Norman D. Loco – I Want A Beer: Indie Rock, Not Country
London-Based Band Norman D. Loco Releases New Single, “I Want A Beer”
Norman D. Loco, a London-based band, has released a new single titled “I Want A Beer,” defying expectations with their eccentric indie rock sound. The track, which arrived on , immediately sets itself apart from typical genre tropes.
The band, comprised of Lucas “Salad” Armstead on vocals and guitar, Nic Dalgado on vocals and keys, Frankie James Elvis Hewett on bass, and Jacob Samuel Rees on drums, is the newest signing to Secret Friend. Their music, described as guitar music with “lemon zest,” offers a refreshing alternative to more conventional sounds.
Armstead described the song as an attempt to capture the feeling of a Sean Baker film. “It’s the first song we produced together as a band. I tried to write a Sean Baker movie in my head and this song is on the soundtrack,” he said. Baker is known for directing films like Red Rocket, Starlet, and Tangerine.
The release of “I Want A Beer” follows a performance by Norman D. Loco on NTS radio on , where they played selections of their music via Nic, and Salad. The show featured shoegaze and indie rock selections.
Norman D. Loco’s sound has been compared to artists like Feeble Little Horse and TAGABOW, suggesting a blend of dreamy textures and energetic instrumentation. The band maintains an active presence on social media, with an Instagram account (@norman.d.loco) and a SoundCloud page where their music can be streamed.
The band’s music is also available on Bandcamp, offering fans a direct way to support their work. Norman D. Loco can be contacted via email at Normandlocomusic@gmail.com.
“I Want A Beer” is currently available to stream on YouTube as part of a playlist, and the song is quickly gaining attention for its unique approach to indie rock. The band’s willingness to experiment and draw inspiration from cinematic sources positions them as a promising new voice in the London music scene.