2011 Festival

On April 15 to 17 with a lineup that blended indie rock royalty, alternative heavyweights, and hip-hop flair, Coachella returned, signaling the festival’s ongoing evolution into a genre-spanning cultural landmark. Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, and The Strokes led the charge as headliners, each bringing a unique energy to the desert stage.

Kanye West delivered what many consider…