Top Five Sets to See at The Governors Ball 2025
The Governors Ball is just days away and the excitement is building. This year’s lineup boasts over 60 of the world’s best artists across three stages. From established headliners to rising stars, this year’s festival offers a diverse array of genres. To help you navigate the packed schedule we’ve curated a list of the top five artists you NEED to see.
- Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo is scheduled to make her debut performance at Governors Ball as she is scheduled to headline the festival on Saturday night. The American singer-songwriter and actress gained prominence in the early 2020s with her emotionally resonant pop music and breakout role on Disney. Her transition from acting to music was marked by the release of her debut single, “Drivers License,” in January 2021 which quickly topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight weeks, breaking streaming records and establishing her as a pop sensation. Soon after Olivia Rodrigo released her debut album, SOUR, showcasing a blend of pop, folk, and alternative rock influences, and earned her three Grammy Awards. In 2023, she released her sophomore album, *Guts*, and followed that with a massive world tour. As of June 2025, Olivia Rodrigo continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her powerful performances making her a set you won’t want to miss.
- Feid
Salomón Villada Hoyos, most famously known as Feid is a singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer. Hailing from Medellín, Colombia, Feid has become a global sensation in urban Latin music. He has collaborated with a vast array of artists, including Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Karol G, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Sech, Ozuna, Young Miko, and Yandel.
Feid launched his solo career in 2015 with his debut album Así Como Suena followed by a pivotal moment when fellow Medellín artist J Balvin collaborated on Feid’s 2016 single “Qué Raro”. Feid’s music can be characterized as a blend of reggaeton, trap, pop, and R&B influences. His distinctive voice and signature references to his Medellín roots set him apart in the urban Latin scene. His strong visual identity, often featuring the color green and his “FER-XXO” white glasses, has also become a recognizable part of his brand.
Over the years he has had chart-topping singles and albums and Latin Grammy nominations and wins. Feid has also set records for streams by a Colombian artist on Spotify. His set is sure to be unique and fun!
- Role Model
Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, known as ROLE MODEL, is an American singer-songwriter from Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He began his musical journey rapping under the monikers “Tucker” and “Dillis” before adopting the stage name ROLE MODEL in 2017 and transitioning to singing.
His debut ep, Arizona in the Summer, was self-released in 2017, and gained online traction. In 2018 he was signed by Interscope Records and continued to cultivate his distinct pop sound. His highly anticipated debut studio album, Rx, was released in 2022 followed by his sophomore album, Kansas Anymore, in 2024, and a deluxe version, Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye), in early 2025. Some of his notable songs include “blind,” “forever&more,” “Deeply Still in Love,” and “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out.” His music has been praised for its blend of heartfelt lyricism and easygoing, often melancholic, pop melodies. ROLE MODEL has also performed at major music festivals like Lollapalooza and Coachella. His fun personality and catchy songs are going to shine
- MARINA
Marina Lambrini Diamandis is a Welsh singer, songwriter, and poet who gained prominence for her distinctive voice and indie-pop sound.
In 2007, she independently released her debut extended play, Mermaid vs Sailor, through MySpace. Her unique sound and engaging online presence quickly garnered attention Her debut studio album, The Family Jewels, was released in 2010 and debuted at number five on the UK Albums Chart. Marina’s second album, Electra Heart became her first chart-topping album in the UK and included hit singles like “Primadonna” and “How to Be a Heartbreaker.” In 2015, she released her third album, FROOT, which showcased a more cohesive and organic sound, with Marina serving as the sole songwriter and co-producer.
In 2018, Marina announced she would be dropping the “and the Diamonds” moniker, releasing music simply as MARINA. She then releasd her fourth studio album, Love + Fear, in 2019 and her most recent album, Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land, in 2021. Marina is known for her theatrical stage presence that I can’t wait to see.
- Glass Animals
Glass Animals are an English indie rock band that formed in Oxford in 2010 known for their distinctive blend of indie rock, psychedelic pop, electronic rock, and alternative pop. The band consists of Dave Bayley, Drew MacFarlan, Edmund Irwin-Singer, and Joe Seaward.
Their debut album, Zaba, was released in 2014. It featured singles like “Gooey,” which went on to be certified platinum in the U.S., and established their presence in the alternative music scene. The band released Dreamland, in 2020, a saw massive success, reaching number two on the UK Albums Chart and number seven on the US Billboard 200. It was largely propelled by the global hit “Heat Waves,” which gained immense popularity through platforms like TikTok, topped charts worldwide, and amassed over two billion Spotify streams.
In 2024, the band released their latest album, I Love You So Fing Much, continuing to evolve their unique sound and lyrical themes. Known for their innovative sound and captivating live performances, you will not want to miss this one.
Who are you most excited to see at The Governors Ball?