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Let me preface this by acknowledging that any “top 10” list is heavily influenced by personal taste, and this list of 11 Life Changing Sets at Primavera Sound 2025 is no different. As I am someone who isn’t so keen on the major acts, I haven’t included the likes of Chappell, Sabrina, and Charli. I will say, though, that I do love their hits and their jaw-dropping performances at Primavera Sound 2025 were absolutely undeniable in terms of talent and production!
That being said, these are the acts that stood out to me this year amongst the 25-30 that I managed to catch across 5 days of Primavera-ing. Please do let us know who your top talents were for Primavera Sound 2025 in the comments below as well as on socials (wherever you see this article shared)!
Now without further ado, my top 11 Life Changing Sets at Primavera Sound 2025 along with a very brief
LCD Soundsystem
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Something about singing All My Friends with all my friends at 3am just hits different. Core memory.
IDLES
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They weren’t originally a must-see for me, but I realized my mistake in not putting them at the top of my list when I went to meet friends there. Amazing way to kick off Thursday.
DJ Koze
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An all-time favorite producer and curator of some of the most memorable DJ sets I’ve seen in recent years. I brought two friends who were ready to leave the festival, and Koze kept the moving for a couple of hours more.
Fontaines DC
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The Irish post-punk powerhouse did not disappoint. Even as Chappell Roan fans filled the main stage area, both the energy and message were direct and undeniable.
Nicola Cruz
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I was expecting a set akin to his typical releases, and was pleasantly surprised with a deeper, heavier, groovier sonic experience! Picked my energy right up.
Kevin Parker/Tame Impala DJ set
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Amazing setting at the Cupra Pulse stage, and a real surprise treat for fan who were attending Primavera and unable to catch his set a Sala Apolo on Saturday night. Great selection.
Glass Beams
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A perfect, hypnotic soundtrack to walk into the festival with the sun still shining while leisurely coordinating your group for the night ahead. One of my favorite acts in the past year or so, and technically brilliant…
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