The wonderful team at Spiritual Cinema Circle is giving out Norman Bedard CDs today through Facebook by asking ‘how music affects our spiritual wellness’, and ask users to send them their answers. What a beautiful, deep and interesting topic! For more info, please visit the Spiritual Cinema Circle's official Facebook page now… the ultimate destination for rich, uplifting, soul-nourishing, and heart-warming movies…
DNA - Australia's best selling gay magazine, has an interview with Norman in this month's issue (#138). Marc Andrews had a chat with Norman about androgyny, the '80s and his Norman Iceberg days, his new music, same sex marriage, and Lady Gaga! Pick up your copy today! DNA is available online and at most newsagencies and bookstores throughout Australia, UK, USA, Canada including Borders, Barnes & Noble, WH Smith…
"Be My Human Tonight", Norman's first record (under the stage name Norman Iceberg) was being released 25 years ago today, on May 16 1986, on the TGO label with distribution by RCA. The main statement Norman was trying to make with his very first release was that we (humans), men and women, are all equal... and its message is still as relevant today as it was then…
"Space" is now available on iTunes... and it features terrific remixes by Zak B and Mike Waring from the British electronic band Kiss The Beauty which are sure to take us on a nice and uplifting trip into inner space... on iTunes today!
Didn't catch Norman's interview on 'World of Noise'?
For those of you who missed it, you'll be happy to know that you can now listen to the entire show on MixCloud!
February 10, 2011 Norman on 'World of Noise' Tonight, Feb 10!
Tune in to Doug Lynner's "World of Noise" on Flashback Alternatives tonight at 6 & 9 pm PST, 9 pm and midnight EST! Norman will be Doug's special guest! The program will feature an interview, as well as selections from his Norman Iceberg days and his latest releases - including his newest single “Space”! Norman and Doug will also be on the station chat board during the show and talking with you there… We hope you'll join us!
(Also available through iTunes Radio - Category: Alternative Rock or 80s Flashback under ‘All Flashback Alternatives’)
February 2, 2011 Norman's new single out in February
"Space" – Norman’s newest single is now available for pre-order at HMV, Amazon US, and Amazon Canada! The CD features 3 never before released versions, and includes exhilarating and driving electro remixes by Mike Waring and Zak B!
February 2, 2011 Norman on Doug Lynner's World of Noise 2/10/11
Join Norman on Doug Lynner's radio show "World of Noise" on Thursday, February 10 at 6 & 9 pm PST, 9 pm and midnight EST! Listen at Flashback Alternatives, and be sure to join Norman and Doug on the station chat board! See you there!
December 27, 2010 "Sleepytime" available digitally!
"Sleepytime" is also available for download from iTunes and most online retailers. It features a smooth and beautiful remix by Mike Waring from the British electronic band Kiss The Beauty plus never before released versions… to soothe our need for tranquility and relaxation.
December 20, 2010 "Sleepytime" - CD single available now!
Make sure to pick up a copy of the January issue of Maverick Magazine on newstands now to read a review of Norman’s latest single "Thank You". Alan Cackett writes in his review: “The original radio edit has a Lennon-esque flavour” and “gives a good indication of the kind of lush pop-folk that he excels at”. Click here to read the review, or click here to download this month’s issue (number 102) of Maverick Magazine (Digital PDF).
Maverick Magazine is available from Barnes & Noble stores, Borders book stores, HMV, Virgin Megastores, WH Smiths, Tescos and other good newsagents and retail outlets. It is also available online or by a digital PDF.
December 6, 2010 "Sleepytime" - Track-listing
The forthcoming single features 5 never before released versions including demos! Here's the complete track-listing:
November 27, 2010 New single - "Sleepytime" to be released in December!
To coincide with the holiday season, Norman will be releasing "Sleepytime", a beautiful ballad with a dreamy fairy tale kind of atmosphere in just a few weeks. The new single will also include a brand new Kiss The Beauty remix and previously unreleased bonus tracks. "Sleepytime" will be available on CD and Digital Download. Details to follow…
November 3, 2010 Norman featured in UK's IndieLondon
Check out this week’s edition of IndieLondon to read a review of Norman’s new single "Thank You". Click here to see the article.
October 29, 2010 “Thank You” - Digital download released today!
The wait is over! Norman’s new single “Thank You” is now available physically and digitally from online retailers including iTunes and Amazon! It features a terrific extended dance version and a remix by Mike Waring from the British electronic band Kiss The Beauty plus never before released versions!
October 5, 2010 “Thank You” - CD single now available!
Great news! The CD single is now available for purchase on Amazon US, Amazon Canada, and HMV just in time for Canadian Thanksgiving!
September 20, 2010 “Thank You” - Track-listing
"Thank You" - The forthcoming single includes a brand new Kiss The Beauty remix as well as an extended dance mix which is nothing short of astonishing!
Here's the complete track-listing:
1. Thank You (Radio Edit)
2. Thank You (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
3. Thank You (Kiss The Beauty Extended Dance Mix)
4. Thank You (Dream Of The Bumblebee)
5. Nouvelle Dimension (Demo Version)
September 15, 2010 “Thank You” - New single out in October!
The third single from the album "Vital" will be available for sale on iTunes, Amazon and other digital retailers in just a few weeks. Stay tuned…
July 8, 2010 “A Day With My Self” review in UK's Pink Paper
Richard Morris has written a fun and quirky little piece in the UK publication Pink Paper regarding Norman's new single "A Day With My Self". Click here to see the review…
June 23, 2010 “A Day With My Self” available today!
Norman's new single "A Day With My Self" is now hot off the press and available on CD and Digital Download in select shops and from online retailers including iTunes and Amazon! It features a fantastic remix by Mike Waring from the British electronic band Kiss The Beauty and never before released versions. It's the perfect soundtrack for a nice little excursion... Check it out!
June 23, 2010 “1+1=2” now available!
Norman Iceberg's "1+1=2" is also now available for download from iTunes and most online retailers. Recorded in the 1990s at Men Without Hats’ home studio, and co-produced by Kevin Komoda, "1+1=2" has been newly remastered in 2010, and its blend of synthesizers and guitars sounds more electric than ever!
May 30, 2010 “A Day With My Self” is just a few days away!
“A Day With My Self” will be released in just a few days, and the CD is now available to pre-order from Amazon Canada! The new single will contain 5 fabulous tracks you'll feel like listening to over and over! The full track-listing is:
1. "A Day With My Self"
2. "A Day With My Self (Kiss The Beauty Remix)"
3. "A Day With My Self (Campfire Mix)"
4. "A Day With My Self (Return Of The Bumblebee)"
5. "Fluide (Demo Version)"
May 18, 2010 Norman’s new single to be released soon!
“A Day With My Self”, Norman Bedard’s follow-up to “Wonderful”, will be released physically and digitally just in time for summer! The new single will also feature a brand new and exciting remix by Mike Waring. More news very soon...
Everyone and every fan of 80s music who signs up for MixCloud and follows the show 'Retropolis', and listens to the Norman Iceberg show this weekend will be entered in the drawing for a CD. First click on JOIN to sign-up, and then on the FOLLOW on the show page. Contest ends May 9th at 11:30 PM EST.
The May edition of Fugues magazine has a feature article inside in which Norman discusses his Norman Iceberg days and his latest album, "Vital". Elsewhere in the mag, there is a rave review of "Vital" and the new single "Wonderful"! Pick up your copy today!
'Retropolis' had a Dance Club edition featuring Norman Iceberg a year ago on Flashback Alternatives. DJ Wave had a special guest chat with Norman on the show where he announced the upcoming releases of both "Vital" and "We Act". For every fan of 80s music and for those of you who missed it, you'll be happy to know that you can now listen to the entire show on MixCloud!
Mar 25, 2010 "Wonderful" - New single is released today
Norman's new single is out now! The "Wonderful" three-track single is available on CD and Digital Download in select shops and from online retailers including iTunes and Amazon.
The tracklisting is:
1. Wonderful (Radio Edit)
2. Wonderful (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
3. Space (Zak B Remix)
And if you were wondering whether or not the title for "Wonderful (Kiss The Beauty Remix)" had something to do with Norman's 1980s song of the same name, well then the answer is surprisingly... 'not exactly'!
"Wonderful" was coincidentally remixed by Mike Waring from an amazing new British electronic band named Kiss The Beauty! That's right... a band named Kiss The Beauty! How cool is that?!
Mar 25, 2010 "Crawl (Alternate Version)" now available
Norman Iceberg's "Crawl (Alternate Version)" is also now available for download from iTunes, Amazon, and most online retailers. This special version, rearranged and re-recorded in the 1990s at Men Without Hats’ home studio, and co-produced by Kevin Komoda has been newly remastered in 2010 and it sounds better than ever!
Feb 23, 2010 Norman's new single out in March
It is confirmed, and we are thrilled to share the news that Norman's new single "Wonderful" will be officially available on CD and Digital download in March. It will feature a fantastic remix by Mike Waring. You can pre-order your copy on Amazon! Stay posted, we’ll have more news for you very soon...
Dec 14, 2009 "Wonderful" to be released soon
We are happy to confirm that "Wonderful" will be available as a single in early 2010. More details are to be announced soon so stay tuned...
Oct 10, 2009 "Vital" on sale this coming Tuesday at Archambault!
We are pleased to announce that "Vital" will also be available starting Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Archambault, Quebec's largest music retailer. On sale this coming Tuesday at the Place-des-Arts store!
Sep 15, 2009 The wait is over, "Vital” CD Version is out today!!
Great news! Summer is here to stay as “Vital” is being released today! The CD Version is now available in HMV, Indigo, and Chapters stores nationwide. If by any chance you don't find it on display, it can easily be ordered at any of these retail stores everywhere across Canada. It can also be purchased online through Amazon.
The album’s CD Version has a total of 11 songs, and is filled with laid-back and soulful grooves that’ll keep us warm and happy although the year…
The CD comes in three panel digipak printed on 100% recycled materials. The booklet includes lyrics, a portrait of Norman photographed by Anouk Lessard, and exclusive pictures shot during the recording sessions.
Aug 14, 2009 Norman’s new YouTube Channel now online!
We are officially kicking off the launch of Norman's new YouTube Channel with “Vital (Album Teaser)”, a medley of songs taken from the new album. Some of our favorite past videos from Norman including “Kiss The Beauty” will also be found in the ‘Favorites’ section of the channel in order to remind us of the good old days. Be sure to click on HD or HQ for best quality! We hope you enjoy!
Jul 15, 2009 “Vital” - Digital Version available today!
We’re excited to announce that Norman’s brand new album is now available. “Vital”, an album rich with sensuality and positivity, is filled with a lot of sunshine, and a catchy mixture of soul, pop and rock. The Digital Version features 2 exciting exclusive bonus tracks - not included on the CD Version! Available on iTunes worldwide, and on Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Amazon France, and Virgin Mega.
The CD Version will be released in August. You can pre-order your copy here! In the meantime, be sure to check the marketplace section for an extended list of other stores selling Norman’s new and older records around the world…
July 15, 2009 Rediscover Norman Iceberg and ‘We Act”
June 8, 2009 “Vital” - Tracklists for the Digital Version and the CD Version!
Here it is! “Vital”, the new album has a total of 11 songs which will be included on the CD Version.
Tracklist:
1- Vital.
2- Heaven.
3- Space.
4- Wonderful.
5- One Day.
6- I Love.
7-Be Happy.
8- Thank You.
9- A Day With My Self.
10-Easy.
11- Sleepytime.
The Digital Version will have a total of 13 tracks. It will feature all of the songs included on the CD Version (same exact tracklist), as well as 2 exclusive bonus tracks: “A Day With My Self (Return Of The Bumblebee)”, and “Space (Zak B Remix)” remixed by Osaka-based producer Zak B.
June 4, 2009 "We Act" to be remastered and released this summer
Although there is no official release date announced yet, it is confirmed: Norman Iceberg’s "We Act" will be remastered and made available again this summer. Details to follow…
May 10, 2009 "Vital" will be officially available this summer
Exciting times around here as we are wrapping up the latest release from Norman entitled "Vital". The album will be available on CD packaged in three panel digipak. It will also be available through iTunes and other digital retailers. As we get closer to the release date, we'll announce the final tracklists for the Digital Version and the CD Version. The tracklists will be different. More on this soon…
March 9, 2009 Tune In Tonight: Norman on ‘Retropolis’
Don't miss Norman tonight on ‘Retropolis’, @ 9pm (EST). Tune in via Flashback Alternatives also available through 1.FM and iTunes Radio… Come and say hi!
Feb 16, 2009 Norman Iceberg - Special Guest chat on ‘Retropolis’
Norman will be featured on ‘Retropolis’, Monday, March 9th - 9PM (EST). A selection of dance songs from his Norman Iceberg days will be played. He will also be chatting with the listeners on the tag/chat board. Tune in via Flashback Alternatives also available through 1.FM and iTunes Radio. ‘Retropolis’ airs live on Monday 9PM (EST), repeats Monday Midnight (EST), and Saturday 9AM (EST).
Feb 12, 2009 Brand new album scheduled for release in Spring
Norman is currently in studio working on the final mixes with co-producer Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé, and it's coming along really nicely. The title of the new album is "Vital", and it will be released on Norman’s new label Norfolk in Spring 2009. Stay tuned…