Primavera Sound is one of those festivals that basically doesn’t need an introduction. Sun, sea, and great bands – what’s not to love? It’s not all about Primavera’s Barcelona branch, though. Primavera Sound Porto, now in its twelfth year, brings the best of the Barcelona edition to Portugal. Think of like Reading & Leeds, except instead of rain and flaming tents, you get ice-cold drinks, sunshine, and as much port as you’d expect in the city which literally gave the drink its name. So with all that in mind, we’ll see you down the front, probably for one of these five great acts.
Fontaines D.C.
Dork faves from the very start of their existence, Fontaines D.C. absolutely deserve their current position as one of the world’s biggest guitar bands. They’re also absolutely massive live, drawing on every inch of their discography to give a show which you’ll not be forgetting any time soon. Most recent album ‘Romance’ has seen them completely reinvent their style and sound, with tracks like ‘Starburster’ every bit as powerful as you’d expect when they’re belted out by a crowd of thousands.
Charli xcx
OK, you probably don’t need much convincing to go and see Charli, do you? Brat summer may have been last year, but you’ve had an extra few months to perfect the ‘Apple’ dance and learn all the words to ‘Von Dutch’. Or maybe you’ve just been to see Charli before and therefore know that you’d be completely insane to miss the chance to see her again.
