Coachella Artists of the Day: Dec. 3, 2025

Mahmut Orhan

Origin: Bursa, Türkiye

Genre / Subgenres: Electronic / Deep House, Nu Disco

Mahmut Orhan moved to Istanbul at a very young age to jumpstart his career as a DJ, and it's since been paying off. His Turkish background is felt in nearly every production he's created, and he seamlessly blends soothing melodies with traditional Middle Eastern string instruments. In 2018, he remixed Colonel Bagshot's "Six Day War", which earned him his first number one hit in four European countries, including Turkey. And in 2024, he finally released his first full-length album, Pangea.

Performing: Saturday

Stage Prediction: Yuma

For Fans of: Boral Kibil, Deeperise, Kygo

Key Tracks: 6 Days (w/ Colonel Bagshot) / Forgive Me (w/ SOFI TUKKER) / Feel (ft. Sena Şener)

Live Set: Loveland at ADE 2025 (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Rating: ★★★½

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CMAT

Origin: Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland

Genre / Subgenres: Country / Country pop, Indie pop

Have you ever heard of an Irish country singer? Ok, but have you heard of a really good one? Well, now you have! CMAT (real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) lists Dolly Parton and Katy Perry as her musical influences, and her music reflects what it's like to be a modern woman, always approached with a sense of humor. She tackles everything: self-image, mental health, and relationships, all in a cleverly crafted way.

Performing: Saturday

Stage Prediction: Mojave

For Fans of: The Last Dinner Party, Sam Fender, Chappell Roan

Key Tracks: EURO-COUNTRY / Aw, Shoot! / Take A Sexy Picture Of Me

Live Set: Primavera Sounds 2025 (Barcelona, Spain)

Rating: ★★★★

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Ratings are on a 5-star scale