Nic Nassuet
Musical artist
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Nicholas Bryan Trammell, better known by his stage name Nic Nassuet and also known professionally as Nick Ortiz-Trammell, is an American gothic-folk musician based in Hollywood, California.
Nic Nassuet | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Nick Ortiz-Trammell |
| Born | Nicholas Bryan Trammell |
| Origin | Denver, Colorado |
| Genres | Folk, gothic rock, alternative rock, indie rock, indie |
| Label | Dolor Records |
| Website | Nic Nassuet |
Career
After years of work with theater group PHAMALY[1][2][3][4] and as a part of the SAG-AFTRA national communications committee where he was noted for facilitating SAG eligibility,[5][6][7] Nassuet's debut album Eleutherios was released in 2015 to critical acclaim.[8][9][10] Jetset Magazine described his debut release as "[a] blend of Celtic, blues, rock, folk, grunge and goth" that "explores and transcends his [Nassuet's] musical boundaries with a true sense of freedom."[11] He also saw radio play on a variety of independent stations.[12][13]
Musical style
The Huffington Post,[9][14] has referred to his signature style as "Gothic Folk", a moniker echoed in a June 2015 review by Guardian Liberty Voice.[15] The Global Music Awards gave Nassuet a gold medal for "Alternative Rock Gothic Folk".[16] Review Fix said that Nassuet "put a definable face on the gothic rock genre."[17] Blogcritics compared his style to the Celtic music, Operatic Rock, and Grunge genres.[18] and Big Sky State Buzz said that Eleutherios contained "hints of rock and roll."[19] Nassuet's music has been compared to Jim Morrison,[20] Jeff Buckley,[21] Nick Drake,[20][21][22] Richie Havens,[21] Lindsay Buckingham,[21] and Danny Elfman,[17] Meanwhile, his singing has garnered comparisons to singers like Lindsey Buckingham,[21] Axl Rose,[19][21] and Kate Bush.[citation needed]
Discography
Awards
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards[25] | "She Rides Moonlight" | Best Americana/Folk/Acoustic Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | International Music And Entertainment Association Awards[26][27] | "The Giver" | Alternative Song Of The Year | Won |
| "Eleutherios" | Alternative Album Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Folk Artist Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Adult Contemporary Artist Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Adult Contemporary Song Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | "Immured" | Best Americana/Alternative Rock Song | Won | |
| "The Nothing" | Best Folk/Alternative Rock Song | Won | ||
| "Black Dress" | Best Alternative/Acoustic Rock Song | Won | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Best Rock Album | Won | ||
| 2015 | Australian Songwriters Association[28] | "Black Dress" | International | Nominated |
| 2015 | Global Music Awards[29][30] | "Eleutherios" | Emerging Artist | Won |
| "Eleutherios" | Album | Won | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Alternative Rock: Gothic Folk | Won | ||
| 2015 | Indie Music Awards[31][32] | "When It Falls" | Best Alternative Male Artist | Won |
| "Immured" | Best Male Folk Artist | Nominated | ||
| "The Nothing" | Nominated | |||
| "Immured" | Best Folk Recording | Nominated | ||
| "She Rides The Moonlight" | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards[33] | "Down" | Best Alternative Artist | Won |
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "Down" | Best Alternative Song | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "How The Gods Kill" | Best Alternative Demo | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Best Alternative Recording | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "The Giver" | Best Alternative Band | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Nominated | |||
| "Down" | Best Folk Artist | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "How The Gods Kill" | Best Folk Demo | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Album Of The Year | Nominated |
