It took Norwegian folk duo twelve years to record their long awaited fourth studio album but the result doesn’t disappoint at all. “Peace Or Love” is an intimate, mature yet also beautifully playful continuation of the band’s legacy. And it couldn’t have arrived at a better moment. NBHAP head Norman took a moment to reflect on the new LP.
The latest edition of our beloved interview series about electronic music welcomes a true heavyweight of electronic music – the one and only Claude VonStroke. The internationally known house music veteran and founder of Dirtybird Records just returned from his first official party event since the world started opening up again and he’s also launching a brand new white label series along with Justin Jay. Needless to say we had a lot to talk about. And on top of it the man himself also took care of our Spotify playlist.
Magic Island is the moniker of the producer and artist Emma Czerny. The Canadian made Berlin her hometown ten years ago but the confinement of the pandemic made her rediscover her neighborhood. Working off the theme of questioning what you think you already know, her new album "So Wrong" is a collection of songs influenced by her life in Neukölln. NBHAP author Liv Toerkell went for a walk with Emma in the city streets that she calls home.
Six hours of laidback vibes to enjoy while the world is slowly waking up again. Enjoy a first glimpse of post-pandemic bliss with tracks from HAIM, Kings Of Convenience, Khruangbin, Alice Phoebe Lou, Tash Sultana, The Antlers, Hiss Golden Messenger, Feng Suave, Doves, Faye Webster and more
Australian songwriter Indigo Sparke released her wonderful debut album "Echo" in February 2021 and to celebrate its vinyl issue, NBHAP author Anna Stich got a chance to talk to her about what informs her music and how she translates her perception of the world into sound. The result is a detailed and insightful account of the present moment.
Following their triumphant first impact with their 2019 debut "Schlagenheim" British 'hard-to-define'- guitar rockers Black Midi are about to return with an even wilder follow-up these days. This band continues to fascinate the listener with their artistic determination and their impressive musical qualities. Created in during the lockdown and without guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kevin who took a break from the band "Cavalcade" is a triumphant return. NBHAP author Tamsin Paternoster phoned up the band to talk about the record.
Norwegian songwriter Marie Ulven seems to be the indie pop sensation of the hour now that her long awaited debut album "If I Could Make It Go Quiet" finally arrived. The hype is real but is Girl In Red really ready to be queer role model, songwriter and global superstar yet? NBHAP author Anna Stich got the chance for a brief exchange with the buzzing musician.
A time of fundamental crisis tends to create impressive art and right now there’s an incredible amount of exciting new bands that take elements of previous independent rock incarnations and adds a modern twist to it. Maybe the age of creating band hypes is over but NBHAP author Norman tried it anyway and invites all fellow old “indie heads” like him to jump on this bandwagon.
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