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.
This week we are catching up with the Swedish psych-pop artist MIYNT ahead of the release of her debut record "Lonely Beach". And our Introducing playlist got updated with plenty of other new tracks that match the warm groovy vibe of MIYNT's production style by artists like Moon Panda, Hana Vu, Mall Girl, and many more.
It has been 11 years since the Berlin outfit Bodi Bill released their last album "What?". Now, the collective is finally back with a new LP. NBHAP author Miriam used the opportunity to talk to Fabian Fenk, the head of the project, about the changes in the band structure and the new record "I Love You I Do".
Awaiting its anticipated full capacity return, the prestigious XJAZZ! Festival is about to unleash its most promising edition so far, showcasing the boundless exciting international jazz landscape from May 4 to 8. NBHAP co-head Andreas spoke with founder and artistic director Sebastian Studnitzky about the beginning and the future of the festival.
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.
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.
This week's Introducing playlist update features the cinematic Amsterdam-based neo-psychedelic rock duo Donna Blue. Ahead of their debut LP release "Dark Roses" we curated a playlist with their finest efforts to date and other musical gems that fit the gloomy David Lynch-vibe the duo conjure with the music and visuals.
Nine albums into his career, Kurt Vile shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, his most recent work titled (watch my moves) suggests the contrary with a certain cheekiness hovering over the fifteen carefully crafted, nonchalant songs. NBHAP author Annett caught up with the Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer on his recent stop in Berlin. In a conversation revolving around his adult life and occasional moments of zen, Kurt Vile talks about the benefits of having a healthy routine, the comfort of working in a home studio and the bliss of spacing out.
