Coachella to Screen 'Euphoria' as Composer Labrinth Feuds with Show

The HBO series will make its Coachella debut, but its composer's social media outbursts may have derailed his own career.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:52pm by Ben Kaplan

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to break new ground this year by screening the hit HBO series 'Euphoria' in its campground area on April 12th. However, the show's composer, Labrinth, who scored the first season and collaborated on the third, recently made a series of incendiary social media posts criticizing both the show and his record label, Columbia Records, potentially jeopardizing his own Coachella performance.

Why it matters

The screening of 'Euphoria' at Coachella represents a unique crossover between television and music festivals, potentially drawing in new audiences. However, Labrinth's public feud with the show and his label raises questions about creative control, artistic integrity, and the challenges faced by musicians in the industry.

The details

Coachella will screen the first episode of 'Euphoria' Season 3 on April 12th at 11:59 pm in the festival's campground area. The show, which stars Oakland-born actress Zendaya, is now in its third season, with the first installment set to hit streaming earlier that night. In a potential twist, the show's composer, Labrinth, who worked on the first season and collaborated with Hans Zimmer on Season 3, recently made a series of incendiary social media posts criticizing both 'Euphoria' and his record label, Columbia Records, stating he was 'done with this industry' and aiming expletives at both entities.

  • The first episode of 'Euphoria' Season 3 will screen at Coachella on April 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
  • Labrinth made his initial social media post criticizing 'Euphoria' and his label on March 13, 2026.
  • Labrinth followed up with a more detailed post on his Instagram grid on March 17, 2026.

The players

Euphoria

A critically acclaimed HBO drama series that follows the lives of a group of high school students, including Oakland-born actress Zendaya in the lead role.

Labrinth

A British musician and composer who scored the first season of 'Euphoria' and collaborated with Hans Zimmer on the third season. He recently made incendiary social media posts criticizing the show and his record label, Columbia Records.

Columbia Records

A major record label that Labrinth is signed to, and which he criticized in his recent social media posts.

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What they’re saying

“We walk into this industry as pure creatives that wish to share color and get turned into wolves of Wall Street dribbling over stocks and shares.”

— Labrinth, Composer

What’s next

Coachella organizers have not yet responded to inquiries about whether Labrinth will still perform at the festival, despite his recent social media outbursts. His status as a Coachella performer remains uncertain.

The takeaway

The screening of 'Euphoria' at Coachella represents an innovative crossover between television and music festivals, but Labrinth's public feud with the show and his label highlights the ongoing tensions and challenges faced by creative artists in the entertainment industry.