Not Now Norman, a hard-rock four-piece hailing from Berwick-upon-Tweed, are set to release their debut EP ‘End of the Day’– and it’s an EP that is perfect for all of you hard-rocking headbangers out there.
Their EP is comprised of four tracks that have some deeply personal themes combined with some heavy riffs.
Lead singer Taylor expands on some of the themes of the tracks, with the title track ‘End of the Day’ being about her ADHD, specifically on how she sees the world through it and how the world sees her.
Taylor explains that other tracks such as ‘Judas’ “is about a relationship that ended sourly when my ex left me for another woman on a hospital bed”. Yes, you have read that right – her ex left her for another woman on a hospital bed!
The other songs deal with working long cold nights and loneliness and corruption through the eyes of a dictator. These themes are powerfully expressed through Taylor’s aggressive vocals, complemented with fast-paced rock riffs and hammering beats.
Not Now Norman bring together a group of diverse individuals with a common love for rock music – and if you love rock you will love them too.
Describing themselves as an intergenerational rock band, their different ages show you that rock music will continue to be passed on through the generations and will never die.
Their history as a band is surrounded by Taylor leaving college with a degree and struggling to fit in because of her disability. Fortunately, Zack Brown saw the potential within her and approached her to do light-hearted recording sessions.
Taylor’s confidence grew and so did the bands, with bassist Jimmy Manningham, guitarist Zander and drummer Jimmy all joining.
Not Now Norman have a determination to succeed regardless of any obstacles placed in front of them and give a punchy hard-rock live performance – something that also comes across throughout the EP.
This ep is fuelled with aggressive, punchy hard-rock that does exactly what it says on the tin.
Previously playing, primarily, rock covers, they are now shifting to their own material – and we thank them for it.
For further information about the EP, please head to Facebook.com/NotNowNorman and Twitter.com/now_norman.
