While there isn't a single "academic" paper solely dedicated to this set, several high-quality music journalism "papers" and deep-dive technical reviews analyze the performance's cultural and technical significance. Here are the most insightful pieces on Swedish House Mafia’s (SHM) 2022 Coachella headline set:
Analyzes whether the group, which disbanded in 2013, still had the "headliner optics" needed for a festival like Coachella in a post-pandemic landscape. Read more at Variety . Swedish House Mafia - Coachella 2022 Headline Set (FULL)
Critiques the flow of the "co-headlining" format, suggesting it felt more like an SHM set with a "Weeknd PA". Read more at The Guardian . While there isn't a single "academic" paper solely
Explains how the Coachella setup served as the prototype for their Paradise Again world tour, which featured highly automated lighting and monochrome visuals. Read more at PLSN . Critiques the flow of the "co-headlining" format, suggesting
Details the collaboration with Teenage Engineering to create a custom, monstrous DJ booth and the signature giant "halo" ring.
Published by prior to the show, this piece acts as a background paper on why this headline slot was so controversial and essential for the group’s brand.