The beloved open air event in Germany delivers yet another outstanding line-up including The xx, Florence + The Machine, Fever Ray, Jon Hopkins, Tune-Yards, Tyler, The Creator, Cigarettes After Sex, Little Dragon and many more. Time to raise excitement with a really special mixtape.
Cleverly timed nostalgia, a true second coming or just pure coincidence? Some of the most loved indie rock groups from the golden heydays of the early 21st century are set to return with new records this year. NBHAP head and original ‘survivor’ of the indie scene, Norman Fleischer, gives an overview of what to expect in the next months.
Following their global stardom, the three members of The xx started venturing into exciting solo activities in the early 2020s. Romy Madley-Croft's journey is a truly personal story of biographic emancipation told in musical form – including massive trance pads, pumping beats and the familiar sensitive songwriting. In the new edition of “Electronic Empathy” Norman Fleischer discusses these themes with the artist.
All hyped wave trio THE XX reports back with a new video for Fiction. Just a couple of days ago the band released a grooving remix of the track, done by electronic producer MAYA JANE COLES. The original is – of course – taken from last year’s successful sophomore album Coexist. The music video was directed by Young Replicant and it prominently features THE XX frontman Oliver Sim. He’s wandering through a beautiful black and white landscape at night. Perfect match for the song, we think. Watch it right here.