Norm - Opaque Green [Colored Vinyl] (Gate) (Grn), Andy Shauf, Vinyl

Andy Shauf's songs unfold like short fiction: they're densely layered with colorful characters and a rich emotional depth. On his new studio album 'Norm,' Andy Shauf's songwriting veers decidedly more oblique, hinting at sinister happenings and dark motivations. The result: an intoxicating collection of mellifluous melodies and beguiling lyrics. Levitating, synth-laden atmospherics drive Shauf's storytelling on 'Norm,' mixed by Neal Pogue (Tyler, the Creator).In 2016, 'The Party' catapulted Andy Shauf to indie notoriety, followed by 2020's 'The Neon Skyline' which landed Andy Shauf performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! And CBS This Morning: Saturday, a Polaris Prize nomination, and mentions on several best-of lists - among them, a track on Barack Obama's playlist and praise from Pitchfork, The Atlantic, Esquire, Stereogum, and more."A gifted singer-songwriter. More than that, a gifted storyteller." - NPR Music