Sónar 2015: The Chemical Brothers + Duran Duran + FKA Twigs + Flying Lotus...

Sónar says àdeu to its 22nd edition with a nighttime programme that will have the whole city shaking, with a the new show from that spectacular Manchester duo, The Chemical Brothers (also starring in the exclusive inaugural concert on Thursday 18), who have redefined the concept of live electronic music over the last 20 years and are now back collaborating with visual artist and producer Adam Smith. You'll also be able to check out classics of electro-pop Duran Duran, who have a new album in the works for a 2015 release; alternative R&B with FKA Twigs, one of the big success stories of 2014 thanks to her debut album, the groundbreaking 'LP1' (2014); Steven Ellison, known as Flying Lotus, who has deservedly won unanimous praise and status as a cosmic hip hop genius; the explosive mixes of trap, hip hop, R&B and reggaeton of PXXR GVNG, a social media phenomenon; Siriusmodeselektor, a group made of three brilliant talents (Siriusmo + Modeselektor + Pfadfinderei); South Africa's Black Coffee; and classics like Laurent Garnier, a key component in contemporary electronica.