Once upon a time, Normandy was awesome. Then Normandy ceased to be awesome. Then, Normandy was awesome again—some would even say, “awesomer.”

Or: Normandy is one of the most talented bands in Brooklyn. The band is the brainchild of songwriter & producer Vincent Dee. The music, fittingly, comes out sounding like his favorite bands—the Pixies, Guided By Voices, Wire, Joy Division, the Soft Boys and the Beach Boys.

Normandy is comprised of journalist rock star Andrew Romano (Newsweek), rock star rock star Tim McCoy (Savoir Adore), industry vet Jordan Melkin, and design rock star Evelyn Lee. It’s a veritable firestorm of egos.

The band has graced the stages of NYC venus like the Mercury Lounge, Cake Shop, Bruar Falls, the Knitting Factory, and Bar Matchless.

The band recently released its second effort, “Loiterer,” to rave review, singular. (It’s only been out a week.) The record is streaming in its entirety at http://normandyband.tumblr.com, if you’re curious as to what the modest amount of fuss is about.

_Normandy MySpace