{"id":944,"date":"2012-05-22T06:47:35","date_gmt":"2012-05-22T06:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punkoutlawrecords.com\/?p=944"},"modified":"2012-05-22T06:48:30","modified_gmt":"2012-05-22T06:48:30","slug":"normandie-blues-it-is-what-it-is-out-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punkoutlawrecords.com\/2012\/05\/22\/normandie-blues-it-is-what-it-is-out-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Normandie Blue\u2019s \u201cIt Is What It is\u201d Out Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PUNK 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

\u00a0<\/strong>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<\/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\u00a0Normandie Blue<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and 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 Calavera<\/strong> 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, 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, Amazon, Google, CD Baby<\/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.PunkOtulawRecords.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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EN ESPANOL<\/p>\n

PUNK OUTLAW RECORDS LANZA LA 1RA<\/sup> BANDA NORTEAMERICANA \u201cNORMANDIE BLUE\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

-Lanzamiento Altamente Anticipado. \u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d Debuta Hoy –<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Los Angeles, CA. 22 de mayo de 2012<\/strong> \u2013 Brindando m\u00e1s pruebas de que el Rock-N-Roll verdadero todav\u00eda tiene pulso, Punk Outlaw\u00ae Records<\/em><\/strong> anunci\u00f3 dos pasos importantes en su evoluci\u00f3n por brindar m\u00fasica al mundo en maneras innovadoras. Primero firmando con la banda de rock alternativo de Los \u00c1ngeles Normadie Blue<\/strong> y lanzando su muy anticipado lanzamiento \u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d<\/strong>. Normandie Blue es al mismo tiempo la primera banda norteamericana del sello discogr\u00e1fico y su primera incursi\u00f3n en m\u00fasica mayormente de rock alternativo, aunque con una influencia punk definitiva.<\/p>\n

Normandie Blue fue fundada por el m\u00fasico mexicano-americano Alex Blue<\/strong>, un nativo de Los \u00c1ngeles y parte integral de la escena musical alternativa y punk local. Alex es el ex guitarrista de la legendaria banda punk \/ psychobilly\u00a0 Calavera<\/strong>, la cual tuvo un seguimiento mundial masivo. Tambi\u00e9n es un experimentado m\u00fasico y compositor.<\/p>\n

La biograf\u00eda de Alex parece una telenovela mexicana que ning\u00fan canal de televisi\u00f3n jam\u00e1s se atrever\u00eda a producir, llena de tragedia y triunfos. Alex comenz\u00f3 a escribir m\u00fasica a los 12 a\u00f1os , y para los 15 a\u00f1os, ya estaba viviendo solo, a menudo en la calle. Despu\u00e9s de asistir a la Universidad de Nueva York y de un breve per\u00edodo con la Fuerza A\u00e9rea de los EE.UU. que lo llev\u00f3 a trabajar como un Ingeniero Aeroespacial, Alex regres\u00f3 a Los \u00c1ngeles y se ha dedicado \u00fanicamente a la m\u00fasica desde entonces, tocando en todo el mundo.<\/p>\n

\u201cNormandie Blue es un momento clave para nosotros\u201d comenta Robert Rose<\/strong>, Fundador de Punk Outlaw Records. \u201cLa musicalidad es incre\u00edble, las letras son de lo m\u00e1s honestas y las canciones de \u2018It Is What It Is\u2019 son una colecci\u00f3n de lo m\u00e1s diversa que jam\u00e1s haya escuchado. Desaf\u00edan la clasificaci\u00f3n, por eso el t\u00edtulo, pero tambi\u00e9n puedes imaginarte escuchando la mitad de las canciones en cualquier estaci\u00f3n de rock respetada. Los riff, los enganches, las letras y la producci\u00f3n son de primer nivel\u201d. Continu\u00f3 Rose.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d fue producido por el legendario productor y m\u00fasico John Avila<\/strong> (Oingo Boingo<\/strong>, Reel Big Fish,<\/strong> etc.) y no surgi\u00f3 sin sacrificio. Para ayudar a financiar el proyecto, Alex vendi\u00f3 su auto, \u00a1en ocasiones caminando parte de las 25 millas del camino hacia el estudio con la guitarra y el amplificador a cuestas!<\/p>\n

\u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d est\u00e1 disponible actualmente en iTunes, Amazon, Google, CD Baby<\/strong> y otros sitios de m\u00fasica digital. Los miembros actuales de la banda son Alex Blue (Guitarra\/Voz\/Compositor), Roman Gomez<\/strong> (Bater\u00eda), Ito Castillo<\/strong> (Bajo) y Manny Murders<\/strong> (Guitarra).\u00a0 Visita www.NormandieBlue.com<\/a> para ver muestras de la m\u00fasica, biograf\u00eda oficial y fotos.<\/p>\n

Punk Outlaw Records se ha comprometido a entregar el 10% de las ganancias netas del sello discogr\u00e1fico por el lanzamiento para ayudar a los hu\u00e9rfanos en la Ciudad de M\u00e9xico, una causa muy cercana al coraz\u00f3n de Alex. Visita www.PunkOtulawRecords.com<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

ACERCA DE PUNK OUTLAW RECORDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punk Outlaw Records es un sello discogr\u00e1fico digital y una compa\u00f1\u00eda editora con enfoque en la distribuci\u00f3n y promoci\u00f3n de ska, reggae, rockabilly, psychobilly y punk socialmente consciente y otros tipos de m\u00fasica de todo el mundo. La misi\u00f3n del sello discogr\u00e1fico es facilitar m\u00fasica de la capacidad de todo el mundo para provocar un cambio y conciencia social sobre algunos de los asuntos m\u00e1s urgentes mientras entretienen y suben el \u00e1nimo del p\u00fablico.<\/p>\n

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