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JOSHUA MURPHY [AUS]
JOSHUA MURPHY [AUS] Joshua Murphy’s debut album Lowlands is a haunting journey blending dark ceremonial tales with atmospheric soundscapes. Written in Berlin but rooted in his rural Australian upbringing, the record weaves somber narratives with evocative storytelling. Produced by Martin J Fiedler, Lowlands captures a unique mix of place and emotion, reflecting both distant homelands…
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SNAPPED ANKLES [UK]
SNAPPED ANKLES [UK] Normally, we wouldn’t book the same act two years in a row. But Snapped Ankles’ set at NWB 2025 was sadly overshadowed by a string of mishaps — first, their drummer had to cancel last-minute due to sudden illness, and then, just a few bars into the first song, their trusty drum…
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JIM GHEDI [UK]
JIM GHEDI [UK] On Wasteland, Jim Ghedi pushes folk music into bold new territory. The album explores themes of loss, decay, and mental health with intense, brooding soundscapes. Featuring electric guitars, big drums, and soaring strings, it marks a powerful evolution in Ghedi’s music. Recorded over two years in Sheffield, Wasteland blends personal reflection with…
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DEN DER HALE [SE]
DEN DER HALE [SE] Den Der Hale is a Swedish band thriving at the crossroads of post-rock, krautrock, and dark psychedelia. Their music weaves layered textures and hypnotic rhythms into expansive soundscapes, drawing listeners into cinematic journeys filled with tension and release. Drawing inspiration from Can, Neu!, Swans, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor, their sound…
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CASPAR BRÖTZMANN MASSAKER [DE]
CASPAR BRÖTZMANN MASSAKER [DE] Few guitarists summon raw power like Caspar Brötzmann. With his trio Massaker, he creates music that feels carved from stone — dense, heavy, and unapologetically loud. Drawing on free jazz chaos, industrial energy, and the spirit of Hendrix filtered through sheer physicality, CBM delivers a live experience that’s both punishing and…
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HEDVIG MOLLESTAD TRIO [NO]
HEDVIG MOLLESTAD TRIO [NO] Thunderous riffs, jazz virtuosity and raw energy — Hedvig Mollestad Trio balance somewhere between Black Sabbath and John Coltrane, with a sound too wild for genre labels. Formed after Mollestad was named “Young Jazz Talent of the Year” at Moldejazz, the trio has since built a fierce international following with explosive…
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DANALOGUE [UK]
DANALOGUE [UK] Known for his mind-bending synth work as a part of The Comet Is Coming and Soccer96, Danalogue crafts cosmic soundscapes designed for sonic teleportation. As a producer and collaborator, he’s lent his signature touch to Snapped Ankles, Ibibio Sound Machine, Rozi Plain, and more—always pushing the boundaries of rhythm, texture, and energy. Expect…
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MARIA W HORN & SARA PARKMAN PRESENT FUNERAL FOLK [SE]
MARIA W HORN & SARA PARKMAN PRESENT FUNERAL FOLK [SE] Funeral Folk is a powerful collaboration between spectral composer Maria W Horn and folk musician Sara Parkman. Rooted in their shared upbringing in Ångermanland, Sweden, the project explores grief rituals and the sonic landscape of death—melding sacred music, Karelian lament traditions, Swedish folk, black metal,…
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ELORI SAXL [UK]
ELORI SAXL [UK] Elori Saxl blurs the lines between ambient electronics, chamber music, and field recordings to create richly textured soundscapes rooted in memory, environment, and transformation. With critically acclaimed releases on Western Vinyl and collaborations with choreographers, filmmakers, and ensembles, her work evokes both emotional intimacy and vast, elemental landscapes. Whether layering analog synths…
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MATS ERLANDSSON + YAIR ELAZAR GLOTMAN [SE/DE]
MATS ERLANDSSON + YAIR ELAZAR GLOTMAN [SE/DE] Mats Erlandsson & Yair Elazar Glotman are a collaborative duo blending contemporary classical music with experimental electronic sounds. Glotman, a Berlin-based composer and sound artist, and Erlandsson, a Swedish composer rooted in electronic and acoustic traditions, create immersive soundscapes. Their work combines electroacoustic textures, drones, and orchestral elements.…