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Nickel Eye
Folk Rock

The Time Of The Assassins OUT NOW!



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/7/2009
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   Nickel Eye: General Info
Member Since4/25/2008
Band Websitewww.nickel-eye.com (coming soon...)
Band Members

Nickel Eye: (guitar, vocals, electric bass, double bass, harmonica, banjo)

guest members:

South: Joel Cadbury (steel guitar), Jamie McDonald (guitar), Brett Shaw (drums)

other very special guests: Regina Spektor (piano), Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (guitar), Mark Ronson (remix feat Wale), Jack Dishel of Only Son (back up vocals), Jesse Wallace (drums) + more...

InfluencesBill Hicks:


Sounds Like
"F***ing brilliant!" - Mark Ronson, 'Authentic Shit' on East Village Radio

The Time of the Assassins is a mellow affair steeped in folk and pub rock and ska, with earthy instrumentation drifting up through the mix. It combines groove and melody with the same machine-like precision that sets Fraiture's other outfit apart. Then there are the lyrics: woozy vignettes about big cities and bad romances delivered in a seen-it-all drawl." - Rolling Stone


"Like a cowboy flick in which everyone's carked it by the end, 'Back From Exile' is a gunslinger that Johnny Cash could have crooned were he still with us, while 'Where The Cold Wind Blows' is pure suicide-watch Leonard Cohen." - NME


"Original sound and inspiring lyrics. This year's must-hear, breakthrough album!" - Patrick Carone, entertainment director at Maxim Magazine


"The merging of Fraiture's post-punk monotone to the over-riding folk-rock sensibilities of the album produces one of its most compelling aspects. A catchy and solid effort revealing a perceptive, understated lyrical and musical talent." - Clash Magazine


Nickel Eye does a great job of blurring the lines between folk, indie and rock fusing all three styles with perfect balance. Fraiture also really nails the spirit of the singer/songwriters he draws influence from. - Artist Direct


Record Label
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Nickel Eye

NEWS


10/15/09

you and everyone else

Click on the image above to watch You And Everyone Else, directed by Roman Cortez. And, play the matchesyou.com game for a free download of the song!


08/16/09

Nikolai TFK

Nikolai Fraiture is running in this year's NYC Marathon for a charity called Team For Kids (NYRRF). For more info, and how to help (by donating or bidding on auctioned items), check out the blog above.

Thank You For Your Support!


04/10/09

Special thanks to French singer/songwriter Emilie Simon for providing vocals on the Bonnie and Clyde cover! Stay tuned for her new album coming out soon.
Merci bien à Emilie Simon pour avoir chanter sur notre reprise de Bonnie and Clyde. Son nouvel album sort bientôt.

03/29/09

Interview and performance of Another Sunny Afternoon by Nickel Eye at 101.9rxp with Matt Pinfield and Leslie Fram:

(You can also hear the interview and performance at the Matt Pinfield link above)


03/24/09

Brandy Of The Damned directed by Sera Rogacki
featuring this week on MTV2 Subterranean


02/05/09

Nickel Eye stopped by Rolling Stone Magazine's "Smoking Section" to play some songs. We had a great time and at least we have the videos to help us remember it... Click on the link below to watch "Fountain Avenue" and "Another Sunny Afternoon" or press play below to watch "These Days" (Nico version):

"These Days" (Nico version)


01/27/09

"Voici le temps des ASSASSINS"


BIO

Nickel Eye is the side project of The Strokes’ bassist Nikolai Fraiture.

When The Strokes’ hiatus began taking longer than expected, Nikolai reached into an old shoebox of poems and rants written years ago. With his free time, he began adapting them to music. Enlisting the help of South, a UK band introduced to him by a friend, Nickel Eye recorded some demos at South Studios in Hackney, London. With some guest appearances by Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Regina Spektor, The Time of the Assassins was completed a few months later in New York City. The album is written and produced by Nickel Eye. It is musically inspired by some of his favourite artists, such as Neil Young, Frank Black, Leonard Cohen and The Kinks and was released January 27th, 2009 on Rykodisc. The artwork is reminiscent of Lynd Ward’s Gods’ Man, a collection of woodcuts considered to be one of the first graphic novels. The lyrics and theme for The Time of the Assassins found their impetus during a road trip across the United States of America when Nikolai was nineteen.


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CONTACT INFO

Management (Ryan Gentles):
ryan@wizkidmanagement.com

US Booking (Marsha Vlasic):
mvlasic@icmtalent.com

UK/Europe Booking (Russell Warby):
rlw@wma.com



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Nickel Eye's Friends Comments
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nathan milam

nathan milam



Nov 7 2009 3:32 PM

thank you sir; i reall enjoy your songs. i'm gonna have to go pickup yours and julians records tomorrow. cheers
Lewy Stix

Lewy Stix



Nov 6 2009 12:58 AM

Hey Nickel Eye

Thanks for the friend request.
It is an honor to be your friend.

I like your sound.
Keep up the great work!

"Never Stop The Beat!"

You can also find me at:
www.myspace.com/lewystixmusic

"Lewy is currently involved in playing drums for
The Exitwound Project and is available for recording with many others."

Also, please be sure to check out "Lewy's" new project to help drummers
and their favorite charities called "Drum Solo Cards" at www.drumsolocards.com
and www.myspace.com/drumsolocards

You can also find "Lewy Stix" and "Drum Solo Cards" on Facebook!
Tell your friends and send all the drummers that you know to look them up.
 
 Peace,

"Lewy"
 
Andrew the bopper

Andrew Coleman



Nov 6 2009 12:57 AM

Im sure it'll be a lot better than nickel-back. for sure
Starr

Starr



Nov 5 2009 9:07 PM

dig it!
ELECTRIC SPASM

ELECTRIC SPASM



Nov 5 2009 9:07 PM

hola Nickel Eye!! gracias por acetarnos !!! un abrazo ELECTRIC SPASM
Elba Studios - Glasgow

Elba Studios - Glasgow



Nov 5 2009 4:16 PM

Hey Thanks for the add!

AQUAvine [www.twitter.com/aquavine]

AQUAvine [www.twitter.com/aquavine]



Nov 5 2009 4:16 PM

Thanks for adding me as a friend.  Keep working at it.  Cheers, AQUAvine
Favero Lucio

Favero Lucio



Nov 5 2009 4:16 PM

Thanks for being my friend! Good to make for connection Hope all good in their Works Thanks again...
Sons Of Now

Sons Of Now



Nov 5 2009 4:16 PM

Thanks for the request, much appreciated. Cool sound. Enjoy the tunes.

Cheers,
Sons Of Now
/ ❤/ 4niz iz lazzer / ❤/

Annia Cazablanqaz



Nov 5 2009 2:11 AM

thanks for the add !!!!!!






i love
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Robert Ferdigg



Nov 5 2009 2:11 AM

hey whats up nicko
thanks for add me
brandy of the dammed and all
your songs are great
good job keep on
THE CHILTON CLASSIC

THE CHILTON CLASSIC



Nov 5 2009 2:11 AM

Hey thanks for adding us up! Stop by and show some love! New stuff coming soon so Stay in Touch and Stay Tuned!!
Andre Longtin

Andre Longtin



Nov 4 2009 8:31 PM

Thanks so much for your add and friendship! I really hope you enjoyed! Have an excellent week!

PEACE~ Andre
John Thorley

John Thorley



Nov 4 2009 8:31 PM

Thanks for the add! :)
The Toilets

The Toilets



Nov 4 2009 2:25 PM

Hi. thx for the add! ^^
W h i t e L i l y

W h i t e L i l y



Nov 4 2009 1:34 AM

Hey! Thank for adding me Nicolai! :)
*P!L@R*

PiLar SuPerultramanIiaka



Nov 4 2009 1:34 AM

I LOVE
*P!L@R*

PiLar SuPerultramanIiaka



Nov 4 2009 1:34 AM

hello
 

Electric Mantra

Electric Mantra



Nov 4 2009 12:38 AM

Peace to you new friend. Cool.
kelly jean

kelly jean



Nov 3 2009 10:13 PM

i love this so much!
.:poupée de son:.

.:poupée de son:.



Nov 2 2009 8:44 PM

You are awesome, just wanted to say that.
I hope the race went great. :)
Yuko

Yuko



Nov 2 2009 7:53 PM

hey there!

thanks for the add and good luck with your own thing!
and i love the sounds.
Vince Falzone

Vince Falzone
Online Now!


Nov 2 2009 7:53 PM

Rock On.. Nickel Eye,

My latest Album "Strip of Leather" has been released ... Rock On.. VF

Strip of Leather



Vinces music CDs are available for purchase directly to his fans through MusicByVince.com website and digitally on:.. iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Amazon, emusic and many more digital download sites.
NR MIND

NR MIND



Nov 2 2009 12:32 AM

bonnie and clyde is beautiful 
ari azmi

Azhari Azmi



Nov 2 2009 12:32 AM

hey ya! you've been one of the most interesting individual being in a band. and your music kicks right in the ass. can't wait to see you at a Nickel Eye show! thanks and all the best!
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