Sprung 2020

Inspired by the 1975's head-spinning new album and ESPN's The Last Dance, the Sprung team examine the appeal and the limitations of artists re-purposing cultural history. Includes a brief interview with Charlie Harding, executive producer and co-host of Switched On Pop, Vox's podcast about the making and meaning of popular music.

The Sprung team runs through some of the highlights up of the 2021 Primavera Sound line up

Johann Wald and Ben Cardew examine the impact of COVID on the summer anthem: what will become of the ubiquitous summer hit when no one can go outside to enjoy it? The episode features a brief interview clip with Alan Braxe, one third of Stardust, in which he talks about creating one of the biggest summer anthems of all time, Music Sound Better With You; and our album of the week is from Perfume Genius.

The Sprung team investigates the frustration, apathy and anger of lockdown as well as the power of creativity, via Little Simz' Drop 6 EP and the Bee Gees. Plus, we speak to hypnotherapist Jessica Boston about her fabulous new album in the company of Desert.

The Sprung team celebrates the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew by exploring their favourite album cover art, including interviews with Barcelona artist Cristina Daura and film maker Balthazar Klarwein, who talks about his father Mati's cover art for Miles Davis. Our album of the week is from Drake.

It's a couch potato special on Sprung, as the team assess the new Beastie Boys film, discuss Ricky Gervais' heart-rending After Life, assess the Saturday Night Live Zoom special and run the rule over Lorenzo Senni's Scacco Matto.

It's St Jordi. And we're all hungry. So what better than a music and food special from Sprung? US producer Klein Zage talks about her ode to the service industry, Tip Me Baby One More Time; James Righton talks wine; Johann Wald gives us an exclusive recipe; and our album of the week is from Fiona Apple.

James Righton and Halley are the musical guests on this episode of Stay At Home Sprung, which also The Streets vs The Strokes, Roxy in NZ, a game of Track ID, Anyone? and video game recommendations.

In a special edition of Sprung, we see what it's like for artists stuck at home in 6 different continents; featuring Zora Jones, El Búho, Mr. Ho, Braille Face, Orieta Chrem and Boi Beema. Plus we review the new tape by Yaeji & discover the scientific sound of Covid-19!

The Sprung Squad send up to the minute news, interviews and reviews in their latest episode, which features a chat with Alien Tango, Roxy in Norway and a close look at Nicolas Jaar's 'Cenizas'. Stay tuned to the very end for a world premiere from The Saurs!

The Sprung team is still locked up in quarantine but that hasn't stopped them interviewing Sandy (Alex G), investigating pandemic pop and arguing over the drum and bass influences on the new album from The Weeknd. Plus Sunny Wray has a First World Woe.

The Sprung team may be on home lockdown but that doesn't stop them from chatting music and football with the Coral's Jack Prince and journalist Sam Marsden and running the rule over their album of the week: Every Bad by Porridge Radio. Way back in happier times, we sent Fatima Conde off to interview the Kaiser Chiefs, while Johann, Mark and Ben also take the time to discuss music in the time of coronavirus and the controversial legacy of Genesis P-Orridge.

It's a Spanglish Special on Sprung today: we interview Juana Molina, talk to Paco Amoroso and ca7riel and discuss Pitchfork's new Latin direction with Núria Net. Special guest - Nuria Net talking LatinInterview - Paco Amoroso and ca7rielInterview - Juana Molina Roxy in Chile and Uruguay (Primavera Pro)Album of the week - Caribou - Suddenly

We interview Les Amazones d'Afrique for Sprung, ahead of their appearance at Primavera Sound 2020. Plus Tinder-friendly garage rockers Side Chick pay us a visit, Núria Net talks Latinx and we find out whether U.S. Girls’ new LP, 'Heavy Light' is worth its salt. Plus! We bow out with an exclusive track from the forthcoming album by Roza Terenzi featuring Ivy Barkakati.

Your weekly spate of Sprung includes an interview with ambient dreamboat Tycho, a review of the release of the week by Grimes and an exclusive live track from Reyko. Plus! Track ID Anyone? is back pitting New Day Rising vs Tardeo as Victor Trapero clashes with Sergi Cuxart in a battle of music knowledge.

Sprung 2020 this week brings you an interview with much-loved British author Caitlin Moran, recorded live in Barcelona, as well as a chat about football with Kaiser Chiefs and an exclusive live track from Adrian Marth. Roxy van der Shah tells us about music from Ghana and the album of the week is from Tame Impala. We also celebrate the work of Andrew Weatherall. Caitlin Moran Agricultural Challenge - © LP of the Week - Tame Impala Roxy in Ghana Live - Adrian Marth RIP

Sprung 2020 present a week in music entertainment with The Strokes feeling the Bern, interviews with artist Cristina Daura and DJ Pau Roca plus a live performance from Primavera Sound 2020 artist Gabriela Richardson. The hour of power also includes fan favourite features Pop Til You Drop, First World Woes, Agricultural Challenge and an album of the week from Khruangbin and Leon Bridges

As day tickets are released for Primavera Sound 2020, Team Sprung will be attempting to answer the age old question of which day is better at Primavera Sound? And what makes them different.

It's episode two of Sprung 2020 and we have a beautifully packed schedule. We interview Angel Olsen about her new album All Mirrors, spring a miniature interview on Silvia Kastel and chat music and football with Sau Poler. Plus Roxy Van Der Shah returns with See the world Through Your Ears, Johann and Mark take part in our Sprung gameshow, Track ID, Anyone? and we have an exclusive live track from Modeselektor.

The line up of Primavera Sound Porto has just been announced this morning, with many heavy hitters, Portuguese producers and exclusive shows forming part of the festival. The squad from Sprung are here to guide you through the A-Z of all you need to know.

The line up of Primavera Sound Porto has just been announced this morning, with many heavy hitters, Portuguese producers and exclusive shows forming part of the festival. The squad from Sprung are here to guide you through the A-Z of all you need to know.

Sprung is back with a bang for 2020. In episode one of the new series, we talk songwriting with Destroyer, enjoy an exclusive live performance from E.J. Marais and talk Grammys with Fatima Conde. Our guest on Agricultural Challenge is Jamie Green aka Jamie 4 President; Primavera Sound booker Camila Salinas debuts her new slot, Pop Until You Drop to talk about PC Music; Rachid Taibi rants on First World Woes; and our record of the week is from Primavera Sound perennials Black Lips.

After weeks of release the line up, motherfuckers, they have only gone and released the motherfucking line up. In the second of our special shows, the Sprung team examines the A to Z of the Primavera Sound 2020 line up, from adult pleasure to the most zen artist. We are joined by special guests on our quest.

After weeks of release the line up, motherfuckers, they have only gone and released the motherfucking line up. In the first of our special shows, the Sprung team examines the A to Z of the Primavera Sound 2020 line up, from adult pleasure to the most zen artist. We are joined by special guests on our quest.

On Sprung today we welcome Olivier Geynet, head of music at DICE, to explain his company's partnership with Primavera Sound. Plus we give out the Golden Sprung Stars to our favourite Sprung guests of the year.

It's almost Christmas and the Sprung team are feeling festive. We welcome EJ Marais for some live leftfield electronics, enjoy some alternative Christmas anthems and run the rule over our album of the week from Stormzy.

Ahead of tonight's Clásico, the Sprung five a side cloggers speak to Alex Kirkland, Madrid correspondent for ESPN and the producer of The Spanish Football Podcast. We also weigh up our best football moments of the year and play some of the top football-related tunes.

On today's Sprung we'll be reviewing the best music made in Spain this year, having a chat with Hinds and continue to analyze our album of the Week by Stormzy.

The Sprung Squad are sorting the finest moments of international music in today's delivery, which features interviews with Primavera Sound's own Camila Salinas, next hype house all-rounder Nathalie Capello and a brand new LP of the Week from Stormzy.

Sprung celebrates its first year in the sorting office by inviting three fabulous guests along to blow out the metaphorical candles: Lidia Damunt, Marem Ladson and MAVICA. Plus there's new music from Four Tet.

An express delivery from Sprung today includes new material from Eyedress and Brisa and an interview with dark trapstress ZYBA. Plus! A charity advent calendar of downloadable bangers from Stamp the Wax, our analysis of the LP of the week from Velmondo and we ask: can Nina Kravitz be touched with a barge pole?

Sprung's postbag overflows today, as we welcome The Quietus co-founder, acclaimed author and West Ham supporter Luke Turner to Agricultural Challenge, to talk being out at football, The Fall and The Quietus' albums of the year. Plus cartoon genius Flavita Banana brings her acerbic humour to the studio.

Barcelona DJ / producer / man about town Arnau Obiols drops into the sorting office today to talk about his new 12 inch for Hivern. We chew over Brian Eno's new election song, Everything's on the up with the Tories and suppress our wonder at Kanye's new nautical opera.

Sprung is back with a double bill featuring an interview with Eva Geist, one of the stars of Lapsus Festival which takes place in Barcelona this weekend. Primavera Sound veteran fixer Maria de la Fuente joins Ben and Mark in the show live from HQ, we have an exclusive LP of the week on Hivern Discs and we talk alt Christmas anthems

Sprung is back among the gleaming spires of the corporate HQ with a bumper postbag. We welcome Erika De Casier to the studios and discuss Hyperdub's new compilation, which can only be found on a Sega Genesis cartridge. Plus there is an exclusive new track from LOE LOF LON and music from Les Amazones d’Afrique, Lady Lykez and JME.

Sprung connects internationally with Sotomayor, the duo from DF that combine electronic beats with South American and African rhythms. We have a premiere from Andalusian supergroup Califato ¾, more LP of the week from Furguson and we present the Iron Maiden collaboration with West Ham United in Agricultural Challenge.

Today the Sprung Squad welcome Montreal-based DJ, music producer, radio host and cultural organizer softcoresoft into the sorting room.We begin to compile our top ten of top 10s with particular focus on bands boomers don't know. An exclusive dispatch comes from Arj0na and we continue to unbox the LP of the week from Furguson.

It's a mammoth two-hour Sprung today, live from the Primavera HQ. We have an interview with Nilufer Yanya, album of the week from Furguson and music from the likes of Kim Gordon, Beabadoobee and Call Super. Plus, we discuss Snoop Dogg's lullabies, Jay Z's child's book beef and the Primavera Award.

Getting comfortable in their new studios at head office, the Sprung Delivery Squad serve up an interview with Iñigo Vontier, discuss next year's Primavera Sound with booker Arnau Sabaté, pick over Massive Attack's plans for environmental touring and bid adieu to Famelic Records.New tracks appear from Four Tet, Nasty Cherry and The Chemical Brothers and we pick out a new LP of the week from Furguson.

Barcelona techno titans Nehuen and Cardopusher drop into the Sprung head office to talk about Nehuen's new record. Plus, we talk AI beef; there's new music from TNGHT, Beabadoobee and Koffee, and we run the rule over our album of the week: Beck's Hyperspace.

Today's guest in the Sprung Sorting Room is ETM, Barcelona based future beat maker who has just released the massive Progresivo EP.Appearing on our Agricultural Challenge section is Pascal Claude, the man behind the immense collection of 7 inches known as 45 Football.

In today's Sprung Show we feature an exclusive overseas connection with the Dominican trio Mula, we tell you who Grime is getting behind this Christmas and we premiere tracks from Nuria Graham and Govana, plus something special from our LP of the week by Beck.