THE FEDERALIST/ Liz Wolfe-
Kanye West can’t singlehandedly resurrect Coachella, but he can make it less of a desolate, Instagram influencer-tailored wasteland. In an effort to praise Jesus, annoy people, unleash creative energy, hype his forthcoming album, or some combination of all four, Kanye West held his regular Sunday service at Coachella this year, transforming the mostly weekly gig (formerly invite-only and kept fairly quiet) into a full-blown Easter event.
Coachella is a sort of rich-kid, Instagram influencer-type desert playground full of sought-after headlining acts. It’s come under fire for arguably culturally appropriative fashion in the past, with white girls prancing around in Native American headdresses like their lives and Insta followings depend on it. Because of course it has. Continue reading…
