The final two days of Osheaga seemed promising. The lIne-up looked intriguing but would the performances be any good?
We started out day two still getting over last night’s epic Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Arcade Fire closing performances wondering if it could be topped. To answer that question: yes, yes it can be!
Mitski
I started off checking out Mitski who is known for her gyrating performances with a full 80s synth pop sound. I saw her at the smaller stage a few years ago and she was very impressive.
Now at the main stage, I realized I enjoyed her performance better last time. Maybe it was her being on the main stage that threw me off, or maybe it was the fact that I was surrounded by so many people who seem utterly distracted or detached from her music.
I wish more people at the main stages were more interested in seeing Mitski, but I guess they must have been waiting for some other performer.
Polo and Pan
How weird can French disco/techno can get? Well, if you let Polo and Pan show you the way, you’ll understand how much. I know the weird DJ man wearing a house coat showed me. It was a surprising to the end of the performance. Definitely something you should check out.
Caribou
What can you say except Caribou may have stole the show at this years Osheaga, especially Saturday. They were one of my top highlights,
Caribou was everything I hoped they would be. I was looking forward to them playing Odessa but then I remembered how many other songs I loved and wanted to hear them play. I danced late into the evening with thousands of other people dancing around me. It was pretty crazy,
Khruangbin
Khruangbin were one of those surprising bands that sounded better than even their recordings. With elements of seventies funk, blue grass and country, Khruangbin is one eclectic romp through American music.
Blood Royal
How much noise could two people make. Well Royal Blood proved that two grown men could make a pretty impressive racket.
Great songs, powerful bass and the crowd went pretty crazy. This included an impressive mosh pit swarm, which I haven’t seen at Osheaga in quite a while.
Wet Leg
The highlight of my festival was seeing Wet Leg. They just plain rock. I had so much fun jibing to this 5-piece that still played to perfection with only four.
Cheers to the ladies that rock this good, great riffs and catchy tunes. They definitely put a smile on my face.
Idles
While most normal people were ending the night at Dua Lipa, people who like hearing British people swear were busy at the Idles show.
And boy did that man ever curse! But they put on one hell of a show.
Dua Lipa
I don’t know much about Dua Lipa except that she is extremely popular, her stage was dangerously packed and, well, she ended the festival. It was most definitely one night to remember.
