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We're living in the middle of a life-threatening environmental crisis and despite an increased understanding in the minds of many people there’s still not enough action that is taken to actively turn the wheel around. The music industry is just another part of our society that’s still too silent when it comes to this topic. Music Declares Emergency wants to change that and here NBHAP Norman Fleischer explains why he actively decided to support the organization a few months ago.

Seven years after the release of his celebrated debut album "The Golden Age", the French artist Yoann Lemoine is finally back with the second record as his alias Woodkid. NBHAP author Miriam Wallbaum took this special opportunity to have a little zoom conversation with the musical mastermind about the creative process of making "S16" and the storys that lie behind it.

This Is The Kit is the musical project of artist Kate Stables who just released her fifth record "Off Off On". On it she channels influences from our modern day living, imagery, and spirituality. NBHAP author Anna Stich caught up with the musicians to dive into her work which does not only include the recent record but she also deals us a fresh hand of cards.

We’re happy to finally open a quality-packed home for good electronic music and we got one of the scene’s brightest new talents to help us with the launch. Colombian artist Ela Minus not only picked great tracks for the selection, she also takes us into the world of her magnificent debut album ‘Acts Of Rebellion’ which arrives this week via Domino.

The day is coming to a close. The remaining daylight will swallow whatever is in front of us, little by little dragging this valuable present moment into the past. No matter how much we are trying to hold on to it. And with it, some thoughts and hopes will eventually fade away, too. Laying bare, an increased feeling of melancholy. A sensation so profound, Kevin Morby's new album 'Sundowner' takes us on a journey through those fleeting twilight hours full of magic and tristesse. A spirit of the times hovering above it all.

On October 17, 2000 the short-lasting nu metal hype reached a potential peak when the Jacksonville-based heavyweights released their third full-length and the lines between alternative culture and mainstream pop went full blurry. In retrospect it was a weird time and a weird form of music and NBHAP head Norman Fleischer was really into it. Two decades later, he's sharing a personal reflection of it right here.

The Canadian artist's new album is a slow-burning, spellbinding masterpiece. NBHAP author Austin Maloney spoke to her about her journey with herself, and the strands she tied together to make "Someone New".

With their anticipated first LP "Deep And Rolling Green" about to be dropped, NBHAP author Andreas took the opportunity to zoom up the Norwegian three-piece to deep-dive into the evolution of their debut album, whose melodic journeys turn out to be quite a consuming affair.

With the current shutdown of the live music industry the majority of artists are facing one giant existential crisis throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Suddenly, there’s an urgency to talk about the value of art and music again and about what part the current streaming scene plays in this. NBHAP head Norman Fleischer took a moment to reflect on the current crisis and a possible way out of it.

Ahead of the release of his second debut album in less than two months, NBHAP author Louisa caught up with PC Music founder and Charli XCX's creative director A.G Cook to chat about the present and future of pop.