Nick Battle

Nick Battle’s songs have been recorded by everyone from Michael Ball, Karel Fialka, actress Jane Horrocks, Sir Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck, as well as writing alongside such luminaries as Chaz Jankel from the Blockheads, Gary Barlow and David Grant but the desire to sing his own songs stills burns strongly. With lyrics telling the stories of his life experience in almost raconteur fashion, his style weaves between classic singer-songwriter (with the added twist of his Sheffield roots) and elements of Country, Americana and Folk.
His second album in three years is “Love is a Long Road” (released 30th Aug 2019). The follow-up to 2016’s ‘Big Heart’ sees one of the South-West’s most engaging musical characters looking back on his life and reflecting on the choices he’s made and the lessons he’s learned. Drawing upon the classic singer-songwriters whom have influenced him throughout his life, not least the unique Nick Lowe, Battle’s contribution to the music industry throughout his life has been enormous, from songwriter to the stars to adventures with legendary punks, journalists, female wrestlers and The Spice Girls (not all at the same time!)
If you haven’t heard of him, he will not be surprised. He’s spent most of his life enabling others…now perhaps it’s his turn.