Entertainment Music PEOPLE's Ones to Watch at Coachella Keep an eye on these names — they're well on their way to superstardom By Alex Apatoff Alex Apatoff Alex Apatoff is the Executive Editor of PEOPLE Digital. She has worked on the style and beauty team and in a cross-departmental role. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 7, 2025 09:52AM EDT Comments Presented by What's this? Coachella is mere days away, and while the headliners have been all over the news (Lady Gaga, Green Day, Travis Scott and Post Malone are topping the bill) and tons of other high-profile stars will be taking the stage (such as Missy Elliott, Charli xcx, Megan Thee Stallion, Benson Boone and Lisa), we have our eyes on some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists set to perform. PEOPLE spoke to the artists we've been watching for a while — Lola Young, Ravyn Lenae, The Beaches, Judeline, HorsegiirL, Parcels, D4VD, Medium Build and Sam Fender — whose careers we're super psyched about, and who are going to be the Ones to Watch at Coachella. Check out our exclusive profiles of these varied and talented musicians and stay tuned for their sets, which are sure to catapult them from the spotlight to the stratosphere. Stars on the Rise Ravyn Lenae on the Surprising Story Behind Hit 'Love Me Not' — and Why a Sabrina Carpenter DM Left Her 'Gagged' (Exclusive) d4vd on Living 'Vicariously' Through Others as a Homeschooled Kid — and the Invaluable Advice He Got from SZA (Exclusive) The Beaches on Breaking Out with a Breakup Song — and the 'Surreal' Moment They Met the Rolling Stones Backstage (Exclusive) Sam Fender is entering a new decade with new music – and a new approach to his stardom. Watching the Charts Sam Fender Talks New Album People Watching, Learning to Say No — and Why He Feels 'Guilt' for His Success (Exclusive) These stars talk about their journey to the Coachella stage, from obstacles to triumphs. Rising Superstars HorsegiirL Is Half-Human, Half-Horse and a Full Musician. How She Went from the Farm to Coachella (Exclusive) Spanish Singer Judeline on Being ‘the Only Atheist’ in Her Catholic School, Rosalía's Support and Her Coachella Debut (Exclusive) Medium Build Ended an Engagement and Manifested Being ‘Single, Signed and Sober.’ 10 ‘Goddamn Years’ Later He Is (Exclusive) Parcels is back at Coachella for the first time in 2019, and they're promising a whole new sound. Band Together Parcels on the Band's 'Brotherhood,' Splitting Time Between Berlin and Australia — and Overcoming Ups and Downs (Exclusive) Leave a Comment