Moby and Jacob Lusk Deliver Electrifying Coachella Performance with "Natural Blues" Remix
During Coachella 2026, musician Moby delivered a standout performance on the Mojave Stage, reviving the festival's earlier musical spirit with an electrifying rendition of his 2000s hit "Natural Blues." He was joined by singer Jacob Lusk, whose powerful vocals elevated the track. The performance utilized the 2019 BLOND:ISH remix rather than the original mellow version, transforming the stage into what was described as a full reverie. Lusk, a member of the group Gabriels and a fifth-place finisher on the 10th season of American Idol, brought depth to the song, which heavily samples Vera Hall's folk song "Trouble So Hard." This collaboration wasn't their first; earlier in the year, they released a reimagined version of "When It's Cold I'd Like To Die," which spawned a remixes album with a dozen versions. Moby expressed admiration for Lusk's voice on social media, stating he fell in love with it upon first hearing. Lusk shared on Instagram that the Coachella experience was special, filled with love, and helped him feel he had a place. Moby announced he would donate 100% of his Coachella profits to animal rights organizations, emphasizing his role as an animal rights activist. The performance is scheduled to be streamed on YouTube on April 17 at 8:10 p.m. for Weekend 2, though Lusk's participation is uncertain. Coachella, once known for rock and indie bands with electronic and hip-hop influences, saw a brief return to this vibe through this event.
Key facts
- Moby performed "Natural Blues" at Coachella 2026 with Jacob Lusk.
- The performance used the 2019 BLOND:ISH remix of the song.
- Jacob Lusk is part of the group Gabriels and placed fifth on American Idol season 10.
- The song samples Vera Hall's "Trouble So Hard."
- Moby and Lusk previously collaborated on a reimagined version of "When It's Cold I'd Like To Die."
- Moby will donate 100% of his Coachella profits to animal rights organizations.
- The performance occurred on the Mojave Stage during Coachella.
- A YouTube stream of the performance is scheduled for April 17 at 8:10 p.m.
Entities
Artists
- Moby
- Jacob Lusk
- Vera Hall
- BLOND:ISH
Institutions
- Coachella
- Gabriels
- American Idol
- YouTube
Locations
- Mojave Stage
- United States