Somethings Off... Waleska & Efra react to Coachella 2025 ft JENNIE , LISA , XG , LADY GAGA

Coachella Performance Reactions

Waleska and Efra catch up on Coachella performances through fan-cam footage. They compare the shows while noting that the clips’ audio may not reflect what the audience heard. They reserve final judgment until they can watch the official stream and see how the performers do the following weekend.

Jennie

They admire the remix, dancers, band, and cohesive, high-energy feel of Jennie’s show. Her rapping sounds live to them, and they like seeing backing vocalists. One host wishes there had been more live singing earlier in the set, though they agree the performance suits the songs and feels polished and enjoyable.

They disagree about modern pop’s heavy use of backing tracks: one appreciates the production, while the other misses the rawness of a band-and-vocals-forward performance.

Lisa

Lisa’s set earns especially enthusiastic praise for its large-scale production, live band, dancers, outfits, and crowd energy. They enjoy the theatrical staging, including the extended dancer spotlight during her outfit change, which they see as a chance to showcase the performers rather than simply fill time.

They note that Lisa sometimes lets the track carry sung sections, but see this as part of the show’s style. Overall, they consider her set the most exciting one they have watched so far.

XG

The footage leaves them unsure about what they are hearing. They wonder whether the vocals sound unusual because of wind or microphone trouble, and say the audio makes it difficult to judge the group fairly. Suspecting technical issues, they reserve judgment until they can hear the official stream.

Post Malone

While checking audio examples, they are impressed by Post Malone’s live band and elaborate staging. They also remark that his voice has developed a raspier sound and praise his growth as a performer.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga’s poetic spoken introduction and dramatic, almost fantasy-game-like production make a strong impression. The hosts point to her live vocals as an example of how imperfections—such as slightly late, flat, or breathy notes—can make a performance feel human rather than detract from it.

They argue that performers should not all be judged by the same vocal standard, especially when their shows differ so much in theatrics and production.

People Featured

• Hosts: Waleska Herrera and Efra
• Performers reviewed: Jennie, Lisa, XG, Post Malone, and Lady Gaga