nico rivers
ABOUT
Origin: Boston, MA
Genres: Indie-Rock, Americana, Singer/Songwriter
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Nico Rivers is a Boston-based singer/songwriter and one-man band known for his dynamic performances and genre-blending sound. With a mix of folk, rock, and electronic elements, Rivers crafts atmospheric songs that captivate audiences with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics. Armed with a loop station, rich harmonies, and an evocative voice, he creates immersive sonic landscapes that push the boundaries of traditional singer/songwriter performances. Whether playing intimate venues or festival stages, Rivers delivers an unforgettable musical experience that lingers long after the last note fades.
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PRESS
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"Blurring the lines between indie rock and folk, Boston singer/songwriter Nico Rivers exudes a raw passion through his music." - Rob Duguay - Vanyaland
"Nico and crew manage to span a host of landscapes through their exploration of differing sounds and emotions." - Brian Carroll - Red Line Roots
“Nico's performance is electrifying - with songs & lyrics that are so honest that every performance feels intimate.” Conor Loughman -The Brain Trust
"Truly addictive and artistic." - Bryon William - Indie Spoonful
Booking: Nico Rivers | nicoriversmusic@gmail.com
RADIO
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VIDEO
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WERS 88.9FM
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WAAF 107.3FM
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WATD 95.9FM
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WRVU
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92.5FM The River
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WEMF
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87.8FM Radio Jade (DE)
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Radio Centraal (BEL)
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South by Southwest (Austin, TX)
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Club Passim Campfire Fest (Cambridge, MA)
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Singer/Songwriter Cape May (Cape May, NJ)
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Elm City Must Fest (New Haven, CT)
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Breminale (Bremen, DE)
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L*abore Fest (Leipzig, DE)
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Rockwood Music Hall (NYC, NY)
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Middle East Upstairs (Cambridge, MA)
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Lizard Lounge (Cambridge, MA)
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Sendesaal (Bremen, DE)
MUSIC
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Like any great creation, art is born from experimentation—a messy easel beside a masterpiece, tangled cables strewn around a blinking record button, a bubbling test tube foaming over in a restless lab. A true master conceals the chaos, drawing focus to the final product: a striking painting, a resonant melody, a perfectly crafted soundscape. This is Nico Rivers.
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Hailing from the small coastal town of Marshfield, Massachusetts, Nico’s musical journey has taken him across the country and beyond, shaping his sound in studios, stages, and creative spaces of all kinds. A true musical alchemist, he blends influences as diverse as Neil Young, Radiohead, and Bright Eyes, distilling elements of folk, rock, prog, and even metal into a singular voice. His music is an experiment refined—a raw, exploratory spirit channeled into the craft of a singer/songwriter.
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At the heart of his songs are the people and places he’s encountered along the way. Drawing from personal experience and the stories he’s collected, Nico creates music that connects through shared moments of love, loss, struggle, and hope. And like the folk artists who inspired him, a protest song occasionally finds its way into the mix. Music has the power to challenge, heal, and transform, and Nico Rivers remains steadfast in his belief that a song can change the world.