The Swedish House Mafia may have reunited and taken their Paradise Again Tour around the world, but tonight Steve Angello returns to his solo roots with a headlining set at Coachella‘s Sahara Tent.
It’s been a momentous few years for the Stockholm-born DJ/producer. After Swedish House Mafia’s dramatic split in 2013, Angello launched into crafting his debut solo album HUMAN, which he brought to Coachella in 2017 with a headlining performance. That set was a high-concept spectacle, with Angello appearing ascending like a God to bring the album’s themes to life.
But HUMAN feels like a lifetime ago now for the SIZE Records boss. He’s rejoined Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso as SHM, releasing their long-awaited reunion album Paradise Again and touring it globally over the last year. The trio’s high-energy anthems like “Moth To A Flame” and “Redlight” have reestablished them as dance music royalty.
Tonight, however, gets back to Angello’s personal roots. Performing from midnight to 1 am, we can expect a more introspective journey through his influential label SIZE and its roster of underground house and techno talents.
Angello has been outspoken about wanting to refocus on SIZE and nurturing emerging artists. With the Paradise Again victory lap now complete, this is his chance to reimmerse in the gritty, four-to-the-floor sounds that first made him a sensation.
So don’t expect a rehash of Swedish House Mafia’s grandiose productions. This DJ set should highlight Angello’s talents as a tastemaker and connector of scenes. He’ll have the freedom to go as deep, progressive, or experimental as he wants in outlining SIZE’s forward path.
We’ll be able to watch it all go down via Coachella’s YouTube live stream, which kicks off at 9 pm Paris time on Saturday morning (or midnight PDT Friday night). Tune in to see which direction the ever-evolving Steve Angello takes us next from the desert valley.
