Nick Frater

Nick Frater is a British power pop maestro and DIY multi-instrumentalist known for crafting infectious, retro-tinged gems that channel 1970s AM radio warmth with modern wit. Based in London, he’s become a cult favorite in the indie pop scene for his meticulous, self-produced albums that blend Beatlesque melodies, ELO-style grandeur, and lyrical playfulness. Recent releases like *Aerodrome Motel* (2022) and *Stuck in My Ways* showcase his knack for pairing clever storytelling with vintage synths and jangly guitars, while *Nick Frater presents The Rebutles...* leans into his love of fictional band lore with Spinal Tap-esque humor.

A true studio obsessive, Frater often records every instrument himself, layering harmonies and analog textures into kaleidoscopic earworms (pun intended). His work revels in pop nostalgia without feeling derivative, whether he’s channeling yacht rock on *Dancing with a Gertrude* or delivering power-pop perfection on *I Know You Know I Know*. Fans of XTC, Cheap Trick, or anyone who still believes in the magic of a sticky-sweet chorus will find plenty to love in his ever-growing catalog of meticulously crafted, smile-inducing tunes.

Genres

Power Pop

Indie Pop

Alternative Rock

Folk Rock

Psychedelic Rock

Garage Rock

Jangle Pop

Yacht Rock

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The National

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The Shins

Cheap Trick

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Conor Oberst

Latest Release

Oh Contraire!

Nick Frater

Album - 11 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025