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Ten years of music, ten personal stories. The writers of NBHAP are given the opportunity to resume about the records that excited them the most during the past decade. This is a subjective reflection rather than an ultimate conclusion. NBHAP head Norman makes the start.

Another year full of releases has passed and at the end of it it's time to recap the best of them like we always do when then the year is about to close its curtain. So, without further ado please find the fifty albums that impressed us the most during the past 12 months right here and feel happily invited to fall in love with them as well.

What to listen to once the sun has settled? Our delicate selection includes Cigarettes After Sex, The xx, The National, Depeche Mode, Burial, Trentemøller, Leonard Cohen, The Cure and many more.

Two weeks to go until this year’s edition of Poland’s most unpredictable taste-maker festival: The OFF Festival 2018 once again gathers artists that are trending, artists you never heard of and sounds you barely expect at a Pop Music Event.

After over two decades in the European music festival scene Melt! appears to be at a crossroad between the past and the future. NBHAP head Norman attended the event for the first time in nine years, finding both - new ideas and familiar feelings. Here's his personal review of the 2018 event.

Looking for a musical companion on hot summer days. Our beloved Spotify playlist for the sunny season now comes with refreshing additions from the field of ambient, chillout electronica, 80s dream pop, jazz and other balearic pleasures. Get yourself a cold drink and give it a spin.

The beloved open air event in Germany delivers yet another outstanding line-up including The xx, Florence + The Machine, Fever Ray, Jon Hopkins, Tune-Yards, Tyler, The Creator, Cigarettes After Sex, Little Dragon and many more. Time to raise excitement with a really special mixtape.

Following a four year long absence we're happy to be finally back in Barcelona, reporting from Europe's best festivals with the most impressive line-up, including pretty much all of your favourite bands. But even if you won't be making it to the festival in person the Primavera Sound will bring you some of 2018's finest performances directly into your living room.

Editors, Nils Frahm, EELS, Jon Hopkins, Young Fathers, The Kills and many more. In its eighth edition Maifeld Derby Festival again provides a stunning line-up between established headliners, fresh newcomers and upcoming starts.

Friday is release day. But what to listen to from the sheer endless sea of new records? Don't worry, the NBHAP staff is helping you with the decision. These are our Top 5 recommendations.