Today, Nick van Hofwegen, musician and visual artist known as Young & Sick, has released a brand new collection of songs titled the Ojai EP, out now via B3SCI Records. Stream the digital EP bundle everywhere now here and purchase the limited edition 7" vinyl here.
Alongside today's EP release is the introduction of new single "The Road," a track that further embodies the sentiment of Nick's recent travels through smalltown America. On the evolution of his sound since his debut album, Nick notes, "I'd rather have [this one] sound rougher around the edges. Maybe it's not the best guitar take or the best vocal take or the best anything, but it's capturing that moment." Check out "The Road" now here, as well as Complex's premiere here. Following the new EP release, Nick will hit the road to play select spring 2018 live headline dates (to be announced) as well as multiple shows at SXSW 2018 - his first live performances in 3 years. More details to come. Since his re-introduction fall 2017, Young & Sick has been on a steady rise, trickling out new tracks and showcasing brand new original artwork. Check out NYLON's recent in-depth artist profile and interview with Young & Sick here.Since releasing a pair of 2013 7" singles and a 2014 self-titled debut album, which collectively spawned tracks such as "House of Spirits," "Heartache Fetish," and "Glass," Young & Sick has toured with Chance The Rapper, played festivals including Coachella, Austin City Limits, and SXSW and has pursued other music projects such as SHARER (with JD Samson of Le Tigre) and Mr. Sanka (with Mustafa and James). Nick also writes and produces with other artists including various music and art collaborations with The Velvet Teen who in fact contributed piano work to "Ojai."
To celebrate the new EP / 7", Nick has also debuted a design partnership with footwear company Bucketfeet featuring three original designs aptly named after tracks on the upcoming release - check out the collaboration here. The partnership is a natural progression from past fashion collaborations with brands such as MeUndies and Rag & Bone. Nick is also a proud member of the The Creative Alliance, a group of the top American ad agencies, creatives, and storytellers collaborating together to brand for social good. Obama even invited him to theWhite House for South by South Lawn. Keep your eyes peeled for new music and live dates from Young & Sick to come in 2018.Videos