Normil Hawaiians

Normil Hawaiians are an experimental post-punk collective from the South London area, centered around vocalist/guitarist Guy Smith. Formed in 1979, the group evolved from a more upbeat, punk-inspired band (producing the 1980 single "The Beat Goes On," which made the U.K. independent singles chart) to an eccentric avant-garde outfit in the mid-'80s, but all of their work contained politically conscious lyrics and a D.I.Y. mentality. After decades of obscurity, the group's albums were reissued during the 2010s, and an updated lineup was assembled. The reunited band released the ...