TV on the Radio

was a highlight for me, even if singer Tunde Adebimpe couldn't always be heard above the pulsating bass and horn section of his group.

I tried to watch both TV on the Radio and Calexico, as they were on different stages but performed at nearly the same time, but that didn't work out so well as TV on the Radio won out.

Their material, especially from the album "Dear Science," is really creative with their use of multiple instruments and its cohesive sound.

Calexico's sound is the same way but is less dark to me. They drew a decent amount of people to the Outdoor Stage to check them out but both groups had fans leave after a number of songs, which is typical of Coachella. There's a lot to do and see.