At 21, London-based singer-songwriter Nick Harrison already has a lifetime of embarrassing musical projects behind him. His first band went by the excruciating name of Battleska Galactica. Then came “post-hardcore funk” outfit Cream Dream. “We had a trombone player and we played really fast,” he explains.
These days Harrison occupies more modish territory – think Jack Penate’s puppyish troubadour charm meets Alex Turner’s storyteller’s instinct – but you can still detect traces of his happy-skanking past in the reggae-tinged rhythms of tracks such as Something Special, a future single that will also feature on Harrison’s debut album, due for release in April.
Today’s featured track Honey is less ska-influenced, but it’s nonetheless a good example of Harrison’s ear for a sunny, likeable hook. It also showcases a hiccupping vocal style that recalls The Kooks’ Luke Pritchard. You can listen to Honey on [Myspace]
12:13 PM | 15/01/2008
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Absolueltely love Nick - he's got fantastic style and can't wait to see even more of what he has to offer - you can't fail to be impressed by ths boy!!!
Posted by katie murphy at 12:25 PM | 16/01/2008 | Report Abuse
P.S. Battleska Galactica are not excrutiating at all and are still gigging - check them out on myspace for some awesome rocking ska!!!
Posted by katie murphy at 12:27 PM | 16/01/2008 | Report Abuse
new artist then?
i need to know fo rmy project?
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Posted by laura at 10:44 AM | 18/01/2008 | Report Abuse
I saw this lad in cream dream in the white lion about 3-4 yers ago and I knew he would be massive then. Stood out like a sore thumb and thats coming from a fellow singer, really talented kid, really hope he makes it, I was wondering where the hell he had got to! Nice one Nick, keep it going mate, only a matter of time.
Posted by Keri Lovell at 12:56 PM | 27/01/2008 | Report Abuse
Excrutiatingly named....Ouch that hurts!
Posted by Jim_BSG at 12:18 AM | 30/01/2008 | Report Abuse
i love battleska!
and nick is the brother of my best freind's freind
Posted by edd at 3:47 PM | 07/07/2008 | Report Abuse
The first time I saw Nick Harrison supporting was One Night Only, sometime this year in birmingham, and to be honest i enjoyed Nick Harrison to One Night Only!!
Very Good!!
Posted by kate morris at 7:57 AM | 16/09/2008 | Report Abuse
The first time I saw Nick Harrison supporting was One Night Only, sometime this year in birmingham, and to be honest i enjoyed Nick Harrison to One Night Only!!
Very Good!!
Posted by kate morris at 7:58 AM | 16/09/2008 | Report Abuse
The first time I saw Nick Harrison supporting was One Night Only, sometime this year in birmingham, and to be honest i enjoyed Nick Harrison to One Night Only!!
Very Good!!
Posted by kate morris at 7:58 AM | 16/09/2008 | Report Abuse
I took my daughter to see The Automatic at Derby Student Union - her first live gig! Nick was supporting and we both thought he was really good. He has a very distintive style - absolutely loved the 'heavier rock ' parts - look forward to hearing more maybe on Kerrang.
Posted by Karen at 11:55 PM | 24/11/2008 | Report Abuse
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