In the wake of early 90s euphoria and a buzzing European acid house and rave scene a record as released that would become one of the most unusual yet influential records of that special period of time. Three decades later, it's powerful spirit hasn't lost its magic at all. Dedicated believer Norman Fleischer is moving on up for one more time and slips inside the magic of the iconic record once again.
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.
The Dutch musician and Producer Tessa Douwstra just released her second record "Draft" under the moniker LUWTEN. Between the tenderness of the instrumentation and the confrontational lyrics dealing with issues of agency, control, and freedom the artists poses philosophical questions. NBHAP author Liv Toerkell met up with the singer in Berlin to examine what's behind the moving and thought-provoking record.
Contemporary folk music would most likely not be the same without José González in it. The iconic Swedish indie folk artist who has brought us a number of subtle, yet eclectic albums and who is now returning with his fourth solo work to date: Local Valley. A sonic landscape José was happy to discuss with NBHAP author Annett Bonkowski in a recent chat.
There was a lot of back and forth going on until two weeks before the scheduled date the good news came along: the German Maifeld Derby festival will take place at the first September weekend. NBHAP author Miriam took the spontaneous chance to visit her first festival in two years and to find out – together with some artists – how a festival in times of an ongoing pandemic would feel like.
The trio is leading this week's playlist update with their euphoric and joyful single "Misery". On top of it we also got new music from Scruffpuppie, Alex Jayne, Joy Bogat, Runrummer, Lily Konigsberg and more promising young talents.
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.
The Welsh singer-songwriter is opening the first new playlist update after our summer break with her tender track "Sheets". Make sure to check it out along with the other new songs we got for you from Evan Wright, Power Plush, ZUSTRA, Telescreen and more.