coachella 2008 day one

the start of my favorite coachella ever! well this year wasn't too exciting as far as headliners go, but the djs and acts from around the way combined with close friends really made this weekend fun fun fun! and the weather this year couldn't have been any better. i usually get multiple sun burns from being out in the desert for long periods of time, but this year after 3 days... not a single one! i guess i've learned from prior years (2005 & 2007). missed a lot of good performances during the early hours, but when you're at coach you have to make sacrifices. on to some performances... Friday April 25th, 2008.

a highlight for the day. Cut Copy!! we pretty much looove this song. the boys noize remix of it is a plus.

cut copy - lights & music:


diplo sets off the sahara tent...

diplo - hands up thumbs down represent that b-town:


delvin & darko of spank rock:


amanda blank of spank rock:


the head MC of Spank Rock did not perform. Amanda Blank pointed out that he was sick. that was sad for us so we, and a good portion of the tent crowd, left. the rest of the night was a blur. =X

-belTRON

diplo in SF

my first time seeing Diplo live. at first i wasn't too keen on the whole M.I.A. tip and Diplo being "seriously the best dj in the world" as my friends jake and roger put it a few years ago. back then i was into a lot of indie rock and to me the best dj's were still those turntablists i truly respected like DJ Qbert, D-Styles, A-Trak, Craze, X-Ecutioners, Beat Junkies, etc. etc. then at some point a year or 2 ago, i was turned on to bmore beats and baile funk. M.I.A. and Diplo caught my attention and get my fullest respect. myspace music tour with Fancy + Diplo + Justice. San Francisco Concourse. Thursday March 27th, 2008.

diplo - robot rock + harder better faster stronger:


diplo - hands up thumbs down represent that b-town:


-belTRON