Clare, one of the souls of the amazing Plat du Jour crew, has just published a pretty accurate article of Barcelona’s scene at
Fact Magazine.
They linked to THIS mix, which is almost done with only BCN local acts: here’s my tracklist/description!
MENEO’s Barcelona 2009
When picturing the local scene, several bands and collectives come to mind, but beforehand let me say that Barcelona doesn’t have a specific sound pedigree like Berlin’s minimal, London’s Dubstep or the mighty Blog House from Paris. BCN is a port city with pride of their international scene and mix of all sorts and flavors. This might happen because Catalans are well behaved and even a bit shy compared to the rest of their spanish neighboors, so at the end of the night this translates into local talent trying it´s best to show off at global styles, perhaps forgeting about their own roots, except for El Guincho and some others. Now onto the music, which is a blend between songs from local artists and a MENEO track
16 BiT – FORD FIESTA
Then only track not made in BCN; but this West London pair has really nailed it for us with this jazzy flamenco sample gone dubstep.
MENEO – LICUADORA
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FRIKSTAILERS – EL GUINCHO’s REMIX
These couple of Buenos Aires…related to the Zizek Crew and published by Mad Decent have remixed our local star: El Guincho. Related to “sudaka” crews like Territorio Comanche and Dj Face.tik.
MENEO – LA REGLA
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K**O - Ximo XL
This guy is really into spanish electro heritage, revamping this track from the 90’s “Bacalao” era. Also head of Desparrame, a monthly bass and beats party in the likes of Plat du Jour. Check out his Spanish Boogie Mix for some 80’s retro-electro cuts….wicked.
MENEO – SUBIDÖN
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DELOREAN - MOONSON
The kings of the local Noveau Electro along other bands like Mendetz and We Are Standard.
MENEO – PAPI ORGINAL CUT
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SIDECHAINS – DANCE WHILE YOU CAN
Member of Tracy Recordings, the freshest electro beats produced in BCN, with other acts around like The Requesters, The Amplid, SuperCola, etc. This guys have loads of friends who also throw nice indie-tech parties like La Rara, Radionoise, Plastidécor, GLobo, Boombox, Buffet Libre dj’s, etc
MENEO – I KNOW BASIC
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CAUTO – DESPERTAR
He’s playing Sónar and his representing a big dubstep crew with members like Disboot label, Tamen, Egres, Numaestro, etc.
MENEO – CAMPANA
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INTERNET 2 - SARDANA
Close friend of EL GUINCHO and really on a roots search that you could only get if you live here and see some live Sardana dancing. He’s live performance is a must.
MENEO – AMORRR
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RALP - GAMMA
Member of microBCN, the local 8bit collective…who includes names like Rabato, SubAtak ,Drop1410 and Yes, Robot.
MENEO – ASS SWEAT
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