Music

Sónar 2023
Sónar 2023
Our unmissable 10

This year the Barcelona-based music and technology festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary and to celebrate them, here are our unmissable ten artists!

Richard Orofino
Richard Orofino
Soaked in grunge aesthetics

The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter/producer’s new single and music video “Heart Splat” lives in a familiar but fresh and modern indie music fashion.

Suite Sessions #1
Suite Sessions #1
Jimena Amarillo

Mañana arranca Suite Sessions, el nuevo proyecto de Nobu Barcelona en el que tenemos la suerte de colaborar: conciertos íntimos, también en streaming.

Revenge Wife
Revenge Wife
Moving into new territories

Her new song, “Fantasy Girl,” shows an evolution in her songwriting and a commitment to the Italo-disco vibe, though this time mostly in English.

Peach PRC
Peach PRC
Passion, power and pink

Equally funny and sensitive and not holding anything back when it comes to life's ups and downs, she now releases her debut EP “Manic Dream Pixie.”

yunè pinku
yunè pinku
Rave for sensitive banshees

Plunge into a 360 live show exclusively on METAL with the Irish-Malaysian DJ producer in a poured-cement milieu filled with entrancing synth and vocals.

Airports
Airports
Exploring new sonic horizons

Giving listeners something that they won't have heard before by blending different music genres, he’s now releasing his new single, “Need U Here.”

Júlia Colom
Júlia Colom
Cantar para recoger los frutos

Dos años después de su primer single, hablamos con esta cantautora que llega pisando fuerte con su primer disco “Miramar”, tan fresco como la brisa del mar.

MOGA Caparica 2023
MOGA Caparica 2023
A festival beyond music

Dance to the beats of Shanti Celeste, Hunee, and Bradley Zero, practice yoga, and feast over Portuguese food in this festival from May 31st to June 4th.

Caelin
Caelin
Exploring self-worth and introspection

Creating emotionally transparent songs backed by strong, rootsy grooves and powerful vocals, the singer-songwriter now releases her “Save Me From Me” EP.

Yaoundéboxingclub x Tmdistant
Yaoundéboxingclub x Tmdistant
A free spirit

The singer-songwriter and producer now unveils her new single “Did It My Way” a stunning collaboration with Essex-based alternative artist Tmdistant.

Tokio Hotel
Tokio Hotel
Nothing has really changed

On May 12th, the legendary German band made Sala Apolo in Barcelona dance and sing all night long to iconic and newer songs like “Monsoon" and “HIM."

Jack Powers
Jack Powers
Lay your worries on the dance floor

The New Yorker and rising pop-performance artist is releasing his new single “House Party” asking listeners to surrender themselves to beat and party on.

Tlya X An
Tlya X An
Making the stage a home

An artist obsessed with pushing the boundaries of her artistry, Tlya X An is pushing ahead as a siren and muse for the hyperpop obsessed generation.

Meller x Sónar
Meller x Sónar
Caution: contents are hot

Barcelona's iconic eyewear brand collaborates with Sónar Music Festival unveiling a limited edition collab featuring rising underground musician, Leïti.

Endless Forms
Endless Forms
Life is always already happening

Thinking about Sartre's play “No Exit” and the idea that life is a big series of hallways with doors, he now releases his single “A Door That Disappears.”

Monad
Monad
An introspective quality

Drawing influence from Edward Hopper’s painting “Sun In An Empty Room,” he's now releasing his beautifully alluring new single “Light In An Empty Room.”

Awakenings Summer Festival 2023
Awakenings Summer Festival 2023
3 days of endless dancing

After the success of their recently concluded spring edition, they now get ready for their summer call from July 7 to 9 in Hilvarenbeek, the Netherlands.

Kizz Daniel
Kizz Daniel
Hit after hit

Having been the most streamed African artist in the first two quarters of 2022, the award-winning Nigerian singer now releases his new single “Shu-Peru.”

Natanya
Natanya
Hear the fear in you

“Angel” is the new single from the multi-disciplinary artist, which she made with her bare hands and is inspired by a true story she experienced.

Soundwalk Collective
Soundwalk Collective
Scoring Sonic Territories

The art platform discuss the creative process involved in recording sound in unexplored territories, and their latest project.

Yaeji
Yaeji
Tearing it all down

The DJ and singer is back with the release of her new album “With a Hammer.” Tuning into her anger, she ventures across a plethora of different genres.

Jace Carrillo
Jace Carrillo
Love journey

“Moviendo” is the new single from the Venezuelan-Canadian artist, collaborating with Panamanian artist Alyko to capture the essence of a tropical romance.

Natisa Gogol
Natisa Gogol
Holding onto strength and hope

The Ukrainian refugee and pop singer/songwriter is releasing today her new single and music video, “Aesthetics,” a love letter to the LGBTQI+ community.

Alma Festival Jardins Pedralbes
Alma Festival Jardins Pedralbes
Nuevo destino, misma esencia

La nueva propuesta de Concert Studio tendrá lugar en el mítico Poble Espanyol donde pondrá banda sonora a las noches del 10 al 27 de julio de Barcelona.

Mel 4Ever ft. Fraxiom
Mel 4Ever ft. Fraxiom
I'm back!

The critically-hailed pop artist now drops her new single “Go Bitch!” featuring hyper-pop star Fraxiom, which is a sneak peek of her upcoming sophomore EP.

Positive Education Festival 2023
Positive Education Festival 2023
Bubble of freedom

Held in Saint-Etienne, France, and bringing together a public that just wants to be moved, they have just unveiled the program for their 7th edition.

Yakul
Yakul
Forging uncharted territory

The Brighton-based four-piece now release their new EP, “Outlines,” lyrically dealing with escapism and questions focusing on consciousness and reality.

Fabrik
Fabrik
Todo listo para su 20º aniversario

Carl Cox será el protagonista de la celebración de los 20 años del club madrileño; pero no estará solo el 15 de julio, ni mucho menos. Te lo contamos.

Also 2023
Also 2023
Fun, immersive and experiential

The festival founded by Helen Bagnall celebrates its 10th anniversary from July 14-16 in magical Capability Brown with the theme of “Re-Enchantment.”