It's been a turbulent and confusing year in many ways. But there's one thing the second pandemic year in a row hasn't been lacking of: plenty of good music to get us through these months of uncertainty between hope and despair. And for those of you who might have lost track in the daily storm of new releases we got you covered once again with a mighty list that includes those tracks that we'll connect with 2021 forever
There's a reason why you didn't spot the third CHVRCHES record in our recent release recommendations... it's just not very good. 'Love is Dead' lacks of spark, soul and good songs, it appears. NBHAP editor Hannah Fahy tries to narrow down what probably went wrong here.
Every Friday music fans are faced with the same burning question: What to listen to from the sheer endless sea of new albums, EPs and other releases? Don't worry, the people of NBHAP are here to help you with that. Our very own release roundup gives you a quick overview on the music that matters the most this week.
London-based four-piece ARTHUR BEATRICE is one of the UK’s best kept musical secrets. And with their upcoming debut EP Carter it looks like this is about to change. The band around lead singer Ella Girardot presents a very addictive and emotional version of pop music. NOTHING BUT HOPE AND PASSION already had the pleasure to experience them earlier this year as support band of CHVRCHES. Convince yourself from the band’s potential as well – the new EP, out on July the 22nd, is now up for stream.