Although they have different origins and backgrounds, Packaging and Fin del Mundo share a similar approach to songwriting, linked to movement, change and the feeling of always being in transition. At the Upload venue, the two acts perform side by side with unexpected ease.
Packaging, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
The Packaging concert does not seek to make an immediate impact. Instead, the songs evolve gradually, veering off course just when they seem to have found a clear direction. Spanning Seattle and Denver, the creative partnership between Daniel Lyon (guitar and vocals) and Daniel Birch (keyboards) has given rise to a project that brings a sense of constant movement to their live performances on their first European tour. With the addition of Bridget Hartman on bass and flute and Nick Berlin on drums, the line-up maintains that sense of continuity throughout the concert.
Packaging, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
Their debut album, Packaging, was released in 2025 by Share It Music and distributed by Sub Pop. It explores themes of disconnection and modern-day exhaustion, as well as the sense of drifting that often accompanies our daily commutes. The songs feature themes such as empty airports, endless journeys and landscapes viewed from a window, as well as the strange sense of time that arises between departure and arrival. The collaborative nature of an album created across two cities is further emphasised by the involvement of collaborators linked to projects such as Beach House, Here We Go Magic and Sugar Candy Mountain in the recording process.
Daniel Lyon from Packaging, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
When performed live, the songs almost function as little milestones along the journey. “Always Calling” builds gradually, while “On Holiday” is underpinned by a raw synthesiser with a subtle melancholy. “Didn’t Wanna Stay” is about transformation and moving from one stage to the next, while “Running Through the Airport” is about always being caught between departure and arrival. During the performance, Bridget Hartman’s work deserves a special mention. Her bass adds subtle variations to repetitive songs, and when she switches to the flute, she introduces a different register that alters the atmosphere. . Although they are brief, these appearances end up being among the most memorable moments of the concert.
Bridget Hartman from Packaging, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
Although it draws on recognisable influences such as krautrock and psychedelia, the result is more than just the sum of its parts. The band takes a different approach, paying close attention to small details such as sounds that shift ever so slightly, echoes that emerge in the background or melodies that take a while to come into focus. For a few seconds after they finish playing, you are left with the impression of having travelled some distance, even though it is difficult to pinpoint exactly where the journey began or ended. Packaging seems to move in that undefined space between setting off and arriving.
Packaging, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
Fin del Mundo take to the stage with an air of familiarity. Right from the outset, it’s clear that they have already forged a connection with the Barcelona audience. The first instrumental track begins with knowing glances. Lucía Masnatta (guitar and vocals), Julieta Heredia (guitar and vocals) and Yanina Silva (bass and backing vocals) stand together at the front of the stage. An intimacy is evident in their small gestures, such as resting their heads on each other’s backs, as they continue to perform. Tita Limia (drums and backing vocals) is the glue that holds the band together when the songs expand or shift in form.
Fin del Mundo, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
Although the band hails from Buenos Aires, much of its identity is linked to southern Patagonia, spanning the regions of Tierra del Fuego and Chubut. The band’s name is a reference to these southern landscapes at the very tip of the American continent, where it feels as though the world ends. Following the release of their eponymous debut EP in 2020, they began to establish themselves on the Argentine underground scene. This eventually culminated in one of the defining moments of their career: their session for KEXP. The international coverage of that performance quickly increased their reach, marking the beginning of a series of tours across Europe and Latin America. In 2024, Andalusian label Spinda Records released Hicimos crecer un bosque.
Lucía Masnatta from Fin del Mundo, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
The language of Fin del Mundo is built around a series of recurring images: journeys, fires, long nights, physical distances, memories and processes of transformation. References to Patagonia are interwoven with memory, absence, and the passage of time. The melodies encourage listeners to explore soundscapes with a melancholic quality typical of shoegaze and post-rock, while also evoking images of refuge and reconstruction.
Fin del Mundo, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
The setlist ranges from lengthy instrumental pieces to tracks in which the four band members sing together in harmony. “Vivimos lejos” explores the experience of distance and how time alters relationships, while “El día de las flores” introduces a more direct and emotional dimension. There are luminous moments, such as “Vendrá la calma”, as well as more introspective ones, such as “Refugio” and “Devenir“. Even in tracks with few lyrics, the band succeeds in maintaining a recognisable narrative.
The concert maintains its fluidity right until the end, when Skeeter Davis‘s “The End of the World” begins to play through the speakers. The suspended, almost surreal calm of the 1960s song provides the perfect accompaniment to the finale.
Fin del mundo, Sala Upload Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo©
Setlist Packaging
Intro – Med
Always calling
Never as it was
On holiday
Didn’t wanna stay
Running through the airport
With my girl
Lessons in life
Water’s edge
In your pocket
Setlist Fin del Mundo
Track instrumental
Hacia los bosques
Cuando todo
Una tempo
El día de las flores
Desvelo
Vivimos lejos
El próximo
Las flores
La distancia
Refugio
Vendrá la calma
La noche
El fin del mundo
Devenir
El incendio
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