One of the most promising songwriters off the Canadian soil, Andy Shauf returns these days with “Norm”, a meticulously crafted interlay of stories revolving around the central, eponymous figure. NBHAP editor Andreas sat down with the artist to talk about the record, discussing the craft of storytelling as such, and the lack of imagination that characterises present-day folk music.
New York-based artist Okay Kaya turns the sorrow and struggle of your everyday into witty and morbidly humored pop songs. NBHAP author Louisa met her in Berlin ahead of the release of her sophomore album "Watch This Liquor Pour Itself. "