Primavera Sound 2025: Hooks, Heart, and an Indie Dance Sendoff

We were back at the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona for Primavera Sound 2025 , and like always, it delivered: big names, a massive crowd, and enough walking to make you question your shoe choices. Here’s how it went down for us.

Thursday: Noise, Nuance & a Lot of Bass

We started the weekend with IDLES, and they were exactly what you’d expect — loud, sweaty, and intense. The crowd was completely locked in, moshing and screaming along. If you wanted to let off some steam, that set did the trick.

After that, we caught a bit of FKA twigs. Even fr om further back, it was clear how much effort goes into her performance — the visuals, the movement, the atmosphere. We didn’t stay for the full thing, but what we saw was stunning.

Jamie xx rounded out our night with a smooth, layered set that got us moving again. It was a shift from the full-on energy of IDLES, but in a good way — more groove, less chaos. A solid way to end the night.

IDLES. Photo: Clara Orozco

Saturday: Hooks, Heart, and an Indie Dance Sendoff

We came back on Saturday for what turned out to be a stacked night. Fontaines D.C. hit hard with their usual post-punk grit — sharp lyrics, a bit of angst, and a crowd that was more than ready for it. It wasn’t flashy, but it felt real.

Chappell Roan surprised us. We knew her stuff was catchy, but live she took it up a notch — big stage presence, bright visuals, and a clear connection with the crowd. Easily one of the most fun sets of the weekend.

And then came LCD Soundsystem , closing things out the way only they can — long builds, big drops, and everyone dancing like it was 2007 again. Their set hit all the right notes, emotionally and musically. No complaints.

Chappell Roan. Photo: Clara Orozco

🎧 From Our Playlist to Yours

IDLES – War

FKA twigs – Pendulum

Jamie xx – Gosh

Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death

Chappell Roan – Red Wine Supernova

LCD Soundsystem – Dance Yrself Clean

Not every set blew our minds, but the good ones really hit — and that's kind of the magic of Primavera. It’s chaotic, loud, a bit overwhelming, and somehow still exactly where you want to be.

Until next year.