Link: www.myspace.com/nicosgun

For fans of: Yes Giantess, Egyptian Hip Hop, MGMT

Releases: TBA

Take note:

  • Drummer Harry Zelnick has worked as a producer, writer, and/or musician on projects for Kelly Clarkson, (“The Day We Fell Apart”), Ludacris (“War With God”), Beanie Sigel (“H.H.E.H.” and “The Day”), Mario (“Before She Said Hi”), and Freeway (“Ocean Seven”). Most notably, Zelnick produced The Disco Biscuits’ latest album “Planet Anthem,” which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and #140 on the Billboard Top 200. The album’s lead single “On Time” peaked at #16 on the Billboard Dance/Club Chart.
  • Guitarist Nick Bockrath is also a member of Zoe Kravitz‘s band Elevator Fight, which supported The Roots and Common on the Hennessy Artistry Tour last year, and he played on The Disco Biscuits’ track “On Time” and Young Chris track “Grown Things.”
  • Guitarist Barney McKenna played on The Roots’ track “Get Busy” and co-wrote two songs (“Go” and “The Pusher”) for tU pHAce‘s upcoming debut album (Epic Records).
  • The band’s debut album can be expected next summer and will include a track called “Ghost Boys” produced by Ritz Reynolds (The Roots, tU pHAce, Beanie Sigel, Raekwon, Wale, Nikki Jean, Jazzy Jeff, and Melody Gardot). Expect to hear some singles in the coming months.
  • Supporters of the band include tU pHAce, The Disco Biscuits, Dice Raw (of The Roots), and Schooly D.
  • You can catch Nicos Gun live at The Knitting Factory (NYC) on September 7 and at Kung Foo Necktie (Philly) on September 12.

Listen to:

“Dirty Girl”

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“Business and Pleasure”

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Watch:

Highlights from Silk City Show

Nico’s Gun Silk City Highlights from Joe Belack on Vimeo.

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