Not Now Norman - 'Shut Your Mouth' Single Review

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Not Now Norman are a hard rock band from Berwick-Upon-Tweed. They released their latest single 'Shut Your Mouth' on 23rd April 2021, their direct and in-your-face sound deals this time with the raw emotions felt after frontwoman Taylor-Grace Mitchell left an abusive relationship.

Taylor reveals "the track is about domestic abuse, the words are everything I wanted to say when my abuser was berating me. The build up is meant to get people to start shouting 'Shut Your Mouth' with the track when the final chorus hits. It's meant to reignite the fire that victims feel has died when they escape domestic abuse and boost confidence."

This track has piercingly powerful guitars and strong commanding vocals, which make it a theatrical rock anthem. The build up will leave the listener feeling strong and powerful and I am in no doubt that seen live, the whole crowd will be behind Taylor-Grace, singing Shut Your Mouth in support.

Taylor-Grace has phenomenal vocals and comparisons will be made to The Pretty Reckless! With airplay on BBC Introducing in the North East, nominations for Best Alt Rock Act (Radio WIGWAM) and Band of the Year (Nova Radio) and as a confirmed act for Lindisfarne Festival 2021, the future is looking bright for Not Now Norman.

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