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BASS: Christopher Lawrence, Thievery Corp and Crystal Method on Coachella lineup
Edited Press Release

Best known for rock headliners Paul McCartney, The Killers and The Cure, this year's Coachella music festival in SoCal has several top electronic music acts including Christopher Lawrence (pictured), Thievery Corp and Crystal Method playing this weekend.

Trance DJ Christopher Lawrence, the 2008 winner of the America’s Best DJ contest, will play the Sahara dance tent at Coachella at 8:25 pm on Sunday April 19. This is Christopher's fourth Coachella, having graced the lineup of the famed festival more than almost any other international DJ.

Currently working on his third artist album, Christopher will debut his new single 'Lie to Ourselves', a collaboration with Dave Aude and vocalist Jen Lasher at Coachella. 'Lie to Ourselves' is destined to be Christopher's ultimate crossover track with it's haunting vocals and beautiful melodies. The single, which was promo'd at the Winter Music Conference in Miami, is already being caned by some of the World's biggest DJs including Paul Oakenfold and Matt Darey.

In a career first, Christopher will feature a live vocal performance during his set at Coachella, with Jen Lasher joining him on stage to perform 'Lie to Ourselves' live. Christopher will also DVJ a music video to the new single, set to the backdrop of the city of Los Angeles, during Jen's vocal performance.

Other electronic acts appearing on this year's Coachella lineup include Presets, Switch, Gui Boratto, Crookers, MSTRKRFT, Groove Armada, Roni Size Reprazent, M.A.N.D.Y and Supermayer.

Coachella runs from Friday, April 17 to Sunday April 19. More information and tickets are at the Coachella website. Also, click here to see the Coachella DVD trailer.

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