Primavera Preview: Friday

Neu Magazine are taking their annual summer holiday to Barcelona. What are the chances. Anyway, this isn't just any old booze and birds holiday, oh no, we're off to Primavera Sound, camera in hand to bring back lots of exciting gossip from one of the year's best festivals. Seriously. It's great. You can go in the sea and everything. Before we go here's the bands to watch out for it you're off for some fun in the sun or if you're just a bit curious about what's going on.

FRIDAY

Harlem Escenari Vice 18:00h
Twist and shout for Harlem, who've recently released "Hippies" on Matador. One of our favourites of the year so far, let's hope the crowd are feeling it at 6pm.

Scout Niblett Escenari ATP 19:00h
Delicate drones over even more delicate arrangements, Scout Niblett charms the ATP stage at 7pm. Just make sure you don't get too relaxed, there's a whole night of music to come.

Best Coast Escenari Pitchfork 19:15h
Her UK shows were mildly disappointing but there's something to be said for hearing Bethany's sunshine slacker tunes while um, slacking in the sun.

Thee Oh Sees Escenari Vice 19:15h
They tour the UK next week so let's hope Thee Oh Sees don't tire themselves out. Actually, who are we kidding. This is going to be a harsh, garage rock treat.

Coco Rosie Escenari Ray-Ban
Salón de MySpace 43
21:25h
20:00h

Returning to the live circuit with new album "Grey Gardens" expect Coco Rosie to bring shadowy relief to a bright pop bill.

Beach House Escenari ATP 21:40h
Well why not? With "Teen Dream" now hurtling down the track on the inside lane marked "Album of the Year", it seems like the perfect time to catch up with Beach House and their perfect dream pop.

Ganglians Escenari Pitchfork Ray-Ban Unplugged
20:30h
22:35h
Done with weirding things out in the UK, Ganglians take their joyously clanky indie rock on holiday. Expect beaming smiles all round for the likes of Candy Girl.

Les Savy Fav Escenari ATP 23:00h
Have you ever known Tim and his outfits to disappoint? Have you? Really? No, thought not.

Shellac Escenari ATP 00:30h
ATP favourites Shellac will be right at home skirting the midnight hours. Intricate yet powerful, it's sure to be one of the highlights of the festival.

Diplo Escenari Pitchfork 04:30h
Booking genius from the Primavera people. Who won't want to get wild to Diplo at 4.30am? Boring people, that's who.