BIO
Album photo from "Love Was," 2021
"Nick Teale… can not only find his footing in any genre he takes on, but carve his own groove into it as well" - LEO Weekly (Angel Wings, single)
About Nick Teale
Born in Kentucky to a British expat, Nick Teale combines the soulful storytelling of classic Americana with the compositional and experimental mentality of British art-rock. Although primarily a solo acoustic artist, Teale also has a full band in the works, in both cases tackling everything from folk and Americana to rock, metal, blues, jazz, and hip-hop.
Teale’s eclectic musical palate is the culmination of a life rich in musical experiences–from his parents’ CDs of Handel, Pat Metheny, Lucinda Williams, and the Clash to his high school obsession with Led Zeppelin and prog rock, all the way through to his forays into Middle Eastern music as a grad student at UT-Austin.
Teale’s 2021 debut EP “Love Was” draws on his experience with Middle Eastern instruments–most notably the bağlama or saz–to create an eclectic fusion of alt-rock and Turkish sounds. His 2022 album “Still in Limbo” expands this repertoire even further, traveling from folk and country to jazz, funk, rock, and Middle Eastern hip-hop!
Teale’s music has been featured in publications from his native Louisville to South America and Europe, and his songs have played over airwaves in Knoxville, Fort Collins, Asheville, Fredonia, and beyond! In 2023, Teale earned an honorable mention in Songdoor’s International Songwriting Contest for his song Drive You Home, which will feature on his album “Glitterfingers” releasing in the summer of 2024!
Awards/Recognition
Honorable Mention, 2023 Songdoor International Songwriting Contest (Drive You Home)
Radio show: Stars Across Kentucky (WRVK 1460)
Radio show: Blue Plate Special (89.9 WDVX)
Radio show: Terra Firma (106.5 WFMP)
Radio show: Trivial Thursdays (88.1 WRFL)
Reviews
“With an ever more overflowing passion for music, his tracks are catchy and... transport us to the most improbable places” - Iggy Magazine (Sail On, single)
“cathartic explosion of emotions... strong and robust sound” - R+ (Sail On, single)
“Teale graces every genre on Glitterfingers‘ roster with his Midas touch of talent” - 98.9 KUTX Austin
“Teale’s vocals are spellbinding, with a range seldom seen” - Mesmerized Magazine (Sail On, single)
"Each song gives... a unique experience... somehow blending together beautifully" - LEO Weekly (Still in Limbo, album)
“Just excellent songwriting… the James Taylor-y guitar accompaniment is perfect” - Songdoor (Drive You Home, unreleased single)