With her furious mixture of multiple genres and her fearless attitude Mathangi „Maya“ Arulpragasam won the world by storm back in 2005. In reflection "Arular" was not just ahead of its time but turned out to be quite prophetic as well. NBHAP author Anna Stich reflects on the record that is still pretty much on point.
After over two decades in the European music festival scene Melt! appears to be at a crossroad between the past and the future. NBHAP head Norman attended the event for the first time in nine years, finding both - new ideas and familiar feelings. Here's his personal review of the 2018 event.
