Emma‑Jean Thackray is a multi-dimensional wonder. She single-handedly wrote, recorded, arranged, and produced every element of her new release "Weirdo" in her South London flat. The result is a deeply personal, emotionally charged record that traces her journey through grief and loss. Alice Vyyvan-Jones spoke to the artist about the album and how music became a lifeline in the wake of tragedy.
"A Little Lost, A Little Found" uses the wide reach of pop music to start important and necessary conversations. Finally having found herself again after a time of struggle, British singer and songwriter Grace Carter took NBHAP by the hand and walked us through the growing pains of a young woman of Colour, using music as a weapon in the battle against social injustice.
NBHAP editor Miriam Wallbaum would like to introduce you to one of the best German bands you might have never heard of. And don't worry about the language barrier here.
Good news ahead at the wave-pop-front: favourite singer Nika Roza Danilova better known as ZOLA JESUS has just announced a new album called Taiga. The follow-up to her 2011 standout Conatus is set to be released in October and already teased with a little promising clip containing art und music that seems to be just the way we liked and missed it from ZOLA JESUS. It’s been directed by Kyle Hurley and can be watched below: