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On a sweltering summer night, in the midst of an endless heatwave, Stuart Murdoch and company arrived at Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the exceptional If you’re feeling sinister (1996) “Welcome to the second recording by this new band called Belle & Sebastian” announced their singer, Stuart Murdoch. “The stars of
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103103 ViewsIn just three years, Brown Horse has gone from being one of many bands emerging from the Norwich music scene to becoming one of the most exciting names in British country rock. Their rise has been both rapid and steady. Following the release of the EP Willow (2023), the band released three albums in quick
Read More119119 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 More104104 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 More105105 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 More118118 ViewsAfter the sublime Friday that made everyone forget the weather-related problems of the previous day, Saturday was set to be the highlight of Primavera Sound 2026. The line-up included The XX, Gorillaz, Big Thief, Little Simz, Knocked Loose and Kneecap, among others. Photo of Gorillaz taken by Gisela Jané provided by the Primavera Sound 2026
Read More144144 ViewsThursday 4 June Just a few hours ago, we were telling you what it’s like to try to arrive in time for the start of a festival when you have children… This writer’s parental misadventures were once again in evidence on Thursday, when – a couple of months before the festival was due to take
Read More152152 Views“Good evening. Welcome to PiL. ” John Lydon introduces himself in the manner of an English host welcoming his guests at the door. He delivers a welcome to the world of PiL with a very British, polite air of normality. However, it soon becomes clear that there isn’t much room for normality here. John Lydon
Read More145145 ViewsCalifone takes the stage, and a narcotic guitar starts to hum, comforting us. What would we do without the imprint your songs leave, Tim? The thrill of hearing the wonderful “Funeral Singers“, perhaps for the first time in Barcelona (Tim Rutili swears he’s never played in the city before), makes the moment very special. For
Read More147147 ViewsAlthough 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
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