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Nick Webb is a musician based in St Leonards On Sea (UK). Webb plied his trade fronting indie bands capital and Emperor the Stag.  Some of Webb's work has been recognised in the following way.

Webb has
  • Been interviewed on BBC 6music as Steve Lamacq's favourite new act. (with capital)
  • Received air time on BBC radio 1 & 2 (Huw Stevens, Steve Lamacq) (with capital)
  • Been in session for BBC introducing South (with Emperor the Stag)
  • Been signed to Fierce Panda Records  (with capital)
  • Toured with Athlete (supported) White Lies and Laura Marling.
  • Played venues such as the 100 club, The Oran Mor and several O2 Academies.
  • Collaborated with Talitha Rise on Bloodfox which was praised by Record Collector and Prog Rock. 
  • Worked with Julia Holter on a words / non words project
  • Been introduced by the BBC with his own work, bands and collaborations.
  • Wrote a score for play Code of Conduct Brighton fringe festival. 
  • See press for featured quotes.

Webb can often gravitate towards instrumental compositions with spoken word and field recordings as well as lo-fi finger picking and haunting harmonies. 

Webb enjoys an eclectic range of artists and bands from Miles Davis to Kate Bush.

Beautifully arranged outsider folk sounds from @nickwebbmusic, The Downs making us feel pleasantly woozy.
BBC INTRODUCING SOUTH

'Comparisons have been drawn to the cure but with respect the 2014 band that is Emperor the Stag feels appropriate to the now

EDGE MAGAZINE,
NEW YORK.

​Webb occupies the middle ground between the biting social observations of Guy Garvey and the eccentric phrasing of The Cure's Robert Smith -

BBC MANCHESTER

​'They (capital) possess a swagger even Brandon Flowers may come to envy'

Q MAGAZINE

​'Their (ETS) skilful, warm-hearted songwriting marks out their own territory

BRIGHTON SOURCE

​'What sets this EP apart from other singer/songwriter releases is the way in which, despite careful arrangements and added textures, the raw form of the songs still shines through, especially in the vocals. That gives the music a very authentic feel.

FIND A SONG 

 ​'They (capital) have mastered the art of Arcade Fire inspired orchestration'

THE FLY

​'Nick Webb’s composition and performance serve to complement Sean McLevy’s direction, in a clever collaboration between production members -

A YOUNGER THEATRE

Nick Webb demonstrating a likeness to legendary singer Robert Smith from The Cure.
THERE GOES THE FEAR

Love it! (The Magpie Turns) Great songs, and the production is awesome too. I love the weird layered vocals used in places - very spooky and distinctive. Loads of great sounds in there too.

TIM RICE-OXLEY


''What sets this EP apart from other singer/songwriter releases is the way in which despite careful arrangements and added textures, the raw form of the songs still shines through, especially in the vocals. That gives the music a very authentic feel. (Find a song)
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