Nicholas

My lore as requested by the cardinal spirit of Laurel Canyon.

Early Childhood

I grew up in Texas. At 8, I was singing, playing Rock Band, with my friends and my friend’s dad said I sounded really good. This was one of the first times I thought I could be good at music. At 9, I received a walkman and really enjoyed changing the stations on the little device.

Training

I started taking piano lessons in 2011. At my recital, I played Firework by Katy Perry. Later, I studied percussion with Akie Takada. She introduced me to the idea that music is more than just the instrument that you play. Music is a spirit that you have a relationship with that can be positive or negative. This has influenced my songwriting practice greatly.

Early Influences

- 2000s rock

- 60s/70s rnb

- Music videos on AOL and Yahoo from the early 2000s

- US radio hits circa 2016-2018

- Vh1 top 20 music video countdown

New York

This time made me a more poetic and intellectual lyricist.

Los Angeles

This time pulled me into a richer and more open production style.

Previous Albums

- Color of You (2018)

- Drum + Voice (2023)

- Heart in Cancer (2024)