Coachella 2025 Weekend One came in hot, dusty, and dripping in synths, proving once again that electronic music isn’t just part of the lineup—it is the lineup. With nearly 40% of the acts repping various shades of electronic, from techno to tropical house, it’s clear that the desert’s heartbeat is synced to a four-on-the-floor kick.
Here’s a breakdown of the weekend’s most unforgettable electronic moments:
Keinemusik Set the Sahara Ablaze
The Berlin collective brought their signature Afro-house vibes to the Sahara stage, and it felt like half the planet showed up. Rhythmic, hypnotic, and blissfully uncommercial, Keinemusik reminded us that groove still reigns supreme.
Tiësto & Alesso: The Big Room Kings
Tiësto went full nostalgia-core while keeping the energy in overdrive, while Alesso brought a melodic masterclass that somehow felt intimate in a sea of thousands. Both leaned into euphoric builds and emotionally charged drops—festival main stage energy, executed flawlessly.
Mau P Danced Like Nobody Was Watching (But We All Were)
Mau P’s set was a full-body workout—not just for the crowd, but for him too. Between the kicks and drops, he was throwing down actual dance moves like it was 3 AM in a sweaty club. Pure passion, pure fun.
Afrojack at Heineken House Was a Surprise Gem
Afrojack's secret-ish set was the kind of moment you stumble upon while searching for shade and end up staying until you forget your original plans. He delivered a high-octane mix that bridged big room with future house in all the right ways.
Sara Landry’s ETERNALISM Was an Industrial Dream
Landry rolled out the full vision of her “ETERNALISM” project with pounding kicks, dark textures, and an immersive visual setup that looked like something out of a sci-fi noir film. For fans of raw, pulsing techno, this was church.
Do LaB’s Techno Girl Power Trio
Picture this: Sara Landry, Amelie Lens, and Indira Paganotto on the same stage, in the same hour, dropping relentless techno bangers in the Do LaB. It was like Pokémon evolved into their final forms, but make it Berghain energy in the desert.
Zedd Dropped ‘Clarity’ Live—and We All Lost It
Yes, it’s a classic. Yes, we’ve heard it a thousand times. But when Zedd played a live rendition of “Clarity,” the crowd went absolutely feral. It was one of those rare crossover moments that hit everyone right in the feels.
Lady Gaga x Gesaffelstein? Yes, That Actually Happened
Surprise! Gaga pulled up alongside Gesaffelstein for a brief but blistering performance that mashed pop-art weirdness with the French producer’s icy dark techno. It was theatrical, moody, and weirdly perfect.
Deadmau5: The OG Returns
With a helmet full of LEDs and a catalog that still slaps, Deadmau5 reminded us that some classics never die. His set leaned heavy into the progressive and electro house roots that made him a legend, and the crowd ate up every note.
Coachella 2025’s first weekend didn’t just prove that electronic music is alive—it proved it’s the life of the party. From techno queens to main stage veterans and experimental legends, this was a weekend for the heads, the dancers, and everyone in between.