Marooned : the next generation of desert island discs

Imagine that you are stranded on a desert island. You have plenty of shelter, food, and no worries in the world. Now, what music do you wish to keep you entertained in this sudden paradise? This is the age old question and if you are anything like me, that list is constantly changing as you broaden your horizons year by year and discover new music that is unforgettable. I just finished the wonderful book Marooned : The next generation of desert island discs and I am eager to share this fun little book.

Coachella Festival Music

Every year since 1999 a three-day music and arts festival takes place in the Coachella Valley of California in Indio bringing together many genre types of musicians and structural art. By historical terms, this is the annual Woodstock concert, with several stages, tents and theaters outdoors. Tickets sell out fast (this year, they sold out within 3 hours of going on-sale) and it is a crowded amazing place to be. Past performers have included Sir Paul McCartney, Prince, Madonna, Jay-Z, and the Beastie Boys. To call it eclectic is an understatement.

Although Coachella 2012 has passed us for the year, but in honor I thought I would mention some of the bands who performed this year. Sadly I did not make it to the show, but there were many fantastic musicians and I'll try to touch upon many genres here to strike a little of everyone's tastes:

From the United Kingdom, Radiohead was a major headliner and may be one of the most well known of this year's Coachella bands, with their expansive alternative rock sound blending jazz and electronica. Radiohead has been honored by Rolling Stone as one of the best bands of all-time,