Nicholas grew up between London and Northern Provence, two contrasting environments which continue to inspire his music.

Having studied Jazz at Leeds College of Music, Nicholas soon became a professional musician playing in a number of original projects, and as a sideman.

Relocating to London, he toured extensively with a veriety of artists globally, as well as continuing personal projects, and developing Gentleman’s Dub Club, which continues to record and tour successfully.

Nicholas also released a number of EPs and albums as XOA, alongside notable collaborators Marijus Aleksa, Johnny Tomlinson, Josh Arcoleo and Joost Hendrickx.

Now focussing his compositional output on this new self titled project, Nicholas returns to his first love of the solo guitar, expanding his craft, exploring new paths, finding new textures and creating beautiful personal works, very much inspired by the natural world.