Primavera Sound 2012, still hoping

Right after the Primavera Club 2011 ends, the organization announces new names for the forthcoming festival, and in a double round. So the line-up in Barcelona has now 27 names... and I'm still looking for at least one to make me eager for the Festival to begin.

Don't get me wrong, the additions of Veronica Falls and Beach House (especially if the latest have new record) are great, but they aren't exactly exciting, in the sense I saw both bands recently (at the aforementioned Primavera Club and at the Fly Me to the Moon). And the rest of confirmations... with all due respect of course, and admitting there are some great names... the majority of them are simply not "my cup of tea". And it pisses me off that The Walkmen, a band that I don't mind "repeating" as many times as possible (two times this 2011), are only going to Oporto.

Really hoping (I'm sure it will) the line-up shapes into something more similar to my "PS12 sweepstake" (only two hits by now) or my "wish-list"!

CONFIRMED ARTISTS FOR SAN MIGUEL PRIMAVERA SOUND 2012

30th May – 3rd June, Barcelona

Archers Of Loaf, Beach House, Björk, Codeine, Death Cab For Cutie, Death In Vegas, The Dirty Three, The Drums, Godflesh, Guided By Voices, Jeff Mangum (Neutral Milk Hotel), Josh T. Pearson, Lisabö, Mudhoney, Neon Indian, Numbers Showcase (Jackmaster, Redinho, Spencer, Oneman, Deadboy), The Olivia Tremor Control, Other Lives, SBTRKT, Shellac, Siskiyou, Spiritualized, Veronica Falls, Washed Out, Wilco, The xx, Yo La Tengo.

Green- Definetely seeing them. Absolute must
Orange- If there are no overlaps (in particular with the green ones), I'll be there for sure
Yellow- Curious about it/"on research mode"

Discoverer 22: new indie findings

New bands to recommend you!

French Films. You wouldn't associate the music with where they're from, beautiful Finland (Espoo and Järvenpää, close to Helsinki). Because this band, formed in 2010, with an EP, "Golden Sea", and an LP, "Imaginary Future", out now, will initially recall you to sunny places and bands like The Vaccines or The Drums. Humming songs, catchy as hell, full of hooks and irresistible urgency. Maybe is the scent to catch an unforgettable melody, the keyboards, the New Wave hints, or the unusual cohesion during the whole album. This is one of the most enjoyable albums of the year so far.
Imaginary Future (2011) by French Films

Laura K. My EardrumsPop friends did it again. Their ePop 18, completely free and available on their website, is another sample of the best indiepop, besides introducing us new artists to follow, this time a ridiculously young artist, Laura K, between Brisbane and London, where she is now based, with an amazing talent to create sweet gems that seem very simple on the surface. Impossibly cute and mellow, "Saboteur" and the short "This Happens Every Time" are followed by "Beach Comber" a beautiful (handclapping!) rendition of Real Estate, another band to check. Download!!
Laura K - ePop018 - digital single by EardrumsPop

Young Romance. And the third proposal comes from London, in the form of a charming duo, Paolo and Claire. This inseparable couple makes delicate and stunningly gorgeous indiepop tunes, with an intensity that suggests a real emotion and passion in what they do. These few available songs seems really a slowly-built work of art. I'm still blown away by "Swollen Hearts, Bitter Tongues", "She, Me, Him and You" and the candle-fire "Six Sides". Pure pop perfection, as immediate as lasting. From now on, count me as a fan and follower of the adventures of this couple.

Playlisting: C'MUN 2011 Farewell Dinner Session

Back after C'MUN 2011. Tired to death, but a huge success, meeting many many amazing people and having some wonderful moments. Together with long time friend and ANUE staff member Pablo, we prepared and compiled the farewell dinner music. Here's what was heard on Saturday. If you were there, hope you enjoyed!!

1. Pythagoras's Trousers/Bittersweet Simphony- Penguin Cafe Orchestra/The Verve
2. Strawberry Skies- Ford & Lopatin (former known as Games)
3. Thieves- She & Him
4. In Between Days- The Cure
5. Zebra- Beach House
6. Northern Seaside- Motorama
7. At the Indie Disco- The Divine Comedy 
8. Bigmouth Strikes Again- The Smiths
9. Close to You- Tiësto
10. Crystalised- The XX
11. Cherry Blossom Girl- Air
12. Don't Look in Anger- Oasis
13. F.E.A.R.- Ian Brown
14. God Knows (You Gotta Give to Get)- El Perro del Mar
15. My Friend- Groove Armada
16. I Like- The Divine Comedy
17. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For- U2
18. In and Out of Love- Armin Van Buuren feat. Sharon Den Adel
19. Colours- Kordan
20. Sour Times- Portishead
21. Kusmi- Minks
22. Natural Blues- Moby
23. Sexy Boy- Air
24. She's Losing It- Belle & Sebastian
25. The Universal- Blur
26. Suburban War- Arcade Fire
27. Sweet Darlin'- She & Him
28. Too Young- Phoenix
29. Let's Go Surfing- The Drums
30. Twenty Four Hours- Joy Division
31. Bizarre Love Triangle- New Order
32. Bloodbuzz Ohio- The National

Here's the SPOTIFY LINK

Thanks to everyone that made C'MUN 2011 possible!