Has Coachella Lost Its Cool? Two Audiophiles Duke It Out  The
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival undergoes a fundamental
transformation this month, expanding to two consecutive weekends
hosting two identical lineups. The move has some music
cognoscenti questioning whether or not the year's biggest
festival has finally grown too big.  "Instead of duplicating one
lineup, it should have included bands that wouldn't normally
have the platform at all. As it is now, it's just given bands
that already have a platform a second platform. " D.J. Pangburn,
editor, Death + Taxes magazine   "I thought [Coachella was]
overreaching, but it booked Radiohead, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg.
Both weekends sold out instantly. The fact that it doubled the
time commitment from these huge acts tells me Coachella isn't
losing stature." Sean Highkin, editor, Beats Per Minute   "But
it hasn't evolved. The only things that change are the lineups
and cost of attending. Its influence--if it ever really had one
--is on the wane."  "Coachel