News – 21.08.18

21/08/2018
by Norman Fleischer

Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus form new ‘supergroup’ boygenius, announce first EP for November 9 release via Matador
Bill Ryder-Jones returns with new album Yawn on November 2, shares first single Mither
Molly Burch shares To The Boys from her upcoming First Flower LP
We Were Promised Jetpacks unveil creative music video for Repeating Patterns
Disclosure return with new single Moonlight
The Lemon Twigs tease forthcoming LP with new song The Fire
Robag Wruhme shares Wuzzelbud FF, the title-track of his upcoming new EP

‘Arular’ Turns 15: Why M.I.A.’s Fearless Debut Album Matters Even More Now Than It Did In 2005

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.

Five New Releases 21/02/20: Grimes, King Krule, Douglas Dare, Agnes Obel, Lanterns On The Lake

Friday is release day. But what to listen to from the sheer endless sea of new records? Don't worry, NBHAP's editors can help you with that. These are our Top 5 recommendations from today.