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When rumors emerged last September that Frank Ocean was reportedly shopping the follow-up album to his 2016 masterpiece Blonde, fans quickly stopped in their tracks. Ocean — who exited his deal with Def Jam Recordings following the release of his visual LP Endless — is now slated to headline Coachella’s 2023 lineup according to a new interview by the Los Angeles Times, reigniting the burning question of his impending return to music. Per Hits Daily Double, the report also states that Ocean’s attorneys have “been taking meetings and playing the music for execs as he plans his return.” This comes after Ocean attended the Met Gala that continued a recent string of public appearances in late 2021. In August, Frank had announced his new line of luxury jewelry and his newly-founded company Homer, which consists of “fine and high jewelry pieces,” ranging from $395 to $1.9 million. Sitting down with Financial Times in his first interview in over two years, Frank opened up about Homer’s inception — detailing his motivations behind business ownership, his journey into “hard goods,” his relationship with Virgil Abloh, his fashion inspirations and what he keeps locked away on his iPad — “until he’s ready to show the world.” Ocean is also in talks of directing his first feature film with production powerhouse A24 in the near future. Releasing singles in “DHL,” “In My Room,” “Dear April” and “Cayendo” in 2019-20, Ocean looked to be gearing up for an eventual album release off these tracks. However, when his 18-year-old brother Ryan Breaux tragically passed away in 2020, any previous plans for a project were seemingly put on hold. Now as Ocean continues to look for a deal that works for him, here’s hoping we see Frank do what he does best sooner rather than later.
‘I’m just trying to be as fair as I can to artists and to the fans’ says Coachella co-founder Paul Tollett about revealing Frank Ocean as a headliner so far in advance.Grab your agenda and clear your calendar for April 2023, as the dates for the next edition of Coachella have been confirmed. Back once again in Indio, California, the festival will take place over the weekends of April 15 to 17 and April 21 to 23 next year. This information was advanced by the organization this Tuesday, leaving festivalgoers already dreaming about 2023. The Indio-based festival is notorious for getting headlining acts each year that provide unique experiences that are impossible to get almost anywhere else. Three artists each year etch their name in history on the Coachella mainstage with a larger-than-life production and unforgettable storytelling. And as we look ahead to next year’s edition, it’s impossible to hold in the excitement over the latest announcement regarding 2023. Co-founder Paul Tollett did not spare himself in spreading excitement about the next edition of Coachella and confirmed Frank Ocean as a headliner, to the surprise of many. It is not usual this far from the festival to reveal the lineup, but Tollett explained to the Los Angeles Times his decision:
Frank Ocean was one of the headliners expected at the cancelled 2020 edition of Coachella, and it has now been confirmed that the American artist will return to the lineup for the 2023 edition. Ocean’s return to the spotlight has long been rumored. Regarded by many as one of the greatest musicians of this generation, his work has earned countless awards and certifications. Ocean has won two Grammys in his career. One being for his debut studio album, ‘Channel Orange,’ which made Rolling Stone’s 500 Albums Greatest of All Time list. He recently celebrated the album’s 10th anniversary with a new episode of his infamous show ‘Blonded Radio.’ While it is not confirmed, if the 2020 Coachella lineup revealed anything, it’s that we can expect Ocean to close out the entire festival on both Sundays. By next April it is anticipated that the world will have brand new music from the Louisiana-born artist as he has recently teased new material by revealing that he has been working in a studio in Malibu. Apart from these, there aren’t many more details about next year’s lineup. Festivalgoers who are already eager for their tickets should register here to get access to the advance sale starting this Friday, June 17 at 7:00 pm CET. Those who register will receive a purchase link and a unique code to buy passes before the general public sale. While you dream about Coachella 2023, relive here the highlights of this year’s edition of the festival, which did not lack the best music. Image Credit: Andrew Ruiz on Unsplash  Is Frank Ocean performing at Coachella 2023?On Tuesday, the music festival announced that its 2023 iteration will take place over the weekends of April 15 to 17 and April 21 to 23 next year. Frank Ocean, who was originally one of the headliners for the canceled 2020 festival, is set to headline the coming iteration.
Who will perform at Coachella 2023?It happens April 15-17 and 21-23, 2023. After two years of pandemic-related cancelations, the festival's 2022 edition presented Harry Styles, Swedish House Mafia x The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. Frank Ocean is slated to headline in 2023, a holdover from Coachella's scrapped 2020 lineup.
Is Frank playing at Coachella?Frank Ocean will headline Coachella 2023. Coachella will once again return to the desert in 2023. The Instagrammable musical festival will take place during its usual weekends, April 15 to 17 and 21 to 23, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Did Frank Ocean pull out of Coachella?Frank Ocean Set To Headline Coachella 2023 And Show Dates Are Officially Set. The artist was originally scheduled to perform at the 2020 festival before being shut down due to the pandemic.
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