Electronic festival Sónar have announced 40 new names for the Barcelona festival taking place in the city on June 15th to 17th, split into two locations, day and night.
New names announced include:
- Anderson .Paak
- Arca
- DJ Shadow
- Soulwax
- AJ Tracey
- Benji B
- Carl Craig vs. Synthesizer Ensemble
- Daphni and Hunee
- Evian Christ
- Jon Hopkins (DJ set)
- Heidi
- Little Dragon
- Lunice
- Marie Davidson
- Nico Muhly
- Optimo
- Prins Thomas
- Roosevelt
- Seth Troxler & Tiga (6 hour set)
- Vitalic
Previously announced artists include:
- Justice
- Nicolas Jaar
- Moderat
- Eric Prydz
- De La Soul
- Fat Freddy’s Drop
- Nina Kraviz
- The Black Madonna
- Clams Casino
- Cashmere Cat
- Damian Lazarus
- Nosaj Thing
- Forest Swords
- Nadia Rose
- MC Tommy Cash

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