Nickless (CH) - Dürer Kert, Budapest

Nickless, the singing drummer from Switzerland, is no longer an insider tip: the Swiss multi-instrumentalist is one of the most exciting pop artists of our time – and now he’s finally set to take to the stage in Dürer Kert for the first time! His sound combines nostalgic synth aesthetics with contemporary songwriting and incredibly catchy melodies. Thanks to his strong online presence and viral live moments, he has built up a global community in no time at all. The journey to his latest album, ‘Cars and Things That Go’, was marked by massive organic growth. The single ‘Don’t Stop the Car’ in particular marked a turning point: a viral live clip catapulted the song onto playlists worldwide a year after its release, and it has been streamed 12 million times to date. Today, Nickless has over 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify – his music is streamed from Europe to South-East Asia and South America. The songs are wrapped in a modern synth-pop sound with strong 80s influences yet are both timeless and incredibly catchy. Thematically, the album captures fleeting moments: encounters, break-ups and reflections, which Nickless sets to music with a subtle, relatable melancholy. Nickless with his fantastic band: it’s set to be an evening full of 80s vibes and brilliant catchy tunes.