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Image courtesy of Festival Cruïlla.

Celebrating 40 years as a band, the American band Pixies is considered one of the most influential in the history of indie music for the way they redefined alternative rock in the 1990s. Although this year they have released live recordings of the albums Bossanova (1990) and Trompe Le Monde (1991), their latest studio album is The Night the Zombies Came, released in 2024 and produced by Tom Dalgety, who had already worked on their three previous albums. Although not a concept album, according to the band, it continues to feed their soundscape, which has been a mirror, example, and reference point for dozens of artists and bands. Without going any further, Kurt Cobain admitted that “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was meant to sound like a Pixies song, and artists such as Thom Yorke (Radiohead), David Bowie, Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), Jack White, Weezer, St. Vincent, and Blur have cited the band as one of their greatest inspirations. However, their legacy remains as alive as their career and spirit, which we will be able to see at its peak at Cruïlla Festival this summer.

A concert in the 2026 edition of Festival Cruïlla.

Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals

What are your plans for summer? If you’re staying in the city, you won’t be alone. Barcelona is becoming a go-to destination for festival lovers, given Catalunya’s covetable combination of culture, great weather and an increasingly diverse concert circuit. So if you’re looking to expand your horizons while staying put this season, check out our article Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals for a summary of the summer music events taking place in Barcelona, from big-name gatherings to boutique takeovers.

For more music events check our online events calendar.