Lana Del Rey, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, and Bon Iver—oh my. This week on Live From Mars, Alex (aka Mars, aka @vinylbymars) dives into the biggest moments from Coachella 2025 and the best of New Music Friday. From Lana’s orchestral country pivot to Gaga’s career-defining headlining set, it’s a full-on pop culture breakdown you don’t want to miss.
In this episode:
• Lana Del Rey’s “Henry, come on” — a sweeping, poetic Americana ballad and the mysterious unraveling of her next album.
• Bon Iver returns with SABLE, fABLE — a two-part album that blends indie folk with R&B, and is a worthwhile return to the Bon Iver we all fell in love with.
• Lady Gaga’s Coachella set stuns the world — theatrical, gothic, unhinged in the best way. Is this her best performance in over a decade?
• Charli XCX brings Brat to the desert with surprise guests Billie Eilish, Lorde, and Troye Sivan — and ends her set with a powerful, vulnerable message.
• Plus, underrated song picks from Humble the Great, Talia Rae, and a Crux check-in with Djo.
If you’re a pop fan, festival lover, or just here for the cultural tea, this is your recap of the week!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Live from Mars and Coachella Highlights
00:57 - New Music Friday: Lana Del Rey’s “Henry, come on”
06:55 - Bon Iver’s Return: SABLE, fABLE Review
10:30 - Coachella Highlights: Lady Gaga & Charli XCX
13:04 - Lady Gaga’s Career-Best Performance?
20:32 - Charli XCX’s Raw Minimalist Power
Next week: A special Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department anniversary episode is coming, and Alex wants your voice memos. Got a hot take or burning question? Email vinylbymars@gmail.com and be part of the show.
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