Author Archives: Nic

About Nic

Nic is a Seattle-based musician, composer, sound designer, and teacher. He also plays keyboards, programs and co-wrote for the recently dissolved indie-pop band The Kindness Kind. Watch for new project updates!

Bugs and Dolls – the Latest iOS App from Monkey Prism!

Today marks the official release of yet another App by Monkey Prism…this one is called Bugs and Dolls. Combining beautifully-rendered drawings with engaging audio elements, this new app will surely be a hit with children of any age. Available now … Continue reading

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Music Update.

Updated the music player on the right…a mish-mash of things I’ve played piano on, written, arranged, etc over the last few years. Fearless Like Yourself (rough mix) – Uncle Roman’s Jetboat Almonds & Diamonds (rough mix) – Uncle Roman’s Jetboat … Continue reading

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Don’t Be a Lout Music

  Charles Larson and I have kicked off the new Don’t Be a Lout Music with the release of his debut solo album Adventures Down Avenues. It will be officially released, October 11th. Don’t Be a Lout was created originally … Continue reading

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New Interactive Children’s Book for iPad / iPhone!

Woo! Today is the official release of Monkey Prism’s latest App, entitled Riley and the Magical Laundry Basket. RMLB is an interactive book for toddlers that my brother Chris and I created – I also had the TOTALLY fun job … Continue reading

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Kate Tucker Video Release – Sound Design

I was invited to do the sound design for my friend and musical collaborator Kate Tucker‘s new video…here it is! The song is Bullet Train, off her 2010 release White Horses. Thanks also to the badass Brianna Atwell for playing … Continue reading

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Uncle Roman’s Jetboat

Uncle Roman’s Jetboat is the new band that Tom, Charlie, Scott, Adrian and I have been doing…the band was named the same day as our 1st show, in Indianola, WA after a months-long battle to agree on a proper name. … Continue reading

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Boy Wonder Movie Trailer

Hey All, Here’s the trailer for the movie Boy Wonder I told you about a few posts ago. The music is an old Kindness Kind song called Timeless…for some reason we never played it live, but it was always one … Continue reading

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The Kindness Kind – End Tracks now on iTunes!

Hi Friends, Just a quick note letting you know that the final 6 tracks by The Kindness Kind are now up on iTunes for download! Check them out here. I’ve also just begun mixing a group of demos for the … Continue reading

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2 Vids from the Seattle Rock Orchestra Queen Show

Back on 5/21, I played piano with The Seattle Rock Orchestra in their Queen retrospective at the Moore Theatre. Here’s my favorite song of the night, as far as epic and crazy shit that makes my fingers tingle. March of … Continue reading

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Be Your Own Savior…

Busy and exciting times! New music, new bands, new goals, new…everything. First off, I’ll be playing with the Seattle Rock Orchestra in their backing band this Saturday, May 21st at the Moore Theatre. SRO is paying homage to the early … Continue reading

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