As the final night of Osheaga 2025 descended on Parc Jean-Drapeau, a hard choice had to be made. Jamie XX’s closing set on the Forest stage overlapped with Olivia Rodrigo on the main stage, and while I hated to miss her, I knew deep down that Jamie would deliver something truly singular. I wasn’t wrong. Under the canopy of the trees, the crowd (though smaller than expected) gathered to dance, reflect, and lose ourselves in one final release of energy.
Read MoreTucked into the Valley stage on a sunny afternoon at Osheaga, The Dare delivered a confident, high-energy set that turned casual listeners into full-on fans. The crowd that gathered for the performance didn’t just stumble in, they came ready to dance, and The Dare made sure to reward them.
Read MoreBy the time Gigi Perez stepped onto the Mountain stage Sunday afternoon, the sun was high and the summer heat had settled in. Festival staff sprayed water over the crowd to keep us cool, which added to the easygoing atmosphere, but once Gigi began to sing, no one was thinking about the temperature anymore.
Read MoreAs the sun began to sink behind Parc Jean-Drapeau on the final night of Osheaga, Cage the Elephant stepped onto the Mountain stage and reminded everyone exactly why they’ve been a mainstay of modern rock for over a decade. From where we sat on the hill, picnic blanket laid out beneath us, the entire moment felt like the perfect wind-down to a weekend full of noise, heat, and beautiful chaos.
Read MoreLast week, to kick off the month of August, the fields of St. Charles, Iowa hosted one of the Midwest’s most promising festivals, Hinterland, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in spectacular fashion. Becoming known as the biggest festival in Iowa, Hinterland continues to grow in scope and stature, and this year’s edition was the biggest yet, featuring a bigger venue and record-breaking ticket sales.
Read MoreOsheaga’s Forest Stage was the place to be Friday night as rapper, singer, and all-around powerhouse Doechii brought her “Live From the Swamp” tour to Montreal. It was the final set of the night and easily one of the wildest.
Read MoreTucked into the back reaches of Parc Jean-Drapeau, the Scène de la Vallée feels like its own secret hideout—a perfect fit for the genre-bending sound of French psych-pop band La Femme. As golden hour set in on day one of Osheaga, the group transformed the stage into an electric dancefloor, blending surf rock, punk, and synth-pop into something distinctly their own.
Read MoreFriday night at Osheaga hit a turning point as the sun dipped low over Parc Jean-Drapeau and the Valley Stage transformed into a vibrant, open-air dancefloor. Scottish producer and multi-instrumentalist Barry Can’t Swim brought his genre-melding magic to the Montreal crowd, delivering a set full of emotional builds, hypnotic beats, and irresistible rhythm.
Read MoreIn the wide array of music festival offerings, Capitol Groove is a rarity: a two day long gathering where community,musical authenticity, and good-natured locals all find a beat together. Thanks to its gently sloping pristine grass laden venue, attendees are encouraged to indulge in either a relaxed lawn-chair haven or a welcoming dance pit on the flat lands. Capitol Groove 2025 struck an impressive balance between family-friendly and frolic worthy jams.
Read MoreOn a sun-soaked weekend along the Willamette River, Portland once again proved why it’s a hub for indie music culture with the triumphant return of Project Pabst. Taking over Waterfront Park on July 26th and 27th, the boutique festival delivered a lineup that was as eclectic as it was nostalgic, balancing legends with some of the most exciting names in modern indie and alternative music.
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