A thread on r/Coachella lit up this week after a user posted: “Respectfully Rosalia should have headlined over Karol G. This new album is incredible.” The post — and the album artwork users attached — quickly turned into a broader debate about Coachella booking priorities, language representation on the bill, and what counts as a headline-ready moment.
u/brise007 on r/CoachellaRespectfully Rosalia should have headlined over Karol G. This new album is incredible.
Comments ran the usual Coachella spectrum: heated takes, hot-takes that read like hot-takes, and plenty of context from fans who pointed to Rosalía’s new LP and stagecraft as reasons she deserved a larger slot. Other users reminded the thread that festival headlining decisions factor in streaming numbers, radio play, touring draw, and the label/management push — all things the public doesn’t see when an artist’s setlist appears on the poster.
- Supporters: Rosalía’s new album (shared in the thread) and recent performances have convinced many she’s at peak momentum.
- Counterpoints: Others defended Coachella’s programming choices, noting regional fanbases and crossover chart power matter for headline slots.
- Broader debate: The conversation folded into bigger questions about genre representation and how festivals balance commercial draws with critical acclaim.
Whether you agree with the Reddit crowd or not, the thread underscores how quickly festival-lineup decisions become cultural flashpoints online. Fans will always parse posters and ask “who should’ve been higher,” but these discussions also spotlight artists who are trending and demand attention — in this case, Rosalía and her new record.
The Extra Chill Festival Wire will keep tracking fan reaction and any follow-up coverage. If Rosalía’s new material continues to dominate conversations, expect more threads like this one asking whether major festivals are booking to match the moment.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1oqgtng/why_not_rosalia/