Austin Maloney

NBHAP editor Austin Maloney took a trip to Oslo to see the shows and interview some of the best up-and-coming artists from the line-up of by:Larm 2020, including Athletic Progression, Das Body, Jockstrap, Spring & I and Porto Geese.

Hannes Ferm's third artistic incarnation sees the Swedish artist try to figure out how to become a pop artist - and it resulted in the spectacular, apocalyptic synth soundscapes of "Ryder."

By:Larm 2020 takes place next week in Oslo, so we asked up and coming Swedish artist Stella Explorer to select some of her must-see shows from the rest of the new music festival's line-up.

The Malmö five-piece launch a new chapter with a new name and sparkle slowly on second album's lead track. Don't hesitate and check out its first spin exclusively on yours truly.

Based in Japan but with fans and artists from all over, FLAU finds and releases music from artists who craft their own special worlds. NBHAP editor Austin caught up with some of the label's protagonists to shed some light on their work by talking to label boss Yasuhiko Fukuzono as well as artists Rayons, Machinone, Sparrows and Rima Kato.

The Portland artist leaves the shadows behind her and paints some of the best songs she's ever written in new colours on her new album. NBHAP editor Austin Maloney caught up with the singer.

Lookking for your next favourite band? Well, we have a few personal favourites we're rooting for in the new year. Get to know Tara Nome Doyle, Working Men's Club, Bdrmm, Monako, Das Body, People Club and more talented new artists you'll definitely hear more from in the next months.

Surviving see-through bathrooms and fried frog, Swedish shoegaze band Star Horse took to the road in China for a six-date tour of the country, and we got them to capture some memories along the way.