ALEX NACKMAN
Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States | INDIE
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Brooklyn talent Alex Nackman has the looks and drive to one day perform a set of tuneful jangly ballads at whatever 'One Tree Hill's' version of the Peach Pit After Dark is. - Time Out New York
..."unpretentious pop-folk from this fresh-faced New Yorker clicks...Only 21, he's already toured Europe and done a club residency in Florence, Italy. Upbeat and tuneful, Nackman's music and personality exude a breezy innocence that is contagious, if not terribly unique. " - Creative Loafing Music Atlanta
"With the release of his 2nd literate recording, A BOY WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW," it is clear that Alex Nackman does know. The 21 year old's ballads click, and should make O.C. fans pleased. " - Newsday New York
“The sensitive (and adorable in that uncorrupted kind of way) New York native shares honest stories about the ups and all too frequent downs of young adulthood that we can all relate to.” - Bill Picture at the San Francisco Examiner
“Nackman, a New Yorker, dishes acoustic fired gems...” - BBC Music News, London UK
“With his 4th album,
'Sunrise Falls,' Nackman sings emotional and memorable folk/pop fare.” - Fibbers Review, York, England
“Lyrically, think Simon and Garfunkel 1972 in Washington Square. Melodically, Nackman evokes a unique and rather modern Brit-rock sound that stays with the listener. - Leeds Music Scene Online, Leeds, England
When listening to New York City singer/songwriter Alex Nackman’s third CD release A Boy Who Thought He Knew, I hear the voice of Robert Frost’s narrator in his landmark poem “The Road Not Taken” ringing in my head. With a similar sound to songwriters such as Matt Wertz & Dave Barnes, Nackman has created an album worth of easy and comfortable acoustic pop songs; the kind that you find yourself singing long after you’ve turned the music off. There’s that something, though, that makes A Boy Who Thought He Knew sound unique, leading the listener down a path that is wanting wear. Nackman’s witty writing could easily be that “something.” He takes the proverbial road less traveled both lyrically and melodically. Smart stylistic sound arrangements augment his writing, showing the promise this young songwriter has to offer. - Krissie Callahan at Just Another Song (www.justanothersong.com)
New York City based singer/songwriter Alex Nackman is currently touring the UK with his own brand on new – folk. Think Simon and Garfunkel in Washington Square Park, circa 1972. - BBC Music UK
"Nackman's youthful good looks and stage presence compliment his lush acoustic rhythms." - Manchester Gigs UK, Richard Cheetham
Discography
GOOD IMPRESSIONS (© 2003)
STAGES / EP (© 2004)
A BOY WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW (© 2005)
SUNRISE FALLS (© 2006)
STILL LIFE MOVES (© 2008)
THIS REVOLUTION (© 2011)
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Bio
There's a yearning for trust in Alex Nackman that manifests itself through candor and honest songwriting. Having traveled the world (over 700 shows), been lucky enough to share some incredible show bills with Norah Jones, The Roots, and Buddy Guy, all while releasing 6 albums, Nackman has established himself as a songwriter, producer, and artist with staying power.
Named an MTV Buzzworthy Artist, an Apple iTunes Indie Spotlight Artist, and lauded by the BBC in London for his "electric fired gems," the 29 year old has pushed forward without looking back. He has composed music for projects on HBO, NBC, AMC, Bravo, MTV, Verizon Wireless, Hyundai, Coca-Cola, and films. Drawing influence from The Cure, The Police, Nick Drake, Duran Duran, and Oasis, Nackman combines electronic, folk-rock, new wave, and alternative genres to create a rich and sonically euphoric sound palette.
Alex Nackman is currently writing and recording a new album as well as composing music for television and film. He lives in New York.
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