This recent weekend, event architects Do LaB marked two decades in the desert at Coachella. Their stage thrived in its new central position within the festival’s electronic music landscape, hosting an impressive lineup of performers and unexpected guests from global dance music communities and other genres. Below are the daily highlights from Do LaB’s first Coachella weekend:
DO LAB STAGE 2025 – WEEKEND ONE HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, April 11
- Anderson .Paak’s vinyl-spinning persona DJ Pee .Wee made his Do LaB comeback following last year’s memorable surprise appearance, bringing rapper Too $hort onstage while mixing an extensive selection of beloved classics.
- Electronic pair Bob Moses emerged as the weekend’s first unannounced performers, delivering a packed Club Set during sunset that established the weekend’s atmosphere.
- Bass specialist Crankdat concluded the evening as Friday’s surprise headliner with an energetic dubstep performance.
- Additional Friday artists included NOTION, ATRIP, Jyoty B2B Zack Fox, Layla Benitez B2B Henri Bergmann, BAMBII, AQUTIE, Miluhska, and RM47.
Saturday, April 12
- The night’s remarkable surprise featured an all-female collaborative set titled Sara Landry Presents Blood Oath. Alongside hard techno specialist Sara Landry, the lineup included techno stars Amelie Lens and Indira Paganotto, plus Coco & Breezy, VNSSA, J. Worra, Mary Droppinz, Jenna Shaw, and Bad Girl Bailey.
- Drag performer Trixie Mattel commanded a crowded audience with her DJ set accompanied by several stage performers and special guest VINCINT, who joined for their recently released ‘Supermodel’ collaboration – a reinterpretation of RuPaul’s 90s track.
- Bassist-vocalist Blu DeTiger presented a DJ set incorporating live elements from her signature blue bass guitar alongside guest appearances from Flavor Flav, Theophilus London, and Linux.
- Additional scheduled Saturday performers included Ship Wrek, Kaz James, SOSA, Zulan, Nooriyah, Kaleena Zanders, and Ladies of Leisure.
Sunday, April 13
- Following their recent album “Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness,” Deadbeats Records duo Zeds Dead delivered a surprise closing performance to finish the weekend.
- Earlier, international amapiano favorite Uncle Waffles delivered an energetic surprise set transitioning into evening performances.
- Detroit’s MK welcomed popular UK vocalist Becky Hill during a crowded house music performance.
- Additional scheduled Sunday acts featured RUDIM3NTAL B2B Skepsis, Levity, Confidence Man (DJ Set), Marsh, Swimming Paul, Annicka, and Techno Tupac.
Do LaB’s Coachella presence offers a glimpse of their flagship event, Lightning in a Bottle, scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, May 21-25 at Buena Vista Lake in Southern California. This five-day festival will continue its tradition of innovative performances, interactive art, purpose-driven non-musical programming, and wellness activities.
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 features John Summit, Khruangbin, Jamie xx, Four Tet, Subtronics, Underworld, Sammy Virji, Monolink, TroyBoi, The Blessed Madonna, Shygirl presents Club Shy, Channel Tres, Ammarae, Magdalena Bay, Tinlicker, Hamdi, Tape B, Peekaboo, Claude VonStroke, Jade Cicada, Flowdan, Joy Orbison, and numerous other artists.
