Primavera Sound is a music festival not to be missed, turning Barcelona into an international music capital for yet another year. We are delighted to present you with this booklet and its fantastic line-up of Catalan music, and we hope it will serve as a useful companion when planning your week. We would also like to welcome you to Primavera Pro, the global meeting point for the music industry that we are sponsoring, and invite you to meet all the accredited professionals during the Primavera Pro Welcome Party, organised by the Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies (ICEC) and its internationalisation brand, Catalan Arts. This is a unique opportunity to connect, network and strengthen ties with fellow professionals, all
while enjoying the music of four up-and-coming Catalan artists who are part of the 2025 line-up.
If you want more information on a particular artist or band, please do not hesitate to contact them directly, or contact any of our offices – located in Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, London and Paris – for further assistance.
Catalan artists at Primavera Sound 2025
Born in Buenos Aires, raised in Brazil, and now a key figure on the Barcelona music scene, Belén Natalí’s deep love for Jamaican sounds defies any algorithm that tries to define her.
SHOWS AT PRIMAVERA SOUND
CONTACT
Say it Loud Pablo Tudela
EMAIL
Belén Natalí
Dame Area
Dame Area is a project by Catalan artist Viktor Lux Crux and Italian Silvia Konstance. Toda la verdad sobre Dame Area is their latest album: a thriller made synth-punk record where, from the start, you feel that something dangerous is always on the brink of happening.
SHOWS AT PRIMAVERA SOUND
CONTACT
Humo Internacional
Pablo Fernández
Guineu blends indie pop in Catalan with a riot girl attitude, combining sweet and captivating melodies with a dark, intimate and melancholic essence. She calls this style #cuquitrash.
Guineu
HUIR
HUIR is a duo formed by Ana of the Head and David Solazo, known for their intense darkwave sound. They caught the attention of Cold Transmission and The KVB, who were keen to remix one of their tracks. Their first gig was opening for The Chameleons – a true baptism of fire.
SHOWS AT PRIMAVERA SOUND
CONTACT
Sturm Promotions Albert Pavia
EMAIL
John Talabot
In 2008, Barcelona DJ Oriol Riverola (aka John Talabot), Salva Coromina and Franc Sayol launched Hivern Discs to release their music and that of friends. Its first release marked a milestone in Barcelona’s club scene, launching Talabot’s global career.
SHOWS AT PRIMAVERA SOUND
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Live in Dallas Fernando EMAIL
La Casa Azul
La Casa Azul started as a fictional cartoon band but has been the brainchild of Guille Milkyway for nearly two decades. His effervescent genius has made the world better. The band’s music, more pop than pop itself, reaches its full power when experienced as a community.
SHOWS AT PRIMAVERA SOUND
Llum
Llum prefers to define herself as a “performer” rather than a singer. Her project overflows the limits of music, brimming with effervescent ideas. Though her career is still young, she’s already unlocking new dimensions for pop in Catalan and Spanish.
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CONTACT
Allau Management Aina Pociell EMAIL
Maig
Maig lives up to the name (“May”, in Catalan), sounding like spring at its peak. Maria Solà – artistic name, Maig – belongs to a generation for whom Catalan artist Julieta is a reference who stands alongside Lorde, Billie Eilish and Rosalía. In short, she’s the new wave of R&B in Catalan, a shining, expanding reality.
SHOWS AT PRIMAVERA SOUND
CONTACT
Entrelíneas Martin Boragno
EMAIL
OKDW (pronounced: ok-deu) is the project of Catalan artist Virts Martos, which blends hip hop, R&B, soul and pop – sounds that are rarely heard in Catalan.
OKDW proves that what’s trending in the streets is reaching new heights with a unique and fearless approach.
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CONTACT
Allau Management Ester Herrero EMAIL
Red Stamp
Red Stamp proves that 1 plus 1 doesn’t always equal 2: the sum of singer-songwriters Núria Graham and Aoife Nessa Frances gives a result of infinite sonic details.
Joined by drummer Brendan Doherty, the Catalan and Irish artists craft psych-pop songs, drawing strength from each other.
SHOWS AT PRIMAVERA SOUND
CONTACT
Primavera Labels Anna Romeu
EMAIL
Remei de Ca la Fresca
Remei de Ca la Fresca blends poetry, rock and experimental sounds in a unique Catalan proposal. Their second album, L’ham de la pregunta, is an emotional journey born from uncertainty and the search for answers, channelling a rage rooted in nature and daily life while imagining new possibilities.
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sistema de entretenimiento
The arcade-punk of this Mollet del Vallès trio, known for miniature songs under 120 seconds, answers an impossible question: what would 1980s anime tracks sound like if produced in Spain? Thanks to sistema de entretenimiento, we can find out.
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Rebel Sound Fran
Xicu
Xicu is shaping trends in the Catalan music scene, gaining support from emerging national artists. He’s collaborated with Julieta, Socunbohemio and Maria Hein. His music blends experimental pop, urban influences and distortion, pushing conventional boundaries.
SHOWS AT PRIMAVERA SOUND
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Suricat Miquel Alcarria
(Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, London and Paris), the ICEC works in a variety of areas of action to connect, accompany and support the internationalisation of creative businesses. To this end, Catalan Arts strengthens the presence of companies and their creations at international fairs and major professional events and publishes resources for professionals.
