About Nic Nassuet
Dubbed “The King of Gothic Folk” by Scallywag Magazine, Nassuet's debut album “Eleutherios” was released to massive critical acclaim. Jetset Magazine described his debut release as "[a] blend of Celtic, blues, rock, folk, grunge and goth" that "explores and transcends his [Nassuet's] musical boundaries with a true sense of freedom." Songs from Eleutherios earned Nassuet a spot in Billboard as “Best New Artist” and went on to win an AMG heritage award for best duet, an Emmy award for best composition/arrangement, multiple gold medals in the Global music awards, as well as a slew of other awards and honors.The Huffington Post has referred to his signature style as "Gothic Folk," a genre echoed in a review by Guardian Liberty Voice. The Global Music Awards gave Nassuet a gold medal for "Alternative Rock Gothic Folk." Review Fix said that Nassuet "put a definable face on the gothic rock genre." Blogcritics compared his style to the Celtic music, Operatic Rock, and Grunge genres. and Big Sky State Buzz said that Eleutherios contained "hints of rock and roll." Nassuet's music has been compared to Jim Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, Richie Havens, Lindsay Buckingham, and Danny Elfman, Meanwhile, his singing has garnered comparisons to singers like Lindsey Buckingham, Axl Rose, and Kate Bush.
Audiences and critics alike have lauded Nassuet's live performances that bring his “theatre experience, writing, and musical stage presence out to play” that picks up “where theatre nerd-turned rocker Meatloaf left off.”
In addition to being a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammys) and T.V. Academy (Emmys), he is also an award winning actor who got his start in an all disabled theater company before earning his SAG-AFTRA and AEA guild memberships, where he served on the national SAG-AFTRA performers with disabilities committee. He is also an international award winning filmmaker and was appointed to the city's ADA advisory council by the mayor.
Recognition and Awards
Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Folk Song
Nominee
Nominee
2015
Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Alternative Song
Nominee
Nominee
2016
Vatican | Association of the Knights of St. Sylvester
Diploma of Merit
Diploma of Merit
2016
Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Alternative Song
Nominee
Nominee
2017
Emmy Award/National Academy Of Television Arts and Sciences | Goodnight, Goodbye
Composer
Composer
2018
Professional Memberships
- PRO: ASCAP
- Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) Voting/Professional Member
- SAG-AFTRA Member
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