We’re lower than one month out from North Coast Music Festival, Chicagoland’s premier digital music occasion, set to happen at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL from Friday, August 29 – August 31, 2025. Celebrating its fifteenth anniversary, this yr’s lineup is nothing in need of stellar, with prime tier headliners bolstered by a powerful assist lineup.
With such a stacked lineup, it may be overwhelming attempting to plan out your itinerary for every day. As a substitute of chasing units all weekend and worrying about overlap, give attention to catching just a few full units and letting vibes information you for the remaining. I’ve discovered this to be essentially the most fulfilling, low-stress method to expertise a music pageant, particularly one with a killer lineup. Want a little bit assist choosing out your choose few? Learn beneath for my steered prime 5 acts to see this at this years occasion.
deadmau5 (drum & bass set)
I attempt to prioritize any uncommon or uncommon units throughout a pageant weekend, ones that don’t come alongside as typically. We now have a number of probabilities to see artists like Excision or Zeds Lifeless all year long, however how typically will we see a deadmau5 drum & bass set? I’m an enormous deadmau5 fan already; along with his mastery of sound and enjoyable visuals, he all the time places on a great present. I’m excited to see what he has in retailer for this drum & bass set.
Chris Lake
Chris Lake reside is all the time a vibe, and with the current launch of his debut album, Chemistry, this set is a must-see for positive. Chemistry blew me away, with observe after observe of pure magic. I can’t wait to see album favorites like ‘Savana‘ and ‘Ease My Thoughts‘ performed out reside.
Every day Bread
Every day Bread has actually began to explode within the final couple of years and for good cause. The Georgia-based DJ/producer delivers a funky, soulful bass-infused sound in contrast to something I’ve ever heard. His mix of electro-soul, hip-hop, and bass music typically contains deep cuts and obscure samples, and it’s a lot enjoyable to get down on the dance ground to Every day Bread reside.
Zeds Lifeless
Okay I’m a little bit biased as a result of Zeds Lifeless is my favourite artist, however that’s as a result of they all the time ship one thing wonderful. I’ve by no means seen the identical Zeds Lifeless set twice, and with the discharge of their RSIH album earlier this yr, their current units have been a stunning mix of previous and new, and I’m attempting to see it as a lot as I can. Don’t miss their set for those who like selection – bass music, dubstep, home, drum & bass, and samples of each style below the solar.
Of The Timber
After seeing Of The Timber’ headlining Electric Forest set this previous July in addition to his pop-up House set on the Grand Artique stage, I’m now a full convert. Described as ‘natural’ bass music (assume CharlestheFirst, Tipper, and CloZee), Of The Timber gives a extra experimental, atmospheric strategy to dubstep and glitch-hop, leading to a really distinctive sound. Don’t miss his set!
Honorable Mentions: If in case you have the time or really feel strongly towards one of many artists listed above, give one in every of my honorable mentions a strive: Apashe, Taiki Nulight, Kream, LP Giobbi, and Rezz. I’ve seen all of those artists reside and have had an incredible expertise every time.
Should you haven’t snagged your North Coast tickets but, it’s not too late (however, like, what are you doing??). Head on over to the North Coast website to buy. Have enjoyable, drink water, and see you on the market!
