Best of the Tiny Fonts is a recurring feature in which our staff handpick the must-see smaller acts at all the major festivals.

Another edition of Coachella is about to kick off, and with that comes the mad rush to organize a schedule. The festival is notorious for releasing the breakdown of each day’s schedule last minute, which leaves attendees scrambling to choose which artists to see during major conflicts. Hell, at the time of writing this, the festival still hasn’t shared it publicly. (Editor’s Note: Here is the festival’s schedule — better late than never.) To some extent, it’s not really a big deal. Most everyone already knows the bands they want to see, the artists they can’t miss, and the hyped-up names worth swinging by after grabbing a bite to eat. With headliners like Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga (replacing Beyoncé, who had to back out due to the expected birth of twins), fans are more likely trying to quell excitement than getting irritated about time slots.

We’re going to help you out with a breakdown of the names you don’t know already. Coachella once again booked a lineup that’s stacked throughout, but there are several names on the poster that may not resonate with readers. How will you choose to spend your early Saturday afternoon? What band will you watch while reclining in the grass to try to nurse a hangover? Tiny Fonts returns to show you which acts in the festival poster’s small print are worth catching.

Now, let’s clarify this early on: Not every “Tiny Font” is an unknown band. People like Mitski, Thundercat, and Sampha see their names in a subscript because of how their billing works. Other artists, like Hinds, Whitney, and Twin Peaks, are already on your radar because we CoSigned them long ago. So instead of telling you about Tacocat or Preoccupations (FKA Viet Cong), we’re rolling out a list of 12 artists who impress us live or are on our must-see list based on recommendation. Now take some notes, and when you’re done, actually show up early enough for their sets.

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