Playground magazine

Sónar is an event to discover new talents, keep it strictly indie-friendly or enjoy a good dose of beats. But it's also a good opportunity to go with the classics who, whether they played the event before or not, are always nice to see. And this year, there's a bunch of them: mass attractions like deadmau5; Richie Hawtin's mandatory visit; causers of hip injuries like Hot Chip; the return through the big doors of Squarepusher; and The Roots, one of the most respected hip-hop bands of today. So here are ten suggestions for those who want to go to the festival and be sure to get what they want and get it good.

Friday, 15th June. SonarHall. 19:00h.

With a career spanning almost two decades, and eleven albums on their CV, Mouse On Mars have little to prove. However, that didn't stop them from releasing such a notable album as “Parastrophics” (Monkeytown, 2012), six years after their previous LP. Once again they show their insatiable thirst for adventure, proving they're the best bar none in matters of exuberant and colourful experimentation. For their live show they've teamed up once again with drummer Dodo NKishi, with whom they reformulate their own compositions on the spot, shaping one of the most visceral live shows in modern experimental electronica.