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Osheaga 2025 – Daniel’s Guide to Day 1

With so many overlapping sets, it can be hard to decide who to catch. Here’s a breakdown of performers by time slot, plus a curated playlist to help you build your perfect Day 1.

πŸ•‘ 2:00 – 3:00 PM

  • Begonia – Canadian singer-songwriter blending electro-pop and R&B
  • TALLANDSKIINNY – Montreal-based DJ
  • Dua Saleh – Sudanese-American artist mixing soulful indie rap, pop, and R&B
  • Wunderhorse – English alt-rock band with punk roots and catchy hooks

πŸ•’ 3:00 – 4:00 PM

  • The Struts – Theatrical, high-energy rock band often compared to Queen
  • Pretty Girl – Producer/DJ/vocalist merging bedroom pop and psychedelic house
  • Aqyila – Toronto R&B singer-songwriter with powerhouse vocals
  • Joey Valence & Brae – Hip-hop duo with major Beastie Boys energy

πŸ•“ 4:00 – 5:00 PM

  • FINNEAS – Alt/indie pop singer-songwriter and mega-producer
  • Damiano David – Lead vocalist of glam rockers MΓ₯neskin
  • Shermanology – Dutch-Caribbean electronic duo with gospel soul vibes
  • Ekkstacy – Canadian indie rocker with a dark, brooding sound

πŸ•” 5:00 – 6:00 PM

  • Group Project – Genre-blending Canadian indie pop/R&B group
  • Lucy Dacus – Indie rock singer-songwriter & boygenius member
  • Salute – UK producer crafting house, UKG, and future beats
  • La Femme – Avant-garde French psych-rock band

πŸ•• 6:00 – 7:00 PM

  • Artemas – Soulful indie pop with introspective songwriting
  • Dominic Fike – Singer-rapper with rock-meets-hip-hop vibes
  • Bibi Club – Dreamy Canadian indie pop duo

πŸ•– 7:00 – 8:00 PM

  • Funk Tribu – French funk/soul/Afrobeat collective
  • Luidji – Soul-influenced French rapper/singer
  • PyPy – Canadian indie pop artist with catchy melodies
  • Glass Animals – British indie rock with retro-futuristic flair
  • Jorja Smith – Genre-blending British pop/R&B singer

πŸ•— 8:00 – 9:00 PM

  • Nico Moreno – Canadian indie pop with smooth vocals
  • Barry Can’t Swim – British singer-songwriter with atmospheric DJ sets

πŸ•˜ 9:00 – 10:00 PM (Final Sets)

  • The Killers – American rock legends with stadium-sized anthems
  • James Hype – British DJ/producer bringing the party
  • Doechii – Genre-defying American rapper

🎧 Your OSHEAGA Day 1 Playlist

Still unsure who to see? πŸ”„ Put this playlist on shuffle and let your ears decide! 🎡