
The second day of the 2011 edition of Barcelona Primavera Club offers on one plate the band of the year – at least, if you rely on Pitchfork ratings -, the musical hero of the 90s and one of the most interesting singer songwriters around. But, as it usually happens on these occasions, it’s the outsiders you better watch out, as this festival is notorious for turning some unexpected choices into proper stars. Just ask anyone who spotted Connan Mockasin or Kurt Vile at Primavera Sound last may, and you’ll hear tales of such enthusiasm that you may forget that names such as Pulp or P.I.L. were also performing. Read the rest of this entry »