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According to an interview with Mixmag, Peggy Gou, the Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label boss, thinks giraffes are nature’s most peaceful animal. So distinct that they are sought after by animal aficionados around the world, and yet so relaxed even though they only need 30 minutes of sleep every night.

Such characteristics are entirely reminiscent of Gou when she is rocking the decks in one of the countless international destinations she’s helmed in her relatively short career. Calm, cool, collected, but so distinct in her style.

A Peggy Gou set is one of flavor and taste instead of genre. Nothing is off-limits for her. If it involves some type of danceability she’s down for it, and she makes everyone on the dancefloor down for it, too.

It’s this kind of fluid consistency that made her the first-ever South Korean DJ to perform at Berghain while she’s also enjoyed major bookings like Coachella, Parklife, Kappa Futur, and many more.

Like many artists in the modern landscape of electronic music, she doesn’t rely on a heavy release schedule to maintain her presence, but when she does decide to release music, she brings that same combination of surprise and expectation. As in everyone expects it to be great, but no one expects the sonic quality.

Early releases on rekids, Radio Slave’s longstanding imprint, and the always impressive Ninja Tune established her production career, but soon the idea of folding into anyone else’s musical boundaries simply wasn’t an option for Gou. She launched her own label, Gudu, in 2019 which has housed all of her subsequent releases along with exciting new artists like Brain De Palma and Mogwaa.

Like a giraffe, Gou’s career will remain easy to spot in the growing crowd of electronic artists, and those who do spot her will notice she’s totally zen about the whole deal. She’s just happy to be here.

Germany

electra

float house

Peggy Gou

Netherlands

dutch tech house

ANOTR

Carista

United Kingdom

balearic

DJ Harvey

electropop

house

indietronica

uk dance

Disclosure

United States

The Blessed Madonna

jazz house

Barry Can't Swim

Primavera Sound is an annual music festival steeped in history and one that’s paved the way for many other major music events from around the world. Held at 

 in Barcelona, Spain during late May and early June, the festival was founded in 2001 by Pablo Soler, and is now one of the largest and most-attended music festivals in Europe and biggest in the Mediterranean.

The festival has expanded in every sense possible since its establishment over twenty years ago - now a multi-genre hotspot for not only Spanish natives but tourists from every corner of the globe. 

The grand-scale gala has been so successful that it’s grown from its small origins of just 7,700 attendees in its first year, to now over 500,000! Each annum it sets new attendance records, becoming a greater and more sought-after destination year in, year out.

The success of the festival led to an international expansion to Porto, Portugal in 2012 which took place a week after the main edition. In 2022, the festival hosted its first editions in Los Angeles, Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires and São Paulo. Primavera Sound continued to expand to Asunción and Bogotá in 2023, and now a much smaller version of the festival, Primavera Weekender, has been taking place in Benidorm each November since 2019.

Primavera Sounds original location was Poble Espanyol, an open-air architectural museum on top of the Montjuïc hill in Barcelona. This differentiated the festival from most of its other European counterparts like Glastonbury, by being held within a city rather than in a large rural area. 

In 2005 the festival relocated from the Poble Espanyol to the Fòrum site due to demand - a new 14-hectare multipurpose public park meters away from the Mediterranean Sea, best known for its public art, the Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona and its underground auditorium.

Originally an event made to showcase local noise bands of the indie rock genre, no one could have foreseen what the future held, with the festival hotspot now home to all kinds of genres with our beloved electronic dance music very much at the forefront of it.

Headliners over the years have included the likes of the Pet Shop boys, Kendrick Lamar, Dua Lipa, Charlie XCX, Burna Boy, Gorillaz, Tame Impala, as well as incredible electronic music acts including such as 

We may have just finished summer 2023, but who’s to say we can’t plan ahead for next summer already? If you’re thinking of taking the plunge to embark on your euro summer of a lifetime, we’ve got two words for you - DO IT!

With this being said, Primavera has announced the return to its homeland in 2024, for its 22nd edition, set to take place 

. Primavera Sound will also debut in Peru this year, marking the festival’s latest expansion.

Mura Masa – live from Boiler Room x Cupra at Primavera Sound Barcelona.

Mura Masa | Boiler Room x Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 by Boiler Room

The globally renowned festival employs a different theme each year, inspiring its attendees to dress and express themselves in out-the-box, imaginative ways, to build on the community feel of the mega event. Last year the theme was ‘I'll be your mirror’, this year the theme is ‘love’. We’ll leave the enigma down to you guys.

Primavera Sound puts diversity and equality at the forefront of what they do, with an all equal (42.36% women, 42.36% men and 15.28% mixed projects) line-up. This year, they’ve reeled in a hefty line-up of your favorite house and techno artists including 

Also, seeing as though you’re pretty much next door, why not make a double trip out if it and head over to the clubbing capital of the world that is Ibiza (if you can hack it).

Primavera Sound 2024

Spain

Parc del Forum

brostep

complextro

electro

pop dance

Skrillex

tech house

Sosa

Brazil

brazilian edm

Vintage Culture

Mochakk

acid house

detroit techno

intelligent dance music

microhouse

minimal techno

techno

Plastikman

Chile

Paula Tape

Canada

canadian electronic

Jayda G

, an annual event held in Barcelona, is a globally renowned festival that celebrates advanced music and new media art. Founded in 1994 by Ricard Robles, Enric Palau, and Sergi Caballero, Sónar has grown into a cultural phenomenon, attracting thousands of attendees from around the world.

The festival is divided into two distinct parts: Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night. Sónar by Day focuses on showcasing emerging talent, hosting professional networking activities, and featuring exhibitions and conferences that delve into the intersection of technology, creativity, and music. This segment is known for its relaxed atmosphere, set in various urban locations around the city, providing a platform for artistic exploration and innovation.

Sónar by Night, on the other hand, transforms into a high-energy extravaganza featuring some of the most acclaimed names in electronic music. The night-time events are held in expansive venues, where cutting-edge audiovisual performances and immersive experiences create a unique ambiance.

One of the festival’s key highlights is its dedication to fostering dialogue between the creative and technology sectors. The Sónar+D conference runs concurrently with the festival, offering workshops, panel discussions, and presentations by industry leaders and innovators. This convergence of music, art, and technology positions Sónar as a forward-thinking event that continuously pushes the boundaries of creativity.

Over the years, Sónar has expanded its reach with international editions in cities like Reykjavik, Hong Kong, and Buenos Aires, further solidifying its reputation as a global hub for contemporary culture. With its unique blend of music, art, and technology, Sónar Festival continues to inspire and influence the global creative community.

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