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Coachella Apparently Knew They Wouldn't be Releasing the Lineup This Morning
Prince at Coachella 2008 | Photo by Joey Maloney/LAist
The world thought Coachella promoter Golvenvoice was going to release the long-awaited line up for this year's Coachella festival. In fact, it seems that was the plan, but come this morning, there no line up, no buzz--just
disappointment. Idolator got to the bottom of it and e-mailed Kevin and Bean at KROQ while they were on air. Surprisingly, Bean responded:
On air just past 8 a.m., KROQ said "[Coachella hasn't] finalized the lineup to give it to us. It's very likely to be today, it could be tomorrow." Supposedly, a few big acts are still being confirmed.
you know it has nothing - not one thing - to do with us. coachella called us yesterday to say their announcement wasn’t going to be ready for this morning. we wish it were. i promise we will announce it as soon as we get it.bean
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