In spite of being part of the so-called Cologne szene, Xul Zolar have always been, acted and sounded different. In an exclusive interview recorded in the band's rehearsal room, Xul Zolar talk with NBHAP editors Chris Hegholtz and Igor Franjić about how they overcame their inhibitions and created one of this year's finest debut albums, that is 'Fear Talk'.
On her third record, the Montreal-based synth-pop artist unveils a darker side of her œuvre, dedicating her writing to the many shapes of the night and its way of evoking the heart of inspiration and creativity. We spoke to her about her multilingual approach, automatic writing techniques and the essence of nocturnal fascination.