As Norman Records marks 30 years, founder Phil Leigh reflects on the journey from typewriter mailing lists to surviving the digital age - and why Slint’s ‘Spiderland’ is a must. Did you know with a ...

In an era of streaming and digital downloads, a Leeds-based independent icon is proving that physical music is very much alive and kicking as it hits a major milestone. Norman Records is officially ...

Slint is known for its unique mix of post-rock and math rock, which created a lasting impact on alternative music. Their 1991 album Spiderland became a cult classic, impacting the post-rock genre with ...

Louisville legends Slint left behind an outsized legacy established on a mere two albums, not counting the EP released long after they split. The first, Tweez, became a time capsule, and the second, ...

There have been a handful of seminal years for music, and 1991 was one of the most vital, second only to the immense experimental explosion of 1967. Although most of the dialogue concerning those ...

While alternative rock exploded in the mainstream during the 1990s thanks to the grunge movement, the 1980s saw many bands emerge that made crucial developments in the genre. From shoegaze and indie ...

In light of the recent Overdose Awareness Day, writer Jordan McClements shared this letter with LEO. We think it’s a great read and hope you do too. I overdosed on heroin in 2017, and second oldest ...

As with many records that would go on to become touchstones for future generations, Slint’s Spiderland was largely misunderstood in its own time. After laboriously workshopping the six strange, ...

The Louisville band's 1991 classic, now the subject of a lavish reissue, deserves reconsideration as a work of haunting beauty and surprising warmth. During its original run in the late '80s and early ...

Slint's Spiderland, the cult second album from the American outfit that would ultimately be their last, turned 30 years old this past March, and the band recently paid it a fitting tribute by taking a ...

“It’s only been in the last few months that I’ve realized Spiderland is an enduring record. I kept waiting for it to be forgotten,” remarks David Pajo. The Slint guitarist, who has agreed to give us ...

Slint’s ‘Spiderland’ and self-titled EP are available on black vinyl in our store. Once upon a time in Louisville, a few hardcore kids were getting tired of the genre so they formed a new band and ...