Coachella Weekend 2 Highlights: Kaskade Announces New Album, Levity Make a Statement, & GRiZ Surprise @ DoLab

Kaskade Closes Out Coachella 2026 With Most Ambitious Production To Date

Eight-time GRAMMY-nominated DJ and electronic music pioneer Kaskade made his long-awaited solo return to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this weekend, delivering one of the most talked-about performances of 2026 and marking a defining moment in his career.

Closing out the Sahara Stage to a massive crowd, Kaskade debuted “Origin //,” a fully reimagined live concept and the most ambitious production of his career. The set blended new, unreleased music with career-defining anthems, signaling the start of a new creative era while honoring the legacy that helped bring electronic music to the main stage.

In a major moment during the performance, Kaskade announced his forthcoming album, Origin // live on screen, offering fans the first official glimpse into his next body of work.

The performance arrives 11 years after Kaskade’s historic 2015 Coachella headline set - widely regarded as a turning point for electronic music at major U.S. festivals, where he drew more than 90,000 attendees, the largest crowd in the festival’s history at the time.

Despite challenging weather conditions across the weekend - including high winds that forced multiple artists to scale back production elements or cancel performances - Kaskade’s team successfully delivered the full “Origin //” production as envisioned. The show, developed over months alongside his in-house creative team and Coachella’s onsite production crew, stood out as one of the few large-scale productions to be executed in full.

Fans experienced a set that seamlessly merged eras of Kaskade’s career - from foundational records to unreleased material - reinforcing his role as both a pioneer and evolving creative force within electronic music.

Between Coachella weekends, Kaskade also made a special stop in San Francisco, performing a rare open-to-close six-hour set — a nod to his roots and a testament to the depth of his catalog and connection with longtime fans.

Set highlights included:

• Live debut of new collaborations with special guests Crankdat and BUNT.

• Live vocal performances from Natalie Jane, Kaitlin Aragon, and Brienna Grace

• First live introduction of new material from forthcoming album Origin //

• Performances of iconic tracks including “I Remember” and “Disarm You”

• One of the largest crowds of the weekend at Sahara Stage

• Full-scale production deployment despite high wind conditions impacting other sets

  
  

The performance also builds on the momentum of undux, Kaskade’s most personal album to date, released this past winter. While undux marked a period of introspection and creative recalibration, Origin // signals a forward-facing evolution - expanding that emotional foundation into a large-scale live experience driven by innovation, storytelling, and production.

First teased through a mysterious “Origin //” billboard in Palm Springs ahead of the festival, the concept came to life on stage through a completely new visual identity and immersive production design - positioning Kaskade at the forefront of modern electronic live performance.

Kaskade’s return to Coachella comes as he celebrates 3 decades in music, more than 5,000 performances across 75 countries, and a career defined by genre-defining moments - from pioneering the Las Vegas residency model to becoming the first-ever in-game DJ at the Super Bowl and headlining Formula 1.

With “Origin //,” Kaskade not only returned to Coachella in a defining way, he set the stage for his next chapter.

DJ Snake Commands a Packed Quasar Stage at Coachella with an All-Day “Pardon My French” Takeover

DJ Snake returned to Coachella for the fifth time in his career, delivering a standout performance during Weekend 2, taking over the Quasar Stage for the entire day with his Pardon My French series in a continuous run from day into night.

Planned as a complete stage takeover rather than a single set, Pardon My French lineup moved across trap, bass, house and club-driven sounds, maintaining consistent intensity and high energy throughout. From Devault’s opening house set, setting the tone early, through to Madeon’s French touch-leaning DJ set, the energy built steadily across the day, with Quasar hosting one of its largest crowds of the weekend.

DJ Snake took over the Quasar stage, bringing out RL Grime and Flosstradamus, often recognized as two of the godfathers of trap music, for their first-ever back-to-back performance, alongside Snake, before the set evolved into a multi-artist moment with Diplo, and Tyga joining on stage. The set delivered a run of high-impact records, drove one of the strongest crowd reactions of the day, and brought the set into a full-circle moment for trap music, with intense crowd energy spilling beyond the stage area.

DJ Snake continued the night with a back-to-back set alongside Knock2, closing out the stage with a standout finale that bridged different generations of artists and sounds, featuring special guests ISOxo and Ninajirachi.

Now several appearances into his Coachella run, DJ Snake continues to leave his mark on the festival, reflecting his influence on the electronic music scene and his ability to move between different genres while maintaining a distinct identity.

The Coachella performance follows a major run for DJ Snake this year across Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival, and further highlights how Pardon My French continues to bring together established names and emerging talent, creating space for new energy while connecting different scenes.

Through Pardon My French, DJ Snake continues to bring a vision rooted in culture to life, shaping how different sounds and artists come together in a live setting where both the culture and fans come first.

Levity Deliver Breakout Coachella Moment With Viral Big Sean Appearance + “Volcano” Live Debut

Levity has officially arrived on one of the world’s biggest stages. The Chicago-bred electronic trio delivered a breakout performance at Coachella 2026, emerging as one of the most talked-about acts across both weekends following a viral Sahara set that blended high-impact production, crossover energy, and a defining guest appearance from Big Sean.

During Weekend 1, Levity surprised fans by bringing out Big Sean to perform their live flip of “Dance (A$$)” - a moment that quickly spread across social platforms and became one of the standout clips of the festival. The collaboration marked a full-circle moment for the trio, whose sets have long incorporated hip-hop influences, edits, and nostalgia-driven selections as a core part of their identity.

The viral moment set the tone for Weekend 2, where Levity returned to the Sahara stage and delivered what many are calling a definitive breakout set of the weekend, fully deploying their new large-scale “Volcano” production. With weather conditions allowing for a complete, uninterrupted performance, the trio executed their full visual and SFX-driven show for the first time at Coachella - showcasing the full scope of their evolving live concept.

The set also featured additional standout moments, including an encore built around a last-minute Justin Bieber remix that quickly became a fan highlight, as well as a surprise appearance from EMI GRACE, who joined Levity on stage to debut new, unreleased music. Expanding on the foundation built during their LASERSHIP Tour, the performance blended cinematic visuals, immersive staging, and bass-driven energy into a cohesive, high-impact experience.

Across both weekends, Levity’s Coachella debut signaled a shift from rising act to mainstage contender. Their ability to bridge electronic music and hip-hop culture — both sonically and in live performance — has become a defining element of their growth, resonating strongly with a new generation of fans.

The moment arrives amid a rapid ascent for the trio. Levity have amassed 20M+ streams, are approaching 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, and have become a fixture across major festivals including Lollapalooza, EDC Las Vegas, Electric Forest, and now Coachella. Their hometown Lollapalooza set previously featured surprise appearances from Chance The Rapper and Cage The Elephant, further underscoring their crossover appeal.

With Coachella now behind them, Levity’s momentum continues to build. The “Volcano” production will evolve throughout 2026, including their upcoming Red Rocks headline debut this October, and serves as a cornerstone of their expanding live identity. The trio is also set to embark on a summer amphitheater tour with Tape B, further cementing their position as one of the fastest-rising acts in electronic music.

Their Coachella debut wasn’t just a milestone, it was a statement.

Griz Returns With New Single, “BBFL”

GRiZ is back with the release of his latest single, “BBFL” (Bass, Beats, Funk, Love) – a track that distills the core elements of his sound into one cohesive, high-impact statement.

Built around a silky, smooth, unmistakably GRiZ saxophone topline and anchored by hip-hop leaning vocals, “BBFL” bridges groove and weight with precision. It’s equal parts feel-good funk and groovy pressure, a reminder of GRiZ’s ability to move seamlessly between musicality and festival-scale energy.

The track was first introduced live during a sold-out headline performance at Minneapolis’ The Armory, where it immediately resonated as a standout moment in his set. Now officially released, “BBFL” marks a key entry point into the future of GRiZ, signaling a return to the vibrant, genre-blending sound that has defined his project while pushing it forward.

“BBFL” arrives amid a sustained period of momentum for GRiZ. Following his 2025 return from hiatus, he reestablished himself not just as a performer, but as a cultural force within bass music. His inaugural Seven Stars Festival drew over 22,000 fans and positioned him as both artist and curator, creating an immersive, community-driven experience built around his musical ethos.

That momentum has continued into 2026. Alongside a steady stream of releases, including the GEMiNI EP, Sidequest Vol. 1 Mixtape, and collaborations with Wooli, Levity, Tape B, Gryffin, and more, GRiZ has expanded his live footprint with major headline plays and destination events. Fans can look forward to a co-headlining GRIZTRONICS weekend at The Gorge with Subtronics, and a return of Seven Stars Festival this October.

At its core, “BBFL” reflects what has always set GRiZ apart: a commitment to feeling. Funk isn’t just a sonic reference point, it’s the foundation of his approach. Whether through sax-driven melodies, bass-heavy drops, or the communal energy of his live shows, GRiZ continues to build music that prioritizes connection, release, and joy.

With “BBFL,” he sharpens that identity into its most distilled form yet: a track that’s as intentional as it is immediate, and as rooted in groove as it is built for impact. And as his chapter begins to take shape, it’s clear GRiZ isn’t revisiting the past, he’s expanding it.

HUGEL Makes Coachella Debut with “Make The Girls Dance” Concept

Fresh off being named “Best-Selling Artist of the Year” in 2025, Latin house powerhouse HUGEL made his official debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival the past two weekends, delivering one of the most dynamic and culturally expansive performances of the year.

Taking over the Sahara Stage with his Make The Girls Dance concept, HUGEL signaled a defining moment for Latin house on a global stage. Across both weekends, he elevated the set with a series of unexpected guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, French Montana, and Roy Woods, bridging Latin house with hip-hop and R&B in a way that felt both intentional and forward-facing.

In a pivotal moment during the performance, HUGEL announced his forthcoming debut album, previewing unreleased material live alongside special guests, offering an early glimpse into the next phase of his sound and global reach.

The performance capped off a breakout run for HUGEL, marked by continued dominance across Beatport charts, multi-platinum certifications, and billions of global streams. A winner of the Ibiza DJ Awards and newly ranked among the world’s Top 100 DJs, he has emerged as a leading force behind the global rise of Latin and Afro house.

Momentum continues into the summer, with Make The Girls Dance expanding as a global brand, spanning headline residencies at Wynn Las Vegas’ XS and Encore Beach Club, and a forthcoming takeover at Ushuaïa Ibiza.

Set Highlights:

• Live debut of new collaborations with Roy Woods, Big Sean, French Montana, Snoop Dogg, and Ty Dolla $ign

• First live introduction of new material from forthcoming debut album

• Official Coachella debut of the Make The Girls Dance concept

• One of the largest Sahara Stage crowds of the weekend despite an early set time