NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'Total Dive' by Brown Horse Alt-country and Americana with DIY indie influences from the Norwich six-piece. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

TODAY’S BEST RECORDS: 10/04/2026 New Album: Mother Nature - ‘Language Of A Peaceful Mind’ Preorder: Klein - ‘Sleep With a Cane’ Reissue: Slutet - ‘Jihad’ www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

PREORDER: 'The Light of Saba' by Cedric "Im" Brooks & The Light of Saba Quality dub and Nyahbinghi-shaded roots reggae compilation initially compiled in 2003, now back on wax through Total Sounds. www.normanrecords.com/records/2153...

SHIPS NEXT WEEK: Join us from Monday for releases from Flipper, Karate, Anderson .Paak, Maston & Greg Foat, The Wave Pictures, TOMORA, Snocaps, Sister Ray Davies, Meitei / 冥丁, They Might Be Giants, Jessie Ware, and more… www.normanrecords.com/features/upc...

BACK IN STOCK: 'Evaporator' by Nathan Fake Nathan Fake poises widescreen electronics with IDM rhythms and ambient warmth on an impressive full-length. Clark and Dextro guest. On clear BioVinyl LP and CD via InFiné. www.normanrecords.com/records/2130...

JUST IN: ‘Slutet’ & ‘Jihad’ by Slutet Two records of black metal power from the mysterious Swedish group. www.normanrecords.com/artist/59915...

NORMAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY EXCLUSIVES: 'Doolittle' by Pixies We (probably) wouldn't be here if it wasn't for this completely essential indie masterpiece. Limited-edition pearl/sunrise coloured vinyl LP on 4AD. @4ad.com www.normanrecords.com/records/6399... www.normanrecords.com/features/ann...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'Savage Imperial Death March' by Melvins with Napalm Death Sludgy riffs galore on the long-awaited collab between the metal-punk lifers and frequent tourmates. @ipecac.com www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

JUST IN! 'Stria' by John Chowning The seventeen-minute track from the pioneer of FM Synthesis gets vinylzed complete with a previously omitted section. Also includes his 1970s and early 80s compositions 'Turenas', 'Phoné' and 'Sabelithe'. @imprec.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/records/2137...

JUST IN! 'Right Now!' by Pussy Galore Debut record from John Spencer’s riotous noisemaking punk-blues bruisers. www.normanrecords.com/records/2141...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'Kammerkonzert' by Squarepusher One of the most distinctive releases from Tom Jenkinson yet as ambient electronics meets intricate drill and bass breaks, jazz-fusion influences, and orchestral arrangements. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

FEATURE: New Music Friday Ft. GNOD, Pictish Trail, Squarepusher, Lime Garden, Treeboy & Arc, Melvins with Napalm Death, and more… www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'Maybe Not Tonight' by Lime Garden Dance-punk infused indie pop on the Brighton-based outfit’s second album, a loose concept work charting the typical night out on’t town. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

REISSUE OF THE WEEK: ‘Songs to Remember (2026 Remaster)’ by Scritti Politti Sophisticated pop and new wave with twists of soul, reggae, and funk feature on the debut album from Green Gartside and co. @roughtraderecords.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

FIVE KEY RECORDS: Kate Bush ‘The Dreaming’ is the firm favourite Bush record around here - a daring, uncompromising feat of pop experimentation, knotty lyricism, and instrumental innovation. www.normanrecords.com/features/fiv...

BACK IN STOCK: 'Greater Manchester Punk Vol 3 (Proud To Deviate)' Rare and unreleased cuts released between 1977 and '81 from across the punk, new wave, and post-punk spectrum featuring Local Heroes, Chaos, The Things, Pure Product, Emergency, and more. www.normanrecords.com/records/2141...

IN STOCK: 'Mount Analogue' by Bill Laswell & P.ST Collaboration sitting between ambient, post-rock, and psychedelia complete with experimental rock, drone, jazz, and choral elements. www.normanrecords.com/records/2138...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'Life Slime' by Pictish Trail Award-winning Scottish songwriter Johny Lynch mixes up alt-folk, psychedelia, and fractured electronics with assistance from producer Mike Lindsay (LUMP, Tunng). @firerecordings www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

PREORDER: 'An Undying Love For A Burning World' by Neurosis Intense sludge metal riffs meet expansive post-rock, textured psychedelic electronics and industrial churns. www.normanrecords.com/records/2149...

BACK IN STOCK: 'Black Jazz Records - The Best of Black Jazz Records' by Various Soul Jazz records unite key recordings from the Illinois label founded spiritual and soul jazz centric label founded by Gene Russell. www.normanrecords.com/records/2138...

IN THIS WEEK: 'Freedom City' by Zion Band Limited 12'' from the Bristol roots reggae group who formed at the youth training and performance organisation the Arts Opportunity Theatre. www.normanrecords.com/records/2137...

REISSUED TODAY: 'Social Distortion' by Social Distortion Rockabilly, country, and rock & roll-shaded SoCal punk classic. www.normanrecords.com/records/2142...

RELEASED TODAY: 'Death Spells / Artium' by Goon An outtake from the indie neo-psychedelia group’s most recent LP ‘Dream 3’ plus two B-sides. www.normanrecords.com/records/2145...

NORMAN ANNIVERSARY EXCLUSIVES: We revealed four exclusive titles this week, plus there’s double Norman points for the entire month, free sweets, and you’ll be in with the chance of bagging one of thirty £10 vouchers. www.normanrecords.com/features/ann...

REISSUED TODAY: 'Le Monde Fabuleux des Yamasuki' by Yamasuki Prog, vocal pop, psychedelia, Japanese music, and funk meet on the concept record and sole album from the French duo. www.normanrecords.com/records/9024...

RELEASED TODAY: 'Lee's Dream' by Cactus Lee The Americana songwriter who cut his teeth playing in Southern state dive bars returns to Western Vinyl. www.normanrecords.com/records/2135...

JUST IN! 'Language Of A Peaceful Mind' by Mother Nature 7’’ on Donor Records from the Leeds hardcore punk troupe. www.normanrecords.com/records/2151...

RELEASED TODAY: 'Escape From New York (Expanded Edition)' by John Carpenter & Alan Howarth Soundtrack to a cult classic 80s dystopian action sci-fi flick from horror hands and his frequent musical collaborator. www.normanrecords.com/records/1540...

JUST IN / RELEASED TODAY: 'Hauntings' by Richard Barbieri Collection of moody, cinematic keyboard-led electronic instrumentals from the Porcupine Tree member and one-time Japan man. www.normanrecords.com/records/2143...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'Chronicles of Gnowt (Vol 1)' by GNOD First in a three part series of John ‘Spud’ Murphy-produced releases from the Salfordian underground psych rock lords. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: ‘My New Band Believe’ by My New Band Believe Almost entirely acoustic, Cameron Picton’s snaking, shapeshifting compositions meet the rich orchestration of members of London post-rock group caroline. @roughtraderecords.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

WEEKLY PLAYLIST: Ft. Jack White, The Strokes, Angine de Poitrine, Kurt Vile, Shed, Dagmar Zuniga, Osees, Andrew Bird, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Wesley Joseph with Danny Brown, and more. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

RELEASED TODAY: 'Boyhood' by David Keenan Acclaimed writer David Keenan takes us back to late 1970s Glasgow and beyond on his latest novel. Check the limited, signed, record shops-only edition. @reversediorama.bsky.social @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/records/2125...

RELEASED TODAY: 'Emeralds' by Parlor Greens Vintage soul and funk cuts featuring members of Colemine records signed groups Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, GA-20, and Scone Cash Players. @coleminerecords.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/records/2133...

REISSUED TODAY: 'Lost Tape - 1980' by Abdou El Omari Archival record from the Moroccan Amazigh/Berber music composer, keyboardist, and producer. www.normanrecords.com/records/2146...

BACK IN STOCK: 'Rare and Deadly' by A Place To Bury Strangers The noise rock shoegazers compile B-sides, rarities, demos, and unreleased tracks. www.normanrecords.com/records/2140...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'Seismo' by upsammy & Valentina Magaletti Debut collaboration between the Dutch electronic producer and the Italian percussionist of countless groups including Vanishing Twin, Holy Tongue, Moin, V/Z, and Tomaga. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 'GOOSE' by Treeboy & Arc The Leeds motorik sprechgesang post-punks expand on sounds explored on their promising debut with LP two. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: ‘Let's Mutate’ by Bikini Mutants While not new music per se, this one’s a fresh archival release from the Somerset indie pop meets post-punk group who rose from the anarcho punk scene. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

PREORDER: 'Naturally' by Nectar Woode First mixtape from the British-Ghanaian songwriter, here blending a range of styles from neo-soul to contemporary R&B, vocal jazz, and folk. www.normanrecords.com/records/2152...

PREORDER: 'Sleep With a Cane' by Klein Last year's acclaimed ambient-drone mixtape comes to vinyl. Space Afrika and Ecco2K feature. www.normanrecords.com/records/2152...

PREORDER: 'Lose Your Self' by Enter Shikari Surprise! The veterans of the UK post-hardcore scene return with their eighth album - it's in stock and ready to ship. www.normanrecords.com/records/2149...

FEATURE: This Week's Best Electronic Preorders Ant’s electronic, ambient, and experimental selections include Marc Leclair, Shed, Phantom Horse, Noveller, Model 500, Tujiko Noriko, Master Wilburn Burchette, øjeRum, and more. www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

NORMAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY EXCLUSIVES: '20 Jazz Funk Greats' by Throbbing Gristle 'Hot (On The Heels Of Love) Pink' edition of the seminal classic from the industrial pioneers, complete with stickers and a 'Industrial News' booklet. @muterecords.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/records/1201...

PREORDER: 'Warm Waves' by Turn On The Sunlight featuring Sam Gendel 2020 album from the ambient and new age influenced nu-jazz collective featuring Laraaji, Carlos Niño, Mitchell Brown, Andres Renteria, Gabe Noel, and more. www.normanrecords.com/records/2152...

TODAY’S BEST RECORDS: 09/04/2026 New Album: Twisted Teens - ‘Blame The Clown’ Preorder: Angine de Poitrine - ‘Vol. I’ Reissue: Danzig - ‘Danzig’ www.normanrecords.com/features/bes...

BACK IN STOCK: 'Two Wheels Move The Soul' by Robber Robber Second full-length from Vermont indie group known for their meldings of post-punk and noise pop with shoegaze and noise rock twists. www.normanrecords.com/records/2148...

JUST IN! 'Vol. IV: Casting Lines - A Museum Of Memory' by Birch Book Folk songwriter B'ee is back with a quiet, reflective, and occasionally psychedelic tinged set. www.normanrecords.com/records/2132...

BACK IN STOCK: 'Blue Lines' by Massive Attack 35 years old this week! www.normanrecords.com/records/5763...

PREORDER: ‘The Anti-Pleasure Dissertation’ & ‘I Like F**king / I Hate Danger’ by Bikini Kill Couple of 7’’s from the pioneering riot grrrls. www.normanrecords.com/artist/14424...