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Photo courtesy of Artte.

One Night in Artte

Wandering the streets of Barcelona one day, I was lured into a small bar by the beautiful waft of jazz emanating from it. It turned out to be one of the best surprises I have ever had. Read more
In the June 1912 edition of the Harley-Davidson Dealer magazine, a jersey with the logo of the company was announced for the first time, kicking off the now-famous clothing line. Photo by Jaume García.

Harley-Davidson: More Than Motorbikes

Harley-Davidson made its name for world beating motor bikes, but the clothes are equally iconic, worn by everyone from Jack Nicholson to Marlon Brando. We spoke to the head of Barcelona’s Harley-Davidson branch to learn more. Read more
Boes e Merdules. Photo by Boa Campbell.

FiraMediterrània Manresa

The FiraMediterrània Manresa returns for its 22nd year celebrating Mediterranean performing arts. Local artists take to the stage with numerous artists from across Spain, as well as France, Italy and Macedonia to highlight Mediterranean creativity. Read more
Photo courtesy of Sonar.

Sonar360º by MEDIAPRO

The audiovisual dome at Sonar 2019 was a bubble of sound and color, where short films were joined by blasting music for an hour long assault on the senses. Read more
Stevie Van Zandt interviewed by Héctor Cols at Hardrock Cafe Barcelona, June 2019. Photo by Victor Horcasitas.

Video | Interview with Little Steven

See Barcelona Metropolitan's interview with Stevie Van Zandt, founder of Disciples of Soul and former member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band Read more
Photo courtesy of Artte.

Acoustics in the Shade

Cool tunes and vibrant art in a shady oasis for Barcelona's hot summer days. Read more
Image courtesy of Sónar +D.

Sónar +D 2019 Preview

Sónar +D showcases how the latest technologies are manifesting within music and the arts. With activities, lectures and—new this year—professionally led masterclasses, Sónar +D is the perfect compliment to sister festival, Sónar. Read more
Karaoke Craze

The feel-good story of a hapless musician who makes it big with a brilliant idea and an entrepreneurial spirit. Read more
Jim Gaffigan. Photo by Robyn Von Swank.

What Makes Jim Gaffigan So Funny?

The Hollywood Reporter has called him “an inherently chipper man navigating present-day NYC and its tendencies toward gentrified angst and anxiety.” Read more
Mimo Agüero in conversation with Harry Stott. Photo by Jaume García.

Podcast | Interview with Mimo Agüero

Harry Stott interviews Mimo Agüero from Tablao de Carmen. They talk about the Flamenco scene in Barcelona and the figure of Carmen Amaya Read more