Toronto’s rock darlings The Beaches made their Coachella debut this weekend, and they didn’t just bring the music — they brought the queer party with them. Fresh off the release of their new single “Last Girls At The Party” featuring Aussie alt-pop powerhouse G Flip, the band lit up the Gobi tent on Sunday with a performance that was both electric and deeply personal.
“We’re tired, sweaty, and kissed a lot of girls — so yeah, it’s been a weekend,” laughed Leandra Earl after their set speaking with Gayety. “It’s definitely the gayest Coachella I’ve ever been to. I’d say that confidently.” And she should know — the band has become a loud and proud voice for queer representation in alt rock, and they’re clearly thriving in the desert heat.
“If You Don’t Think Straight…”
The band’s new track, “Last Girls At The Party,” is already climbing the charts, debuting this week at No. 35 on Billboard Canada’s Modern Rock chart. The performance at Coachella was a highlight of the weekend, thanks in large part to G Flip joining them onstage to deliver the second verse, which includes the now-iconic line: “If you don’t think straight, it’s your lucky day, I’m open late.”
It’s the kind of lyric that lands perfectly at an event where queerness isn’t just accepted — it’s celebrated. “There’s such a community here,” Earl said. “Even if you come alone, you won’t stay that way. It’s all love.”
From Viral Hit to Desert Stage
G-Flip didn’t just join for the new single. They came back out for “Blame Brett,” the band’s massive 2023 viral hit that turned The Beaches into household names. From heartbreak anthem to queer healing moment, the song took on new life at Coachella — with help from G-Flip and even a surprise cameo from Canadian comedian Veronika Slowikowska, who joined the band in a playful backstage TikTok to mark the occasion.
Lead singer Jordan Miller called the moment a “full circle” experience. “We’ve always dreamed of playing Coachella. I was just trying to take it all in and not let the nerves take over,” she said. “Also, I took a mushroom pill, so vibes were high.”
Still the Last Girls Standing
With leather pants, desert heat, and mushroom microdoses, The Beaches leaned fully into the chaos. “I’m definitely trying to be the last girl at Coachella,” Earl joked, referencing their single’s title. “I’ve been raging all weekend. I’m not stopping now.”
INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: (L-R) Kylie Miller and Leandra Earl of The Beaches perform at the Gobi Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 13, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)
They’ll get another shot next weekend when they return for Coachella’s second round on April 20. And with their new album No Hard Feelings dropping August 29, the summer looks even busier. Exclusive invite-only DJ sets are planned for fans who pre-save the record — the band’s way of throwing more parties for the people who’ve been with them from the start.
So yeah, it might just be the gayest Coachella ever — and The Beaches are here for all of it.
