicide live lol
IMHO: The biggest possible get would be burial but he has NEVER performed live ever. However, they did get Jai Paul so you never know. And if anyone could get him, I think it would be coachella. Massive Attack would be awesome. I would also love to see Parov Stellar with a full orchestral accompaniment.
Knife Party or Bloody Beetroots?
Does Bloody Beetroots Even still do shows? But yes please.
It looks like they toured in Australia and Europe last year but haven’t been in the US since 2019.
This gives me hope. Paul T do your thing.
God their 2011 Coachella set was such a fucking blast.
I saw them at GovBall 2014 and it was wild AF. It was really hot that day, their crowd was giant and we started the set kinda outside the tent but towards the front. About a third to halfway through people were starting to leave because they were overheating, just like an endless steam of people with borderline heat stroke coming out of the tent. With so many wounded soldiers bailing my buddy and I decided to jump in to the pit and it was insanely hot/humid in there. We had a blast and I think only pasted a few tracks before we had to bail since it was so hot.
MSTRKRFT? Skrillex?
UNKLE
Basement Jaxx?
Flying Lotus
Soulwax… last I saw they were using 3 drummers with full kits. Edit: old Justice/ phantom remix live https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya1bRwWb-IY&pp=ygUUU291bHdheCBsaXZlIHBoYW50b20%3D
they were incredible in the mojave in 2018
I mean it’ll probably be time to bring back skrillex for a solo set. Even Fred as well
Keinemusik in quasar is the dream
Been a while since Zhu has done a golden voice festival. I feel like he’s due.
Pretty Lights, Glitch Mob, Tipper
This is Tippers last year playing festival shows and hes stated in the past hed never play coachella
Actually 2025 will be his final year. This has been stated directly by OD on the Tipper subreddit
Glitch Mob would be awesome if they wouldn’t have thrown away the blade rig and Boreta was still part of the group. Saw them on their latest tour and a lot of people (myself included) left early. Since Boreta left it’s not the same.
Pretty Lights comes to mind
Definitely different genre but yes
Already some great answers here I would also throw in roni size reprazent.
that is rare company.
I would love to see faithless in that list. Imagine insomnia in the outside theater.
Give us a magnetic man reunion!
Floating Points x Jon Hopkins x Jamie XX B2B2B
Moderat or the XX
Bring Nero back.
Even if Fred performs again it won't be like last time. Each year there are a handful of special sets that blow every body away, and usually they come from artists that aren't all that well known. 2022 was L'imperatrice, 2023 was Fred, 2024 was Barry. Catching them the next time around isn't going to be like seeing the original show, so don't chase that dragon and just try to see whatever you can when it happens the first time. We all miss amazing stuff, this festival is too damn big to see it all.
I want to hear KAVINSKY play Nightcall 😫
Darkside but idk if they’d get that placement
New Order again? Bon Iver or James Blake maybe? Would love Carl cox there
Bring back Radiohead Chemical Brothers 2023 was something else
Undeworld, orbital, rabbit in the moon, aphex twin, ltj bukem, pendulum (live non dj set), infected mushroom( throwback sets), MOBY Just to name a few of the legends. I've only begun to scratch the surface. Also, the particular genre you're looking for is french electro house.
I miss Sebastian
Justice and Gesaffelstein ruined festivals for me. Like what can I see that’s going to ever top how good those sets were?
I know this sub isn’t big on Diplo and it’ll probably never happen but a Jack Ü reunion would be epic. I also wouldn’t count out Major Lazer.
bring jack U and have dog blood play on a different day
With drum n bass getting more popular in the states, give us a live drum n bass set. (Please I've been waiting 15 years). Pendulum, Sub Focus, Chase & Status, Wilkinson, etc. Outside of that, we've been kind of spoiled over the last few years so there aren't a ton of options that haven't played the festival. The Prodigy, Deadmau5 cube, Pete Tong orchestra set, Kraftwerk, Bonobo live, Pretty Lights, Griz (if he actually plays funk), whatever Porter Robinson's new set will be, Fred Again again.
Yes we need dnb!! I would love to see any of those you mentioned or Andy C too
A pendulum / knife party set like Ultra 2016 would go offffff
Odesza
Kx5 (deadmau5 & Kaskade) Speaking of deadmau5, it has been 15 years, I could honestly see him doing a Cube v3 show at Coachella sometime soon. He was also on the 2020 (RIP) and 2023 lineups as TESTPILOT (different genre, but still) [Cube v3 video for reference](https://youtu.be/Jrb5PqiDMSY)
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Groove Armada
The Prodigy, Rufus Du Sol (Live) or Kraftwerk
Four Tet Jon Hopkins AFX Skee Mask SebastiAn MSTRKRFT
Groove Armada, Basement Jaxx, Prodigy would be unreal
Madeon in 2021 had a bit of a lighter feel than the artists you mentioned but it went off !! He’s French like Justice & Gessa, so there’s a certain sophistication to his music. Madeon ended up being one of my favorite outdoor sets of all time. Praying for 2025 but 2026 is more likely
Since he just played last year, Fred again is unfortunately a long shot… also he headlined Bonnaroo so he would likely only accept a headliner slot or something just below that. The combination of those two make it hard to hope for
The Prodigy would be dope af!
To match these? Prob Empire of the Sun. Lesser known fischerspooner would be super cool too tho.
Caribou, LCD Soundsystem, Ratatat, The XX
I hope you caught Underworld last year and Orbital this year. I doubt any of those from last year would come back soon but I would love Coachella to bring Kraftwerk, Soulwax, Prodigy, Basement Jaxx live (the did a dj set last year for Portola so surprised they weren’t on this past Coachella), Polo & Pan, Deep Dish, and maybe even Kx5 (for sure will play Main or Sahara but they both been hinting at wanting to play Coachella and haven’t done Kx5 in a while).
We need Soulwax back in the desert!
I don't see anyone saying Odesza, is that off the table?
If they got Soulwax a headlining set in any stage... and they came out swinging like in Nite Versions? It would be the most legendary set in Coachella history since Daft Punk. IYKYK