It’s a reality: most of us choose which festivals we go to based on the headliners. Yes, we are crazy to see Izal’s latest concerts, to sing every Dua Lipa song out loud, to dance every Juan Luis Guerra classic on fire or to weep over Leiva’s verses, but like everything in the lifetime: The fine print is also important.
Exactly, we’re talking about those groups that appear in the last line of the posters of ‘Primavera Sound’ or ‘Madcool’ and that, in the end, are the hit of the festival. The typical concerts you go to without knowing very well what you are going to find (unless it indie and the alternate be your strength, my dear) and that you will always remember. To give an example: back in 2019 I discovered ‘Varry Brava’ at ‘Planeta Sound’ in Ponferrada and from that moment my life is no longer the same (musically speaking, of course).
Because we recognize it, expectations with the greats of the industry can play tricks on us, but there is no better feeling in the world than firing a festival with several artists in your play list “discoveries 2022”.
Attention: this selection groups artists of various styles and that they have different degrees of popularity in social networks, variety is the joy.
Polish girl
We start strong (as it deserves) are Polish Girl. Perhaps their great songs ‘Madrid Without You’ or ‘Nora‘, which they played at one of the ‘Benidorm Fest’ galas. Surma, Kobbe, Beto and Sandra are the proper names of this group that hits it wherever it goes.
In which festival play? SanSan Festival 2022 (among others).
hate confetti
We don’t like to position ourselves, but we can’t help but say that ‘Confetti de odio’ is in our top 3 of artists that yes or yes you should see live. Lucas Vidaur’s music has that I don’t know quoi that is impossible to forget. If you’ve never listened to him, start with ‘Siempre Nada’ or ‘Muchísimo’, we believe you won’t regret it.
Where to see him live this year? Primavera Sound 2022, Bilbao BBK Live or EnOrbita Granada.
Meridian
Calaverita Records is the label behind Meridian. ‘Shoot me Suicide’ is the last single of what will be her second studio album, a song with which not to go crazy live is impossible.
What party do they have your name? MadCool 2022 and SanSan Festival 2022.
The Dianas
Las Dianas are one of the national female groups that are giving more to talk about. This quintet of indie pop punk of Granada are pure energy, optimism and fun.
Isabel Torres López, Laura Torres Fernández, Ana Torres Fernández, Paulina del Carmen Martín Sánchez, María Arias López: take note of these names. Who said you couldn’t record a video clip at Mercadona? ‘The Shopping List’ shows that there are no barriers.
In which festival can we see them? Atlantic Festival (for now).
morreo
Well, well, well, with a iceberg we have bumped into Joseca and Germán are the members of Morreo, a duo of indie pop which is not well known at the moment, but promises great milestones in music. Tip: Wear ‘Nightmare Pop’ or ‘Hello, Heart’.
What festival bets on them? Low-Festival
wide angle
Gran Angular from Alicante opt for electronic pop-rock. Jorge, Sergio, Adolfo and Hermi form this band that has two LPs ‘Zigoto’ and ‘Libres?’. For a first contact, ‘El Despertar’ or ‘Costará Sigue’ are two good songs.
Where to enjoy your live? Alicante Spring Festival.
The Bird Yellow
Gerard Vidal is ‘The Bird Yellow’, an ode to indie-folk anglo saxon. ‘Little Kids’ was his debut album back in 2018, but the Barcelonan continues to release songs. ‘Roses in the sand’ or ‘Matador’ are the best company for a weekend from chill.
What stage will he go up to? Life Festival 2022.
They talk about me in the present
Irreverent, fresh and unusual: that’s how it sounds technorumba of ‘They talk about me in the present’. This Catalan group leaves no one indifferent, neither for its music nor for its aesthetics. ‘Fa Calor’ or ‘Live More’ are two great songs In all rules.
To what festival come? Spring Sound 2022
Ralphie Cho
Juan Casado is a 22-year-old emerging musician from Madrid who is sweeping the scene. Mixing is his forte, since in his songs we hear touches of pop, rap, R&N, jazz and even bossa nova. Urban music has a future boss.
What festival will be marked by your music? Uburama 2022.
rojuu
Finally, we talk about Rojuu. Perhaps he is the most popular artist of this selectionbut his music is still original, rebellious and very different from what we usually listen to.
Where to see him live this year? SanSan 2022, Tomavistas 2022.
Cover photo | @lasdianas_