BARCELONA – The atmosphere during Chappell Roan’s set at Primavera Sound was electric, a shared experience of catharsis and euphoria. The performance created a safe space, uniting a diverse crowd in a celebration of queer love, female friendships, solidarity, and independence. The audience passionately chanted along to songs that challenged customary norms and uplifted marginalized voices.

Tracks like “Casual” served as a powerful statement against toxic relationships, advocating for basic respect. “My Kink Is Karma” became a collective expression of frustration towards past relationships, while ballads such as “Good luck, Babe,” which questions compulsory heterosexuality, resonated deeply with the audience. Chappell Roan also delivered a memorable cover of Heart’s “Barracuda”.

“The Giver” and a Message of Empowerment

“He only knew how to use his fingers to play video games.”

during her performance of “The Giver,” Chappell Roan playfully called out past partners, reading their names from a hard hat and listing their shortcomings to a chorus of boos from the crowd. The song, infused with Shania Twain-esque vibes, evolved into a powerful anthem with a simple yet effective message: she gets the job done, a sentiment that seemed to resonate with all the headliners at this year’s Primavera.