After 11 years in business, Not Normal Tapes has become synonymous with Chicago and Northwestern Indiana hardcore and punk (and more recently hip-hop). Reader writers have covered many of NNT’s blistering releases, including tapes from Gas Rag and CB Radio Gorgeous, as well as the label’s expertly curated events, including the Infestational fest in 2016 and its awesome anniversary shows. Last week, founder Ralph Rivera announced in a heartfelt entry on NNT’s blog that the label will wind down over the next year and close in October 2020, but not before a final burst of activity: “We’ve got about eight releases left in us,” says Rivera, “ending with the same hyperlocalized focus that we kicked off on.” Congrats, Not Normal! You’ll leave a mighty legacy!
NNT#064 Roy Kinsey – Blackie CS by Not Normal Tapes
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