Almost no festival compares to Coachella for pre-festival speculation and rumors. The dedicated Coachella community tirelessly comes up with a side-by-side comparison of wish lists and rumor mills, so why should Coachella 2009 be any different? Consequence of Sound is tracking the "confirmed acts," although nothing official has been announced, as well as the Coachella Forum. Some of the big confirmed names include Fleet Foxes, No Age, and The Hold Steady, rumors include Animal Collective and the Replacements (maybe one of this year's big reunions?)
Watch in real time as the fascination and wonder of what's to come plays out:




















