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Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi, known in the Western world as the musical voice of the Arab Spring movements of the past decade, arrived in Barcelona on a hot summer’s night to perform tracks from her latest album, MRA (2024), on Montjuïc, also known as the “magical mountain”. The concert featured a powerful stage presence based
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118118 ViewsAt the start of Barts Festival 2026, there was no easy nostalgia, but rather a precise and demanding reconstruction of a repertoire that still feels challenging, even forty years on. BEAT took to the stage at Poble Espanyol, turning the first night of the series into a celebration of cerebral progressive rock. Adrian Belew, Tony
Read More112112 ViewsNow that Sónar 2026 has come to an end, we can confirm that this was a transformative edition, with club culture once again taking centre stage. However, the lack of a distinctive visual identity for the 33rd edition was surprising, as was the absence of the now-traditional rucksack that has become a staple of every
Read More131131 ViewsAlthough the organisers of Manchester Psych Fest 2026 confirmed Angine de Poitrine back in March, it has taken until almost the start of summer to announce the full line-up for the English festival. The new line-up features over 30 new acts and a new main stage, the Manchester Apollo. Highlights include the post-punk sounds of
Read More105105 ViewsWith just under a month to go until Sónar 2026, the organisers of the Catalan festival have released the timetables for this year’s full line-up. Taking place from 18 to 20 June, this year’s event will be the first to be held as a fully integrated event (Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night) at
Read More164164 ViewsBeat Zeller, a Swiss musician better known by his stage name Reverend Beat-Man, arrived in Barcelona to perform alongside Milan Slick, a promising young Swiss artist with whom he recently recorded his latest album, Death Crossed The Street (2025), breaking away from his usual one-man band format. Distorted guitars and hypnotic keyboards provide an entry
Read More136136 ViewsAmidst all the speculation about whether this is definitely the farewell tour for the American band The Lords of Altamont, they lit up the Sala Upload in Barcelona with an unforgettable garage rock concert, mainly showcasing their new album Forever Loaded (2026). The Lords of Altamont, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell
Read More167167 ViewsCosmic Psychos returned to Barcelona exuding the confidence of a band that has championed the same vision for decades without needing to embellish it. Supported by Deadyard and Good Sniff at Sala Upload, the Australians once again did what they do best, turning a night of rock into a raw, uncompromising, full-on assault. Cosmic Psychos,
Read More183183 ViewsThe Dharma Chain performed in Barcelona with the composure of a band that knows exactly what it wants and how to achieve it. At Sala Laut, they gave a restrained performance, focusing more on building atmosphere than making an immediate impact — and that was precisely where much of its appeal lay. The Dharma Chain,
Read More175175 ViewsWith just under two months to go until catalan Vida Festival 2026, the organisers have released the timetables, which are now available on the festival’s official website. The highlight of Thursday 2 July’s opening day is undoubtedly Ralphie Choo’s 1:00 am concert on the Estrella Damm stage. The most disappointing clash of the day, however,
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