ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
Writer Brian Orloff headed to Coachella this weekend, out in the desert of Indio, California, to catch up with some of the vast range of buzzworthy acts playing the festival this year. Listen to what disco-pop act the Scissor Sisters, London post-punk outfit Bloc Party, irreverent British newcomers Art Brut and rising hip-hopper Lady Sovereign have to say about performing for the crowd of thousands -- and what they're up to next.
Singer Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters talks about their gold lame-spangled live act, the evolution of dance music, festival fashion do's and don'ts, and the band's upcoming album.
Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke talks about jonesing to see Madonna's act, playing the festival for the second year running and getting back in the studio.
Lady Sovereign talks about playing America, spraying herself with beer onstage, working with the Streets and her new album.
Art Brut frontman Eddie Argos talks about why he hates James Blunt, the difference between American and British festivals, and getting amped up for the band's upcoming tour.