4fro Nick is the name of the dynamic indie rock act fronted by Greek-born, American-based singer-songwriter Nick Anastasakis, whose latest double sided record offers an absolutely riveting musical experience. His unique musical path started at the historic island of Crete, where early childhood memories of street musicians playing guitars on Venetian cobblestone streets left an unforgettable impact on his creative nature. This rough, impassioned perspective was developed later in the hustle and bustle of New York and Los Angeles into an artistic concept that music is not simply a job but a way of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this brilliant two-track EP, Nick brings this lived-in authenticity to life, with a stellar cast of world-class collaborators including Grammy-winning maestro and pianist Leo Genovese, legendary drummer Johnny Radelat, and veteran bassist George Athanas, whose collective energy is polished to perfection by sound engineer Bharath Ramanath (a.k.a. Cheex) at Fringe Complex Music Studio. This strong band has developed a deep sound study of time, independence and emotional liberty that mixes the accuracy of a professional studio with the wild exuberance of live performance.
Based on this rich collaborative foundation, the EP opens with the very dynamic and addictive single, \u201cDon\u2019t Waste My Time (LA mix).” The song sits at the intersection of indie funk-rock and vintage soul and immediately has you in a physical groove with a warm, bouncy bassline from Athanas and sharp, syncopated percussion patterns by Radelat. On top of this appealing base Genovese adds warm, soulful electric keys that crescendo into an exhilarating, scorching electric guitar solo that injects sheer energy into the listener. <\/p>\n\n\n\n