Music is the ultimate form of expression and as fans gear up to see some of the most popular artists of 2025/2026, play their sets at Coachella, performers have been warned against using these huge platforms to push their political stance. According to NME Colombian superstar and Coachella headliner Karol G  has been warned not to say “ICE out.” While Wednesday’s Lead Singer Karly Hartzman showed her rebellious spirit by saying “Fuck ICE ” and “Free Palestine” right before  performing their penultimate song “Bull Believer.”

Karol G revealed she was advised not to speak out against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) during her performance, fearing it could jeopardize her U.S. visa. She stated she was warned that criticizing the agency could lead to being targeted and losing her ability to remain in the U.S.

Blending the great fuzzy guitars of shoegaze with a faint Southern twang and lyrics fixated on the traumas of small-town life. The group’s songs manage to be deeply personal while touching on doubts and anxieties that are universally recognizable. Hartzman transformed it into a full five-piece band on 2021’s Twin Plagues, with a fuller and more evocative sound.

If you missed the indie rock band’s performance, don’t worry, you can catch they again on Friday, April 17, 2026. Below you can watch a segment of  Wednesday’s performance  “Bitter Everyday,” a new single from their recently announced Bleeds, the spiritual successor to Rat Saw God.