Andy Shauf didn’t set out to make another concept record when writing his latest full-length Norm— in fact, quite the opposite. But after writing the voyeuristic song “Telephone,” the character Norm emerged. Shauf has solidified himself not only as an exceptional storyteller, but a composer as well. His complex musical arrangements complete with synths, clarinet, flute and trombone set the scenes for his characters and transport the listener to the… read more