NZ Music Month Q&A: Side Kick Nick
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As the story goes on MySpace - one day about seven or eight years ago a fellow called Nick Buckton decided to take his silly little songs that he only played to himself and his cat, and to vomit them forth to the world.
Side Kick Nick demos have been doing the rounds for years under various guises and he is now on the cusp of releasing his debut album Miscellaneous Adventures on July 25.
Side Kick Nick, with live assistance from the 'Technical Difficulties', plays at King's Arms in Auckland on Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24 with Luger Boa featuring Jimmy from the D4 and The Exiles.
Read his Q&A to discover for yourself that music can speak louder than words.As the story goes on MySpace - one day about seven or eight years ago a fellow called Nick Buckton decided to take his silly little songs that he only played to himself and his cat, and to vomit them forth to the world.
Side Kick Nick demos have been doing the rounds for years under various guises and he is now on the cusp of releasing his debut album Miscellaneous Adventures on July 25.
Side Kick Nick, with live assistance from the 'Technical Difficulties', plays at King's Arms in Auckland on Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24 with Luger Boa featuring Jimmy from the D4 and The Exiles.
Read his Q&A to discover for yourself that music can speak louder than words.During what hours of the day do you feel most inspired?
9.30am-11.15am 12pm-1.30pm 3.45-6pm, the inverse on Tuesdays.
How would a good friend describe your aesthetic or style?
A good friend wouldn't.
What aspect of your creative practice gives you the biggest thrill?
The groupie aspect.
How does your environment affect your work?
Influences songs about tress.
Do you like to look at the big picture or focus on the details?
I like to focus on the details of the big picture.
What's your number one business tip for surviving (and thriving) in the creative industries?
Be selfish.
Which of your projects to date has given you the most satisfaction?
This Q&A.
Who or what has inspired you recently?
Brendon McCullum's 158 not out in the IPL.
If you could go back and choose a completely different career path to the one you've chosen, what would it be?
Anything that pays better than being a musician.
What place is always with you, wherever you go?
That doesn't make sense.
What's the best way to listen to music, and why?
Stoned. I forget why.
You are given a piece of string, a stick and some fabric. What do you make?
A complaint.
What's the best stress relief advice you've ever been given?
Pull your socks up.
What's great about today?
It's right in the middle of yesterday and today.
What's great about NZ Music Month?
Loaded question.
What's your big idea for 2008?
Drink more water.
SideKickNick is Nick Buckton
with live assistance from the 'Technical Difficulties'
Murray Fisher (bass)
Michael Franklin Brown (drums)
Peter Hobbs (guitar/bvs), Brendon Morrow (keys/fruit/bvs)
May, 23 2008 at The King's Arms
Newton, Auckland,
Cost : Free
95bFM in Association with Nokia Present Fancy New Band NZ Music Month Showcase with Side Kick Nick, Bionic Pixie, Wilberforces, Turning Tricks, Seth & at Kings Arms
May, 24 2008 at The King's Arms
Newton, Auckland,
Cost : $25
SideKickNick / The Exiles / Luger Boa
23/05/08