Genesis is the act of creation in religious writing. Berlin-based artist K.ZIA used her recently released debut record for the creation of her own universe. Embracing Congolese and Martinique-an roots, she moves between groovy Afro-Beat and smooth RnB through the voice of two different personas on the album. NBHAP author Liv Toerkell caught up with the artist to find out more about her artistic expression.
With his second album, Marlon Nader aka Mavi Phoenix has finally arrived where he always wanted to be - personally and musically. In the last two years the musician experienced a personal change, which also affected his musical outcome. NBHAP writer Miriam met the artist to talk to him about his new album 'Marlon' and the changes that came with it.
The fast-paced music industry has brought about many trends, but an album only available for a period of ten days should be something quite surprising, even under the still-tormenting impact of the Corona pandemic. To accompany the short life of the sophomore release of Jan Kerscher alias Like Lovers, we asked the artist to gather his thoughts on each track, followed by a final reflection on day 11. Read the continuing diary right here.
The new concept album from the Norwegian-Irish singer-songwriter pairs operatic-scale drama with thrilling orchestral pop, all with a little help from some unexpected friends. NBHAP author Austin Maloney caught up with her to find out more.
The Berlin-based musician Yousef Kekhia just released his sophomore record "Polylog". It follows the introspective "Monologue" but turns its gaze outwards. Influenced by conversations, encounters, and exchange the record is a fluid piece of music opening doors and asking questions. We met the artist to speak about his music and he curated a "Beyond Borders" playlist update with his personal favorites from the contemporary Arab music scene.
Over the course of this pandemic lot of us felt the urge to rearrange our lives, reflect on the way we live, and make room for new experiences. For beloved composer Nils Frahm his new album "Old Friends, New Friends" was a beautiful opportunity to do exactly that in musical form. Just in time for its release, he sat down with NBHAP author Anna Stich to talk about immortality, melancholy, friendship, and a few other things.
The beloved producer launches his solo career with a bang. Check out "Fooled" in our newcomer playlist along with songs from Kurtis Wells, Thyla, Florence Besch, Abby Sage and others.
Watch out, world of altrnative pop! A fascinating new character is entering the scene - NBHAP author Liv Toerkell met the wonderful KUOKO to talk about her anticipated debut album. On top of it, we're shedding light on some of her great songs, including the single "Perfect Girl" which is now also streaming in our newcomer playlist.
