Although this decade isn't entirely over yet we still like to already take a look back on its musical highlight. And especially the independent music scene seems to fully freed itself from any limitations and boundaries during these ten years, resulting in quite some memorable musical moments we'd like to share with you.
Ten years of music, ten personal stories. The writers of NBHAP are given the opportunity to resume about the records that excited them the most during the past decade. This is a subjective reflection rather than an ultimate conclusion. This time long time editor Miriam Wallbaum presents you her reflections on the past years.
One of the most promising songwriters off the Canadian soil, Andy Shauf returns these days with “Norm”, a meticulously crafted interlay of stories revolving around the central, eponymous figure. NBHAP editor Andreas sat down with the artist to talk about the record, discussing the craft of storytelling as such, and the lack of imagination that characterises present-day folk music.
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.