There are ups and downs in every band's career but the latter ones are way harder when your start was a furious one. And it looks like many groups from the glorious 00s indie movement are in an ongoing creative crisis.
After six years without a new full-length, British indie rock heroes Bloc Party resurface with a record that is both – acknowledgment of their own past and beginning of a new era. But does their furious sound still have a place in this world and can reconnect with old and potential new fans? Departing NBHAP head Norman Fleischer is a die-hard fan of the group and spoke with mastermind Kele Okereke about the difficult path to make “Alpha Games” happen in the first place.
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.
Truth, the most recent single by British indie rock institution BLOC PARTY now comes with a banging new remix by German dance duo DIGITALISM. A while ago we already got a colourful music video for Truth which is the third single from the group’s comeback album Four which was released last summer. The new remix was produced to celebrate ten years of Toolroom Records, the label on which DIGITALISM are putting on their material. And they did quite well with the BLOC PARTY song – convince yourself right here.