Sónar 2019: lineup includes Underworld, Four Tet, Arca, Theo Parrish
Founded in 1994 in Barcelona, Sónar has become a global reference for electronic music and digital culture, expanding to Reykjavik, Istanbul, and Hong Kong. The 2019 edition features a dense lineup including Theo Parrish, Underworld, Four Tet, Arca, Joseph Capriati, and Lorenzo Senni. A notable performance will be by local band Berlinist, presenting an audiovisual show blending images from the video game Gris with its soundtrack. The festival's promotional campaign includes a Lynchian video where two women whisper in French, with subtitles revealing the lineup. Historical performers include Aphex Twin (2001), Sven Väth, Jeff Mills, Kraftwerk, Gorillaz, Merzbow, Moby, Flying Lotus, and Liberato. The 2002 ad featured Diego Maradona.
Key facts
- Sónar founded in 1994 in Barcelona.
- 2019 edition lineup includes Theo Parrish, Underworld, Four Tet, Arca, Joseph Capriati, Lorenzo Senni.
- Berlinist will perform an audiovisual show based on the video game Gris.
- Promotional video inspired by David Lynch features two women whispering in French.
- Historical performers include Aphex Twin (2001), Sven Väth, Jeff Mills, Kraftwerk, Gorillaz, Merzbow, Moby, Flying Lotus, Liberato.
- 2002 ad starred Diego Maradona.
- Festival expanded to Reykjavik, Istanbul, Hong Kong.
- Sónar focuses on electronic music, live media, and multimedia art.
Entities
Artists
- Theo Parrish
- Underworld
- Four Tet
- Arca
- Joseph Capriati
- Lorenzo Senni
- Berlinist
- Aphex Twin
- Sven Väth
- Jeff Mills
- Kraftwerk
- Gorillaz
- Merzbow
- Moby
- Flying Lotus
- Liberato
- Diego Maradona
- David Lynch
Institutions
- Sónar
- Artribune
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Reykjavik
- Iceland
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- Hong Kong
- China