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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 13 MIN

Coachella's history: from plucky boycott to influencer heaven

from The Wholesome Music Podcast

No one thought you could have a festival in the desert! Did you know that Coachella, arguably America's most famous music festival, was not originally conceived as a glamorous cash-grab? We track its origins, including how the 90's yarlers Pearl Jam were instrumental in the festival's origins.LinksCoachella Was Born from a Boycott by IG: pop__economy Send us Fan MailSubscribe on YouTubeRecorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLACameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services

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