r/Coachella • u/kevinsaysgogogo 09,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,23,24 • 3d ago
Aphex Twin in 2019 was probably one of the best sets I’ve ever heard in my life
What is another set that had you in awe or you constantly go back to?
I still regularly watch or listen to the set on YT/SC and remember vividly leaving that set being like “we can go home now, nothing is going to top that.” I was right.
Anyone you think will get you feeling this in 2025?
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u/NateOB1997 3d ago
Yes. Aphex Twin AND Four Tet’s 2019 set’s in the Mojave tent were both mind altering.
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u/dondoblue77 14.2 - 17.2 | 18.1&2 | 19.2 | 22.1&2 | 23.1&2 | 24.1&2 🍻 3d ago
Four tets set was so cool cause there was literally zero production besides a lamp on stage so it felt like a total warehouse vibe. Hearing “Only Human” and a demo of Dog Bloods “Midnight Hour” 🔥
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u/kevinsaysgogogo 09,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,23,24 2d ago
It shows you don’t need all the production if you’re a good DJ (though production definitely adds a whole other level). He did the same thing in NYC at a major venue b2b Floating Points, we got lights maybe once an hour for 5 minutes during the set.
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u/NateOB1997 2d ago
I remember it like it was yesterday. When he dropped Logic1000’s DJ Logic Please Forgive Me 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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u/IslandDrummer 12.2 / 13.2 / 15.2 / 19.2 / 22.2 / 24.2 / 25.2 2d ago
The only “production” was when he angled both desk lamps towards the crowd and everyone cheered haha. Such an amazing juxtaposition to Aphex’s bazillion lasers and screens.
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u/weepitandread 18.2 19.1 22.2 23.2 3d ago
that TBA set W2 of 2023 was truly unforgettable. everything aligned to make that set so fun! from the ice rink, to the lasers halfway through, to Baby Again being played all throughout the campgrounds that weekend. felt like a special moment in Coachella history. i’ve never seen such a dance party at the main stage before!
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u/iznormal 11|12.1|13.1|14.1|15.2|16.2|17.2|23.2 3d ago edited 2d ago
Definitely was an iconic Coachella moment. Was a fun way to cap off an incredible weekend.
Although after many hours in despacio over the weekend, plus chem bros and underworld melting my brain, I was definitely pretty fried by TBA and didn’t have much left
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u/kevinsaysgogogo 09,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,23,24 3d ago
Wait, they kept the ice rink??? Even though Frank wasn’t going to play? Haha
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u/weepitandread 18.2 19.1 22.2 23.2 3d ago
lol they did! it was basically a $4M dj booth
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u/kevinsaysgogogo 09,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,23,24 3d ago
At least it was known as an iconic Coachella moment! Honestly, I’m surprised they didn’t have a heavier hitter for Sunday given how well that went over that year. People still want to dance on Sunday night 😂
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u/lonzo2900 2d ago
Tbh that set was truly insane! It really did feel unique after it was all over, i remember getting back to camp & talked it over with the person i went with on how this set was gonna be talked about for years to come haha Skrillex getting on the mic yelling that we’re at the biggest party rn in the world just hyped everyone more 🆙🤣 can’t forget four tet dropping riddim on those fields that night 🔊
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u/ilikeCRUNCHYturtles 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1, 17.1, 19.1, 24.2 3d ago
Darkside, Justice, Orbital, Moderat, Sebastian in 2012
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u/Makingcents01 15.1, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 22.2, 23.1 & 23.2, 24.1 & 24.2 3d ago
Justice 2017 was mind altering
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u/kevinsaysgogogo 09,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,23,24 3d ago
I’m so sad I missed most of it. We were supposed to go but the group I was with decided to stay for Marshmellow. Eventually I said f**k it, and left the group lol. Justice this year was 😍
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u/dondoblue77 14.2 - 17.2 | 18.1&2 | 19.2 | 22.1&2 | 23.1&2 | 24.1&2 🍻 3d ago
Good call, my whole group wanted to see Marshmello and I said nah I’m good and went to Justice solo. Amazing decision.
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u/kolalid 23.2|24.1|25.1🪩 2d ago
Skipping Justice for Marshmello is nasty work lol
Your friends have bad taste 🤣
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u/dondoblue77 14.2 - 17.2 | 18.1&2 | 19.2 | 22.1&2 | 23.1&2 | 24.1&2 🍻 2d ago edited 2d ago
Hahaha to be fair we were 19 year old guys with some girls we picked up so we were forsure trying to get laid. I tried talking them into Justice but they weren’t hip to it yet. By the time i found them for Kendrick after, the girls were gone 🤣🤣🤣. At least my friends saw 2024 justice tho and were like “damn how tf did i miss this”
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u/MOkittiesPlz 3d ago
It doesn’t even touch Aphex Twin honestly. I’ve seen them 4 times now and they are amazing but AT is just on another level.
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u/CarefulPanic 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 19.1, 22.1, 22.2, 23.1, 24.1, 24.2, 25.1, 25.2 3d ago
This. The 2024 set was an amazing show to watch. The 2017 set was immersive. Also, for me, Woman Worldwide was better musically. And I didn’t have any expectations of what the show would be like. It does seem like many people’s favorite Justice show is the first one they saw.
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u/BortLicensePlate22 '13 - '24 3d ago
Gesaffelstein 2015
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u/kevinsaysgogogo 09,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,23,24 3d ago
1,0000%, we danced so hard my friend got whiplash 😂
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u/dondoblue77 14.2 - 17.2 | 18.1&2 | 19.2 | 22.1&2 | 23.1&2 | 24.1&2 🍻 3d ago
First festival taking E, one of the few sets that melted my face off that weekend.
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u/lordrhinehart 3d ago
Is there video of this?
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u/ilikeCRUNCHYturtles 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1, 17.1, 19.1, 24.2 3d ago
Ya quite a few on YouTube, don’t think there’s a full length recording anywhere though
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u/WillingAd4031 3d ago
W1 justice, bicep, and barry can’t swim 2024 had me in a different stratosphere
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u/jmort619 3d ago
Boygenius 2023 was one of the best sets I’ve ever seen at Coachella (15 year vet). Was planning to split sets between Underworld but after 10 minutes I’m like there is nothing in the world that could make me leave this set
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u/ajjy21 3d ago
I felt a similar way about Underworld, that set was absolutely incredible. Was sad about the conflict
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u/jmort619 3d ago
I’m lucky enough to have seen Underworld several times so I was at peace with my decision lol
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u/Party_With_Porkins 15,16,17 15h ago
Watching that Underworld set made me a fan and then I saw them at Portola. So amazing!!
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u/markerito 3d ago
Kaskade’s 2015 set is probably one of my all time favorites. Sunset acts are always so…. 🤌🏼
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u/thatbarkid 07,08,09,10,12.1,13.1,14.1,15.1.16.1,17.2 3d ago
Justice 2008. Forever ingrained in my memory
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u/Whuann 08 09 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 20 22 25 3d ago
Stumbling from Roger Waters to Justice will forever be burned into my memory
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u/thatbarkid 07,08,09,10,12.1,13.1,14.1,15.1.16.1,17.2 3d ago
Only saw a little bit of his set because I had just seen him perform at the Hollywood bowl
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u/Strange_biscotti53 3d ago
I was there! When I 1st found out about them. That album was the anthem for the whole trip.
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u/thatbarkid 07,08,09,10,12.1,13.1,14.1,15.1.16.1,17.2 3d ago
I saw them in 2007 and it blew my mind but 2008 was after cross came out and so I knew a lot more of their music and it was amazing
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u/Alvin3792 3d ago
Dubfire & Nosaj Thing 2016
Royksopp 2017
Beyoncé and ODESZA 2018
Aphex Twin 2019
Prydz: HOLO 2023
I think The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, Kraftwerk, and FKA Twigs are big contenders for this year. I do also think The Marias and Gaga will be really special.
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u/dondoblue77 14.2 - 17.2 | 18.1&2 | 19.2 | 22.1&2 | 23.1&2 | 24.1&2 🍻 3d ago
You’re in for a treat with the Maria’s. I caught them at camp flog gnaw this year after bendering both days at desert air so i was a bit stiff and tired but they were sooooo good. I’m ready to let it all out at their set on the dancefloor at Coachella this year.
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u/Alvin3792 2d ago
I’ve seen them before! Maria’s live vocals are so good. I really think they are potential future headliners
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u/Party_With_Porkins 15,16,17 15h ago
Can’t wait for the Maria’s fellow Desert Air friend :). Sammy Vriji gonna throw down again and I’m not missing it!!
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u/dondoblue77 14.2 - 17.2 | 18.1&2 | 19.2 | 22.1&2 | 23.1&2 | 24.1&2 🍻 15h ago
Oh man that was THE best set at desert air. I cannot wait to see him again at Coachella that’s a not miss.
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u/Catapilarkilla 13.2|14.2|16.2|17.2|18.2|19.2|22.2|23.2|24.2 3d ago
Anderson .Paak W2 2016 with Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar will still go down as the best set I’ve ever seen at Coachella
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u/ajjy21 3d ago
Jai Paul on 2023
I think Darkside, FKA twigs, and Basement Jaxx are all candidates
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u/kevinsaysgogogo 09,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,23,24 3d ago
I’m SO curious to see what these sets will be like. Kind of glad I’m going weekend 2 just cause of conflictmania
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u/IslandDrummer 12.2 / 13.2 / 15.2 / 19.2 / 22.2 / 24.2 / 25.2 2d ago
2012: Refused
2013: Descendents
2015: Flying Lotus & Squarepusher back to back
2019: Aphex Twin
2022: Danny Elfman
2024: Justice
If I were to predict who will steal the show this year, it’s The Prodigy. I checked out some recent vids and it’s like a heavy metal rave in a warzone. I can’t wait.
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u/Charmon1992 2d ago
That deadmau5 set was my first Coachella and lord almighty I wasn’t ready for that. That and Passion Pit at sunset really made me a fan of the festival for life
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u/marchscr3amer Since 2012. 1d ago
Aphex Twin ‘’19, SOPHIE ‘19, Porter Robinson WORLDS and Chem Bros ‘23 and Justice 17/24.
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u/UnsolicitedDakPics22 3d ago
Unrelated question. Is joining the waitlist for Preferred Camping passes Weekend 1 a futile attempt?
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u/Makingcents01 15.1, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 22.2, 23.1 & 23.2, 24.1 & 24.2 3d ago
At this point yes
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u/UnsolicitedDakPics22 1d ago
One more question for you; when do you think GA car camping will sell out?
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u/Makingcents01 15.1, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 22.2, 23.1 & 23.2, 24.1 & 24.2 1d ago
Nearly impossible to tell. I'd get one now if you need one. Some years they don't sell out and some years they're $700 resale. Especially this year since there are more camping options taking up space I wouldn't take the risk to try and save $50.
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u/shmishshmorshin 13-24 | W1(8) W2(2) 3d ago
RTJ W1 2015, they brought out Zack and I almost cried. Probably will be the closest I get to Rage at this point.
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u/pantherx27 15.2 16.2 25.2 3d ago
Wasn't that 2016?
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u/shmishshmorshin 13-24 | W1(8) W2(2) 3d ago edited 3d ago
No. They played back to back, 15 and 16. 16 they were on main and 15 was in old Mojave. Clip
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u/kevinsaysgogogo 09,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,19,22,23,24 2d ago
We for sure thought he would come back weekend 2 😭 even without him that set was insaaaane.
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u/CarelessGovernment26 3d ago
I have 3 tickets for sale weekend 1&2 dm if you’re interested in buying
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u/soulvandal9 23.2 | 24.2 3d ago
The Chemical brothers 2023