The Danish pianist Eik Octobre, born Emil Skovsgaard Christensen, has been navigating the precipice of his sentimentality for several years now, and it is intimately linked to his creations. His pieces are steeped in melancholia but their mellow piano melodies often get them demoted to background music. Anna Stich spoke to the artist about his relationship to emotions and his musical genre.
Ain't it wonderful to start your day with a fresh piece of music? A song you can experience for the very first time, free from any expectations. Every day the writers of NBHAP pick a new one for you, present them on our page and add the to our paylist. These have been our highlights from the past weeks.
