One of the best parts of Primavera Sound? The local energy. Whether you’re raving at the Parc del Fòrum until sunrise or catching a daytime showcase at Primavera Pro, Barcelona’s influence on global dance music is unmistakable. And this year, Primavera Sound 2025 is doubling down on that legacy, highlighting a wide range of artists from across Catalonia’s thriving underground scene.
From big-room techno favorites to experimental acts pushing the boundaries of club music, here are six Catalan artists we’re most excited to catch this year:
1. John Talabot (b2b DJ Dustin)
It wouldn’t be a true Barcelona dance experience without John Talabot. The Hivern Discs founder and longtime global ambassador for Catalan electronica is bringing something special to PS2025—a rare back-to-back with Berlin’s DJ Dustin (of Giegling fame). Expect a genre-defying session that fuses Talabot’s rich melodic instincts with Dustin’s shadowy minimalism. This set is likely to be one of the weekend’s most transporting—and one of its most local at heart.
2. Carlota
Another standout from the Barcelona scene, Carlota has been quietly making international noise with her emotionally complex, industrial-tinged techno. A former resident at the legendary Nitsa Club and now affiliated with Berlin’s Ostgut Ton label, Carlota crafts DJ sets that are equal parts elegant and unsettling. If you like your techno to feel like a dream on the edge of a nightmare—in the best way—make sure you catch her.
3. okdw
Primavera Pro’s commitment to emerging Catalan artists is on full display with okdw, a genre-blurring producer making waves in Spain’s experimental club circuit. Combining organic textures with fractured beats and deep melodic instincts, okdw’s sets are deeply felt and beautifully unpredictable. Keep an eye out for their performance at the Day Pro stage—it might just be your favorite sonic discovery of the weekend.
4. GUINEU
With a sound that flirts with synthpop, acid house, and fuzzed-out indie, GUINEU isn’t easily categorized—but she is absolutely danceable. Hailing from Terrassa, this Catalan singer-producer delivers live sets full of attitude, nostalgia, and emotion. Imagine a late-night basement party with Robyn, Peaches, and Roísín Murphy trading off the aux cord, and you’ll get the vibe. Catch her at one of the Pro showcases or late-night club series.
5. xicu
For something that sits at the intersection of pop songwriting and club experimentation, look no further than xicu. This young artist from Manresa threads glitch, reggaeton, ambient textures, and queer storytelling into a wholly original live show. Part of Primavera Pro’s genre-defying lineup, xicu represents a new wave of Catalan talent that’s rewriting the rules of what electronic performance can be.
6. Remei de Ca la Fresca
This wildly creative collective leans more avant-garde than DJ-centric, but they bring a palpable electronic energy to their live performances. Mixing performance art, lo-fi beats, punk aesthetics, and electroacoustic layers, Remei de Ca la Fresca might be the weirdest set you see all weekend—and that’s exactly the point. Whether it’s in a dark club or an off-site installation, this Primavera Pro favorite is not to be missed.
From club pioneers to experimental visionaries, these Catalan artists are helping Primavera Sound stay true to its roots—while continuing to push the festival’s dance floor into exciting new territory. For more exclusive coverage, artist interviews, and real-time PS2025 highlights, follow us @nexusradiodance on Instagram and TikTok and stay locked in.
