Vacay Nick

Indie Rock Lifer / Producer

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Lifelong bandmate and multi-disciplinary collaborator, I'm here to help artists find what's essential in their sound. I've built a career in the heart of the Nashville indie rock scene, from Paper Route to halfnoise and beyond, I specialize in amplifying the creative power of a song. Send me your roughs, let's find out where your record is going.

The best records are honest documents of a real life. I believe one cherished song is more valuable to the people than a dozen radio throwaways. My goal is always to ensure that every project I touch becomes a touchstone to the artist's audience. Meaningful. Essential. Sonically undeniable.

I've spent over 25 years touring and working professionally in the music business, the past 18 of those in Nashville, TN. I've taken songs from bedroom demos to stages of all sizes and tested those processes over time. The feeling of a great song played live is one of the finest experiences there is, and I can help you achieve that.

Idealism is foundational to Indie-Rock. Finding originality is one of the highest values. Having Audacity is a strength. Because I'm idealistic, I believe in being available to all aspects of that process. Whether it's songwriting, tracking, production, post-production or even getting your records mastered and pressed to Vinyl and put on a stage and a merch table, I've got a solution you need.

Executive Producer / Producer / Songwriter / Lyricist & Composer / Musician / Head of Rad(ish) Records

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Endorse Vacay Nick1 Reviews

  1. Review by Jon Howard
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    by Jon Howard

    Nick has a rare ability to elevate a project at every level. His commitment to songwriting, production, and the bigger picture is obvious in everything he does. I’ve worked with him on multiple projects, and each time he brings clarity, taste, and leadership that makes the music better. This is someone you can fully trust to guide a project from start to finish.

GenresSounds Like
  • Elliott Smith
  • Broken Social Scene
  • Pavement
Gear Highlights
  • A salvaged catalog acoustic guitar with songs for decades. Wunder 67
  • Duesenberg & Fender Guitars
  • Michael Tuttle Bass
  • Noble Amps DI
  • Custom JTM 45.
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More SamplesI've played instruments and produced on all of these, written on most.