FVDED 2025: All Gas, No Breaks — 4 Day Two Artists You’d Be Crazy to Miss
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Last year’s edition of FVDED was all about the big names, & this year is about discoverability. In just over a month, 60 artists will descend on Holland Park—up 12 from 2024. It’s Blueprint’s largest festival to date.
A fourth stage—Propagate—has been added, allowing for a more diverse array of soundscapes from across the dance music spectrum. Propagate will serve as a platform dedicated to spotlighting emerging talent and underground sounds, taking over where FVDED Lab left off in 2022.
This year will also feature a new and improved Forest Stage experience. Last year, the vibes were high—both in front of the stage and tucked away, vibing in the trees.
The festival still brings the heavyweights. Disclosure are making their long-awaited return on Saturday, along with current king of bass Subtronics, Canadian mainstage favourites Loud Luxury—and seminal anthemic hitmaker Zedd.
But 2025 is about diversifying and discovery.
Without further ado, these are EDM Canada’s four Day 2 artists you can’t miss:
Levity
The trio was forged through a friendship born from a love of music. Although they have been honing their craft since 2019, their big break serendipitously came in 2023 with their unexpected performance at Electric Forest. While attending the festival as fans, they were offered a last-minute slot due to a cancellation. Those who witnessed the set can attest to its infectious energy… blending all genres of bass and sprinkling in a heavy dose of rhythm and funk, Levity push boundaries. Think GRiZ, Zeds Dead, & TroyBoi.
Breakout release: Flip It
On Repeat: Postman
Goddard.
Andrew Goddard isn’t your average Drum N Bass producer. With a master’s in music & management and a penchant for emotive vocals and rich, silky basslines—he isn’t just one to watch, he is a must-see. His earliest releases stem from a powerful loss, and that sense of raw healing can be felt in his tracks. His break came in early 2022 with his remix for Cat Burns’ “Go,” and it’s the perfect example of beauty and bass.
Breakout release: Go Remix
On Repeat: Green Light
In their own words—why this set’s one you won’t want to miss:
“I’ve been in the studio since January making new music nonstop to create a set where I play 90% of my own tunes. My new intro is the first step that bridges myself and my label ‘Rabbit Hole’ together showcasing new unreleased music and an immersive visual showcase that coincides the two realms together as one”
Jackie Hollander
The drive and ambition of Jackie Hollander is infectious, and her live sets are high energy. She offers a mix of melodic house & techno driven by atmospheric synths and bouncing bass. It’s been less than a year since her breakout hit ‘All My Friends Are Hot’ catapulted her into the spotlight, and her follow-up release ‘My Power,’ all about taking control of her life and manifesting her future, solidified her as a player to watch.
Breakout release: All My Friends Are Hot
On Repeat: I Look Good
AC Slater
In our minds, Aaron Clevenger, better known as AC Slater, needs no introduction. A pioneer of the bass house genre, founder of now-renowned Night Bass Records, and producer of anthems like ‘Bass Inside.’ His sets are raw, unrelenting journeys through a myriad of gritty, bass-inspired genres with throwback samples and a throughline of high-octane energy. Show up ready to go all-in.
Breakout release: Jack Got Jacked
On Repeat: Bass Face
In their own words—why this set’s one you won’t want to
“I’m excited to be back at FVDED. Canada crowds are top tier energy level, so FVDED an incredible opportunity to try out my new unreleased music and upcoming tracks from my label Night Bass. I’m honored to represent my unique sound along side so many different types of artists.”
FVDED 2025 is about more than just the headliners—it’s about the energy, the community, and the shared love of a sound. This year, lean in with the spirit of discovery. Step outside your refined taste, catch a set from an artist you’ve never seen, and let yourself be surprised. Whether you’re there for the music, the vibes, or to be part of the communal escapism—FVDED 2025 is your chance to explore the future of the scene while basking in aura of legends. Your weekend, built one set at a time.
