Aloe Blacc: This Neo-soul crooner is one of the best showmen working today.
Top Track: “I Need A Dollar”
Haim: Three sisters who grew up in the San Fernando Valley will bring you back to the 1970s.
Top Track: “The Wire”
Dum Dum Girls: The rock group recently collaborated with Bret Easton Ellis on a short film.
Top Track: “Coming Down”
Broken Bells: The brilliant mixture of super producer Danger Mouse and frontman James Mercer.
Top Track: “After the Disco”
Nico Jaar: A Chilean-American who offers a minimalist reprieve from pounding house music.
Top Track: “Angles”
Chromeo: A French Canadian electrofunk duo that will put you in a good mood.
Top Track:
“Fancy Footwork”
Outkast: Two titans of southern rap reunite after pursuing successful solo careers.
Top Track:
“Rosa Parks”
Temples: The British rock act released its debut album, “Sun Structures,” to wide acclaim.
Top Track:
“Shelter Song”
Banks: A Los Angeles-born songstress whose minimal R&B evokes The Weeknd.
Top Track:
“Waiting Game”
Pharrell Williams: The hitmaking producer released his second solo album this year.
Top Track:
“Hunter”
Syd Arthur: The British quartet deftly mixes funk, folk and jam rock.
Top Track:
“Edge of the Earth”
Lorde: This seventeen-year old phenom makes her Coachella debut.
Top Track:
“Tennis Court”
Empire of the Sun: The Australian duo return to Coachella two years ago after bringing audiences to their feet with pounding synths.
Top Track:
“Walking on a Dream”
Nas: The New York rap icon released his best record 20 years ago this year.
Top Track:
“New York State of Mind”
Little Dragon: The Swedish group puts on a hell of a live show, blending electro beats with poppy vocals.
Top Track:
“Ritual Union”
Blood Orange: One of those acts that is a one-man show, Dev Hynes has also written for The Chemical Brothers and Florence and the Machine.
Top Track:
“You’re Not Good Enough”
Disclosure: The duo’s debut album, “Settle” was also one of the best albums of last year.
Top Track:
“When A Fire Starts to Burn”
Beck: Though not the most energetic performers, the multi-talented musician released one of this year’s best albums.
Top Track:
“Devil’s Haircut”
Poolside: This blend of disco and rock is the perfect act to watch while laying down and relaxing in the middle of the day.
Top Track:
“Next to You”
Alesso: A little tired from day drinking? Head over the Sahara tent and start dancing.
Top Track:
“Years”
Arcade Fire: They delivered one of the best performances at the festival in 2011, expelling balls of light into the audience.
Top Track:
“Rebellion (Lies)”
