Indie Pop from Nicky Buell

Hailing from Seattle, Nicky Buell is a pop artist on the rise. Having established himself as a champion of the queer pop scene, he’s a leading voice in the LGBTQ+ artistic world, helping the community to feel seen and heard with his instantly catchy pop music with relatable lyricism carrying important messages.

Having collaborated with legendary artists and producers all over the Pacific Northwest region, he’s worked with Phil Peterson, who’s previous credits include the likes of Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey as well as Matthew Wolk (Dempsey Hope, Sam Lachow). For his first official release he linked up with his childhood best friend and local pop star Anna Thompson on the breakout single “Thirsty” in 2021, which he followed up with his debut release titled Spongy Emerald Prince.

Taking influence from artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and John Legend, Nicky Buell spins his own take on modern pop music. With his poignant lyricism, he recounts his journey as a new openly gay man offering a personal connection with his listeners as he opens up about his triumphs and heartbreak, instilling a rare sense of authenticity into his sound.

In his typical style with his latest release, the new single titled “SYNTHETIC”, he takes aim at social media and the tendency to compare yourself to someone else and something you’re not. Alluded to in the song’s name, the artist takes you through his own experience with dreaming about being something else.

Full of fiercely engaging melodic writing carried by his impassioned vocal delivery of relatable lyrics that really hit home, with “SYNTHETIC”, Nicky Buell shares a grooving pop hit that sees him continue to go from strength-to-strength with each new move.

Listen to SYNTHETIC below

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