Available now from Quarto and Epic Ink: Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure of Coachella by Los Angeles–based music journalist Katie Bain.
As Billboard’s longtime culture writer, Katie has covered Coachella for over 15 years and brings an insider’s lens to the festival’s evolution – from its alt-rock origins to its current role as a global stage for genre-blending headliners and fashion-forward fandom.
Visually immersive and narratively rich, Desert Dreams documents Coachella’s transformation with insider insight and striking photography – capturing the artists, aesthetics, and cultural shifts that shaped its legacy.

Coachella’s Cultural Legacy
