State Champ Radio Lists
04/25/2024
The buried gems worth unearthing from our favorite albums of 20 years ago.
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Katie Atkinson, Eric Renner Brown, Kyle Denis, Thom Duffy, Jason Lipshutz, Rebecca Milzoff, Isabela Raygoza, Dan Rys, Michael Saponara, Damien Scott, Andrew Unterberger, Christine Werthman
04/25/2024
04/23/2024
Our favorite songs from a year that redefined rock, rap, pop and R&B for the 2000s.
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Katie Atkinson, Katie Bain, Eric Renner Brown, Anna Chan, Hannah Dailey, Stephen Daw, Kyle Denis, Angel Diaz, James Dinh, Chris Eggertsen, Thom Duffy, Griselda Flores, Rylee Johnston, Jason Lipshutz, Joe Lynch, Heran Mamo, Rebecca Milzoff, Taylor Mims, Gail Mitchell, Melinda Newman, Isabela Raygoza, Jessica Roiz, Dan Rys, Michael Saponara, Damien Scott, Andrew Unterberger, Christine Werthman
04/23/2024
“Come one, come all, it’s happening again.” Taylor Swift‘s sad lyrics invade The Tortured Poets Department in a way that will have listeners down bad, crying in the gym (or wherever they are), right alongside the poet herself. Swift asks “Am I allowed to cry?” nine songs into the album. What does it say about […]
04/17/2024
After multiple “songs ranked” instant reactions, it’s time to reflect on my biggest regrets, and champion the songs that were stronger than their initial rankings.
04/17/2024
04/15/2024
The pair of friends-turned-foes are now at odds after exchanging jabs on diss tracks.
04/15/2024
04/12/2024
Young Metro and Pluto go for a two-peat with help from J. Cole, A$AP Rocky and more.
04/12/2024
The dog days are not that far away, and we already have some summer-song competitors. Here are the singles and artists we think you need to watch.
The desert heat is turning up with 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival just around the corner. Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and Lana Del Rey are leading the pack as this year’s headliners.
Del Rey will take the stage on Friday (April 12 and 19), with Peso Pluma, Lil Uzi Vert, Justice, Bizarrap, Deftones, ATEEZ, Everything Always, Peggy Gou, Young Miko, Sabrina Carpenter and more also set to perform. Tyler, the Creator will then headline on Saturday (April 13 and 20), with Blur, Ice Spice, Gesaffelstein, Sublime, Jungle, Dom Dolla, Bleachers, Grimes, Jon Batiste, LE SSERAFIM and more also on the bill. Doja will round out the weekend on Sunday (April 14 and 21), alongside J Balvin, Jhené Aiko, Khruangbin, Carin León, John Summit, Lil Yachty, DJ Snake, LUDMILLA, the Rose and more.
No Doubt is also on this year’s lineup, marking the Gwen Stefani-led group’s reunion for the first time in nine years.
In addition to the star-studded lineup during the festival itself, there are countless parties and events in between sets and after hours where fans can enjoy even more action — from Neon Carnival and Revolve Festival to Heineken House and beyond.
See below for where festivalgoers and artists will be hanging out during the weekend. (Updating ahead of Coachella weekend 1 with new events. Most events are invitation-only.)
Friday, April 12
Beyoncé‘s been a hitmaker ever since she stepped onto the music scene as part of Destiny’s Child. Her musical golden touch has continued well into her solo career, with her latest single, “Texas Hold ‘Em” marking her milestone 22th Billboard Hot 100 top 10 as a soloist — and ninth No. 1 total. Bey released […]
Gathering friends and family around a candlelit cake to sing “Happy Birthday to You” has been a birthday tradition in English-speaking households for over a century. In 1998, the Guinness Book of World Records even named it the most recognized song in the English language, more than a century after it was first written by […]
