Nick Williams is a songwriter from the United Kingdom who is based in Brighton. He works as a live solo artist and also performs with a backing group that usually includes James Stathatos on double bass, Steve Wattis on drums and Dan Hodd on violin.

Career

Williams works with the Meda Fury label, which he also founds. He works with producer Mark Wallis on demo material and performs alongside acts including The Magic Numbers, Ben Howard and Willy Mason. He also appears as a regular headliner at Brighton’s Cable Club.

Recordings

His self-produced EP Cold Part of Town appears in 2010. The release presents songs about weddings, late-night bars, empty streets, loss and hope. The group then enters the studio in early 2012 to record a follow-up to that EP, and also contributes two exclusive tracks to a Brighton compilation on Little Know Records.

Style

Williams writes in a folk-influenced style with poetic lyrics and strong melodies. His singing is noted for a high falsetto voice, and his piano playing is a significant part of the sound. He is compared to Antony and the Johnsons, Joni Mitchell and Tom Waits.

Critical comments

Commentary on his performances describes him as emotionally direct, with personal and original lyrics and a voice that is unusually high and versatile.