Despite all popular belief, the idea of folk music is still very much alive, constantly reimagined and shaped anew by artists from every corner of the globe. In this ongoing column we’d like to peek behind the curtains of the heritage of a genre. This time NBHAP author Andreas takes a deeper dive into the fourth record of neo-folk mastermind Ben Howard and kindly invites you to follow him around.
Two decades after its initial release the underrated debut album by the British three-piece returns to the spotlight with a new reissue and a compilation of previously hard to get bonus tracks. NBHAP head Norman always had a strong connection to the music of South and managed to exchange a few thoughts on the group and their album with band member Jamie McDonald.
The soulful "Open Eyes" is opening this week's selection of way too unknown great tracks by wonderful newcomers like BLOXX, HANYA, Pony Pracht, Monako, Belle Tower and more.
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 Radar" gives you a quick overview on the music that matters the most this week.
A song about "Rainy Days & Crooked Sheets" feels like an appropriate opener for this week's Monday update of our newcomer playlist, right? Check out the latest single from Hi Crime next to new music by FLOSS, Melby, Amber Jay, Maja Lena and other goodies.
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 Radar" gives you a quick overview on the music that matters the most this week.
This February iconic French music robots Daft Punk surprisingly announced their break-up with a silent farewell video and like many other electronic music lovers NBHAP head Norman is quite sad to see the duo vanish and decided to pay them tribute with a personal set featuring the brightest tunes of over two decades of groundbreaking sounds along with personal reflections on their impact on him.
Noga Erez is not "Off the Radar" anymore. Following her 2017 debut record with the follow-up "KIDS", the singer and rapper from Tel Aviv establishes herself as a distinct musical voice. Punchy pop songs, fierce rap lines, and layered electronic arrangements single "KIDS" out as a powerful sophomore record. NBHAP author Liv spoke to the singer about the prevailing theme of generations, musical inheritance, and the limitations of technology.
