After 12 years of writing and recording records and releasing them independently under my own name, I've realized that my true passion lies in the area of songwriting and production. I now write and co-write for a variety of artists, in a number of genres.
Since June 2008 I have had a number of adventures along this new path: I wrote and produced "From The Heart" for Amanda Rowland on the YTV hit show "The Next Star" (released on Universal Music Canada). I've had the opportunity to write at the Hit Factory Studios in New York and I travelled to Munich, Germany to co-write for German Pop Idol. I've been on a Songwriter's Association of Canada writing retreat where I had the opportunity to work for 3 days straight with other artist/writers. Some artists that I've been fortunate enough to write with include James Bryan, Vince Degiorgio, Wes Hutchinson, Julie Crochetiere, Emma-Lee, Courtney Farquhar, Shannon Butcher, Dane Hartsell, Tony Rabalao, Earl Stevenson, and Trey Mills. My songs are currently being been pitched to major artists in Japan, Germany, Canada and the US. For a sampler of recent demos please visit my music page.
I sing, play piano and guitar, engineer, and program. I've set up my own writing / production studio in the front room at my favorite recording studio in Toronto (The Canterbury Music Company) and am always expanding my musical arsenal... currently in addition to my collection of samples and soft synths I am working with a few vintage drum machines (MC-303 and TR-909), and a multitude of analog synths (including a Minimoog, SH-101, and Chroma Polaris). I record primarily using Logic Audio, Melodyne, and Reason, but have access to Pro Tools, Garageband, and Ableton Live.
Just wanted to invite you to have a listen to my new track 'Say My Name' which is also being aired on radio stations in my country :) Tell me what you think about it ;)
Would love to keep in touch with you. If you have any of the following accounts you can also add me there! - Facebook, youtube and twitter. The links are on my myspace profile.
I am really glad you are one of my friends! I am playing in Los Angeles at the Mint - 6010 W Pico Blvd - July 25 @ 9:00 pm. If you can be there I would LOVE it. If not, I understand totally. I did a little Tribute Video posted on http://youtube.com/yourockradiodotcom and would be forever grateful if you watched it. Thank you so much!
Thanks for joining the band-site. Hows your summer been going? I enjoyed checking out your site. I'm starting on CD #2 'Insurrection'. As well I'll be posting a new song-track soon. We just brought in a vocalist Quimby Lewis (ex-Skullview) & drummer Jasin Marxx (ex-Dreamzfate). T-Shirts are now avaliable. All the Best to you this year. Anytime you want to chat, drop me a line or leave us a comment. Take care, Nikko
Hi! Thanks for adding us. We've finally added some new songs (super rough live tracks) Our next gig is at Sun. Oct. 26th at Canzine - come out to Sing Along With High Heels Lo Fi!
Hey its near the end of your tour, just dropped by to say hows it going so far? Hope everything is going great, and have fun tonight at The Rectory! Best Wishes,
Well, haven't played my sax in a while, my life has been about wine appreciation so to speak. I'm the Retail Manager at the Kenaston Wine market here in the Peg!
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