News – 17.07.20

17/07/2020
by Norman Fleischer

The National‘s Matt Berninger shares Distant Axis, the latest single off his forthcoming solo debut album Serpentine Prison
Shamir announces self-titled second album for October 2 release, shares new single I Wonder
Devendra Banhart teases forthcoming Vast Ovoid EP with new track It’s Not Always Funny
Troye Sivan shares new music video for Easy, announces In A Dream EP for August 21 release
Whitney announce covers album Candid for August 14 release, share their version of The Roches single Hammond Song
Land Of Talk teases forthcoming Indistinct Conversations record with new single Now You Want To Live In The Light

Label In Focus: German Indie Institution Groenland Records Turns 20

Born out of pure necessity the small German record label grew to become a steady force in the music scene over the past two decades. Thanks to their passion and special philosophy Groenland Records have become a constant in a changing musical environment and NBHAP head Norman took the big anniversary as fitting chance to catch up with the label and some of its most acclaimed artists.

A Big Sister: Ray Lozano Writes About Belonging and the Influence of Jill Scott

The German-Filipino singer and musician Ray Lozano just released her debut album "Pairing Mode". It is a collection of polaroids, or short stories, about being alone, longing, and belonging. Raised in Cologne between two cultural identities, Ray found a home in the music of Jill Scott. In her guest article, she writes about the influence of the RnB singer on her younger self, and how it continues to shape her until today.