AceShowbiz - The 2026 Coachella festival delivered a surprising musical moment when Geese incorporated a cover of Justin Bieber’s breakout hit, "Baby," into their live performance. On Saturday, while Justin Bieber was headlining the event as the main attraction, other artists found creative ways to pay tribute to pop culture icons throughout the day.

One notable nod came from Addison Rae, who sported a purple American Apparel hoodie that appeared to reference either Bieber himself or her own music video for "Headphones On." However, the standout homage was Geese’s unexpected snippet of "Baby" woven into their song "2122," sparking speculation about a possible resurgence of pop-punk cover compilations.

This year’s Coachella has been notable for its array of cover songs and musical mashups. Alongside Geese’s take on Bieber’s hit, Joost performed a rendition of Crazy Frog, Sabrina Carpenter blended Barry Manilow’s classic "Copacabana" into her track "Feather," and LA’s Bob Baker Marionettes offered a unique interpretation of Ben Platt’s version of Addison Rae’s "Diet Pepsi."

With such inventive and playful tributes dominating the first week, attendees and fans alike eagerly anticipate what unexpected covers and creative performances week two of Coachella 2026 might bring.