Hip hop/R&B-inspired girl group XG made their debut appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025, one of the largest music festivals in the US. Headlined by Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone, XG was announced as a second headliner, making history as the only Japanese artist to perform at this year’s event.
On April 13th and 20th, XG closed as the final act on the SAHARA STAGE, performing to a combined audience of 30,000 the two weekends. The group made a stunning debut in custom-designed Coachella ensembles, opening with “HESONOO + X-GENE” from their debut mini album NEW DNA. The energy soared when their viral all-rap single “WOKE UP” – which dominated the Global Japan Songs (excl. Japan) chart for nine consecutive weeks and topped YouTube’s trending charts in 19 territories – sent the crowd into a frenzy.
The performance continued with the groundbreaking “GRL GVNG”, the first song by a Japanese artist to top Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart, and featured a dynamic chair routine that captivated the audience.
Additional highlights included “LEFT RIGHT”, recognised as the first song by a Japanese girl group to chart on US Mediabase Top 40 Radio Airplay for 13 consecutive weeks – a record for an Asian girl group.
The final segment of XG’s set featured a string of high-energy tracks, including “TGIF”, “PUPPET SHOW”, “MASCARA” and “IYKYK” culminating in a climactic moment with their viral Shiseido Anessa campaign song “IS THIS LOVE”. The group closed the night with “NEW DANCE” and “SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT” before delivering a sensational grand finale with the hit song “SHOOTING STAR”.
The 13-song setlist, enhanced by live band arrangements and exclusive choreography, kept the audience immersed in an unrelenting wave of excitement. XG left behind an electrified crowd – a resounding testament to the immense success of their Coachella debut.
XG’s Coachella 2025 Setlist (Week 2, April 20th):
1. HESONOO + X-GENE
2. WOKE UP
3. GRL GVNG
4. SHINOBI (DANCE BREAK)
5. LEFT RIGHT
6. TGIF
7. PUPPET SHOW
8. MASCARA
9. IYKYK
10. IS THIS LOVE
11. NEW DANCE
12. SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT
13. SHOOTING STAR
XG recently released their new single “IN THE RAIN”, accompanied by a visually stunning music video. It opens with a striking scene of JURIA closing an umbrella in the rain at night, then artfully transitions to scenes of each member in solitary settings, and gradually converging into a powerful symbol of unity, set against a greyscale backdrop that exudes timeless elegance.
XG is currently on their first world tour, XG 1st WORLD TOUR – The First HOWL, which spans 35 cities across 18 countries and regions, with a total of 47 shows. The tour, which kicked off in Japan in May 2024, has seen overwhelming demand with upcoming stops in São Paulo and Mexico City, culminating in a highly anticipated finale at Tokyo Dome on May 14th. On the same day as the Tokyo Dome concert, XG will also release their new single “MILLION PLACES”.
