This week on Road Gang Radio, Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler turn up the volume with Katie Bain, Billboard’s Senior Music Correspondent and author of the upcoming book Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure of Coachella (out October 21).

From Prince to Daft Punk, Beyoncé to Tupac’s hologram, Coachella has shaped the soundtrack, style, and spirit of a generation. Katie gives an insider’s look at the festival’s rise from its roots in Southern California’s punk scene to a global pop culture phenomenon—covering everything from surprise reunions and viral fashion trends to the creative energy that makes Coachella the world’s most talked-about festival.

As someone who’s attended and reported on Coachella for over a decade, Katie shares behind-the-scenes stories, unforgettable performances, and the ways this desert gathering ...