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On 16 September, while a thunderstorm raged outside, threatening to resurrect the worst memories of Primavera Sound – the time when heavy rain forced the cancellation of their gig – the air inside Razzmatazz thickened, turning the venue into the absolute epicentre of slacker rock. Mac DeMarco had some scores to settle with Barcelona. He
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119119 ViewsOn 9 September, Barcelona’s Sala Upload became the epicentre of a sonic earthquake, with a headline performance from New York band BODEGA and BAF. The Brooklyn quintet, renowned for their blend of post-punk and art rock, were there to showcase tracks from their upcoming fourth album, All Inside Aquarium (2026). Expectations were sky-high, and the
Read More139139 ViewsTunisian 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
Read More151151 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 More130130 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 More154154 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 More141141 ViewsThe British band Then Jerico has just announced a full-band tour of Spain this October. Led by singer Mark Shaw, the only remaining founding member, the band will perform tracks from Then Jerico 1984–1989: Before the Future (2024), a four-CD box set released by Cherry Red Records featuring all of the group’s recordings from 1984
Read More112112 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 More197197 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 More152152 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
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