{"id":4010,"date":"2012-05-22T02:37:09","date_gmt":"2012-05-22T06:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/punkoutlaw.com\/po09\/?p=4010"},"modified":"2012-05-22T13:20:31","modified_gmt":"2012-05-22T17:20:31","slug":"normandie-blues-it-is-what-it-is-out-today-new-exclusive-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punkoutlawblog.com\/2012\/05\/normandie-blues-it-is-what-it-is-out-today-new-exclusive-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Normandie Blue’s “It Is What It is” Out Today + New, Exclusive Interview!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPUNK OUTLAW RECORDS RELEASES 1ST<\/sup> U.S. BAND \u201cNORMANDIE BLUE\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

-Highly Anticipated Release \u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d Debuts Today\u201d –<\/strong><\/p>\n

Los Angeles, CA May, 22nd, 2012<\/strong> \u2013 Providing further proof that straight ahead Rock-N-Roll still has a pulse, Punk Outlaw\u00ae Records<\/a><\/em><\/strong> announced two important steps in their evolution of bringing music to the world in innovative ways. \u00a0First by signing Los Angeles based alternative rock band \u201cNormandie Blue\u201d<\/a><\/strong> and then by releasing their highly anticipated release \u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d<\/a><\/strong>. Normandie Blue is simultaneously the label\u2019s first U.S. based band and the label\u2019s first foray into more mainstream alternative rock music, albeit with a definitive punk influence.<\/p>\n

Normandie Blue was founded by Mexican-American musician Alex Blue<\/strong>, an LA native and fixture in the local punk and alternative music scene. Alex is the former guitarist for the legendary psychobilly \/punk band \u201cCalavera\u201d which had a massive underground worldwide following. He\u2019s also a seasoned musician and songwriter.<\/p>\n

Alex\u2019s bio reads like a Mexican telenovela no TV network would ever dare produce, full of both tragedy and triumph. Alex began writing music at the age of 12 and was living on his own, often on the streets, by age 15.\u00a0 After attending New York University and a brief stint with the U.S. Air Force which led him to work as an Aerospace Engineer, Alex returned to Los Angeles and has committed himself solely to music ever since, performing all over the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cNormandie Blue is a watershed moment for us\u201d states Robert Rose<\/strong>, Founder of Punk Outlaw Records. \u201cThe musicianship is incredible, the lyrics are as honest as they come and the songs from \u2018It Is What It Is\u2019 are as diverse a collection as I\u2019ve ever heard. They defy classification, thus the title, but you can also picture yourself hearing a good half of the songs on any self-respecting rock station. The riffs, the hooks, the lyrics and the production are first rate\u201d. Rose continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d was produced by renowned producer and musician, John Avila<\/strong> (Oingo Boingo<\/strong>, Reel Big Fish<\/strong>, etc.) and did not come about without sacrifice. To help finance the project, Alex sold his car, occasionally walking part of the 25 mile route to the studio, guitar and amp in hand!<\/p>\n

\u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d is currently available on iTunes<\/a>,<\/span> Amazon,<\/a> Google, CD Baby<\/a><\/strong> and other digital music sites. Current members of the band are Alex Blue (Guitar\/Vocals\/Songwriter), Roman Gomez <\/strong>(Drums), Ito Castillo<\/strong> (Bass) and Manny Murders<\/strong> (Guitar).\u00a0 Visit www.NormandieBlue.com<\/a> for music samples, official bio and photos.<\/p>\n

Punk Outlaw Records has pledged 10% of the label\u2019s net profits from the release to help orphans in Mexico City, a cause near to Alex\u2019s heart. Visit www.PunkOutlawRecords.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

\u00a0ABOUT PUNK OUTLAW RECORDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punk Outlaw Records is a digital record label and publishing company with a focus on distribution and promotion of socially conscious punk, ska, reggae, rockabilly and psychobilly and other music forms from around the world. The label\u2019s mission is to facilitate music from around the world\u2019s ability to bring social awareness and change to some of the world\u2019s most pressing issues while entertaining and uplifting an audience.<\/p>\n

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NORMANDIE BLUE!<\/p>\n