About Normanton Street
Normanton Street's sound is lyrically focused with three distinct vocals, jazz-influenced guitars, warm bass grooves and tight rhythmic drums.
Based in Brighton, the band consists of Ned, Nicholson and Phoebe Freya. Ned and Nicholson, both on bass, guitar and vocals, have been close friends since childhood and lived on the same street in Bradford where they grew up.
Together they made music in various formats and lineups, and would jam at local bars after moving to Brighton, until they stumbled across Phoebe one night after a show at The Mesmerist. The trio put together a Lauryn Hill cover, but soon realised that their unique chemistry could not be limited to one song.
Since then, Normanton Street have quickly amassed a following through musical prowess and a lot of hard work. They've played gigs and festivals across the UK, Europe and the US, including France, Spain, Croatia, Belgium, Holland and Austin, Texas.
They have also opened for high-profile artists like the legendary Talib Kweli and Mercury-nominated poet Kate Tempest. In summer 2016, the band were selected as The Independent's New Music of the Week, helping build serious momentum around the project.
Never ones to wait around for the industry, Normanton Street built momentum by releasing music through a label started by Ned and Nicholson: QM Records. Under the label they have released multiple Normanton Street EPs as well as music from other talented artists.
As QM Records, Ned and Nicholson also host music nights and DJ in Brighton and London, showcasing upcoming talent while continually expanding the band's creative network.
2016 was a breakthrough year. The band released the single Take Time as a free download, following a six-part documentary created by London-based Boom Productions. They were later selected to perform at SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, where they received an enthusiastic reception.
During that trip they also shot a video for Angelene, which was premiered by The Independent alongside a feature on the band. Both Angelene and Take Time appeared on the deluxe edition of the Life's Real EP.
Throughout 2017 the band were invited to play in Sweden and also toured the UK, selling out events in London, Brighton, Manchester and Cardiff. The singles It's Been A While and VIBES became favourites among listeners, while Take A Walk With Me reached number 2 in Spotify's official German Viral 50 charts and later passed one million listens.
Normanton Street continued releasing music in 2018, including That's It and That's It Remix, while also appearing at several festivals. The band also worked with Bradford Council and the Youth Orchestra on a special performance for Bradford Festival, further stretching and evolving their sound.