News – 19.08.20

19/08/2020
by Norman Fleischer

London Grammar return with Baby It’s You, their first new single in three years
Angel Olsen shares Waving, Smiling, a new song from her Whole New Mess album
Dirty Projectors tease new EP Super João with bossa nova-infected new single Holy Mackerel
Phoenix return with new single Identical, recorded for the new Sofia Coppola film On The Rocks
Arcade Fire‘s Will Butler shares new solo single Close My Eyes, taken from his upcoming Generations record
Roosevelt releases new single Echoes
Father John Misty releases to new tracks To S. and To R.
METZ share Hail Taxi from their upcoming Atlas Vending album
Alice Boman reports back with haunting new song called Wake Me Up
Taylor Swift releases folklore bonus song called the lakes
Bill Callahan releases Cowboy, the latest song from his forthcoming Gold Record

Lockdown Listening Challenge: One Week Of Exposure To The Smiths

The current phase of self isolation is forcing us to be creative, kill some time and maybe also do something we've never done before. Listening to music can be a great way of coping with the situation and we decided to make a little challenge out of it. NBHAP editor Andreas starts his journey to explore bands he has never explored before by giving the back catalogue of 80s indie rock titans The Smiths his undivided attention.

The Importance of Showing Up for Yourself: In Conversation with FAYIM

FAYIM, born Sidney, is a German-Ghanaian singer-songwriter based in Berlin. His music blends R&B, pop, soul, gospel, and jazz, marked by ethereal melodies and effervescent vocals. He has performed with artists such as Noah Slee, K.ZIA, MAX&JOY, Lary and is a member of Berlin’s vocal ensemble 'A Song For You'. We sat down to discuss the release of his debut EP, "FOKUS".