Swedish Home Mafia and The Weeknd Substitute Kanye West As Coachella 2022 Headliner – EDM.com
Lower than two weeks forward of Coachella, the competition has confirmed that Swedish Home Mafia and The Weeknd will headline in lieu of Ye, previously referred to as Kanye West.
The “Moth To A Flame” collaborators will carry out within the festival-closing slot on Sunday evening of every weekend, April 15-17 and April 22-24. It is value noting that the day’s three top-billed acts—Swedish Home Mafia, The Weeknd and Doja Cat—are all managed by Wassim “Sal” Slaiby’s SalXCo agency.
Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello of Swedish Home Mafia are on the verge of releasing their long-awaited debut album, Paradise Once more, on April fifteenth. The supergroup additionally just lately contributed manufacturing to 2 songs from The Weeknd’s chart-topping fifth studio album, Daybreak FM.
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The information arrives after a tumultuous week for Ye, who was the topic of widespread rumors surrounding his withdrawal from the lineup, first reported by TMZ. He ultimately pulled out Monday beneath unclear circumstances, however a supply informed Variety that he hadn’t rehearsed or ready for the efficiency.
“I’m so wanting ahead to this second with Swedish Home Mafia and The Weeknd ending out the Sunday evening slot this yr,” stated Paul Tollett, President and CEO of Goldenvoice, the competition’s promoter. “Coachella has a particular relationship with Abel and I’m so grateful to have this upcoming efficiency with these iconic artists all on the identical stage.”
Coachella organizers have launched a revised poster with Swedish Home Mafia and The Weeknd as headliners.
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