my debut album House With The Blue Door is out now 💙💙💙 it’s been almost three years since i started making this record, so it’s strange and honestly quite a relief to finally be able to share it with other people. i wanted to make something about childhood, family and the way the past keeps affecting us all through our life. love to everyone who’s helped make it possible. love to my family, my friends, my team and all the wonderful artists who contributed their time, heart and energy into this. thanks also to @joe_visciano and @jlaportamasters for mixing and mastering the record and making it KNOCK. finishing the last touches of HWTBD was like pulling teeth – as soon as i told myself i was making my debut album, the pressure i put on myself grew tenfold. got a lot of love for all the friends who checked in on me and helped me finish the record, especially @seenonfriday , @sollyywood and my brother @tom.wardd who helped me make the final touches in May last year. the record we left the studio with was the one you’re hearing now, and i’m really glad it has their stamp on it. there’s still so much more to tell you, but it’s only day one of this album being out in the world. give it a listen, tell a friend. love you lots - thanks for listening ❣️
Recent visit with @nickwarddd at the studio. We spoke about Brian Eno, Japanese denim, and his creative process behind his upcoming album. I then asked him to explain the difference between mixing & mastering. Images by @magnoliasparke .
JIMPA is out now in aussie cinemas. my first film score. thanks so much @sophhyde for having me on and to all the epic cast+crew. some pics from my adelaide stint last year where i made the music
Shooting star @nickwarddd covers 10 Men Australia’s music issue: MUSIC, TALENT, CREATIVE, wearing @gucci . The Sydney-born singer, songwriter, producer and composer has spent the past few months scoring a film. When we speak, he’s getting ready to fly to the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, where it will premiere. Might we also add, Ward wrapped up 2024 supporting @troyesivan on tour after releasing his debut album. Australia’s next biggest pop export is just getting started. Read the full story by @roxylola in Issue 25, out tomorrow.
Nick wears @gucci , photographed by @spencernotspencer and styled by @petersimonphillips .
Photography @spencernotspencer
Styling @petersimonphillips
Text @roxylola
Hair @fernnandomiranda
Makeup @filomena_makeup
Motion @capturecharles
Photographer’s assistants: @kurtbingham@polvkworld
Production @rd_p_rd
Talent @emimusicau
#NickWard #Gucci #MusicTalentCreative #10Australia
Introducing #NickWard, your final #GQMOTY digital cover star and 2024's Breakthrough Musician of the Year. "I’m so glad I was independent at the start of my career," the Sydney-based singer-songwriter tells us. "I feel so bad for kids who immediately get thrown into positions of working with a big team. No one is telling me how my record should sound or what my videos should look like."
At the link in bio, read Ward's cover profile and see his photoshoot in full. GQ's MOTY special issue magazine was available exclusively in The Australian on Friday December 13, for one day only.
Photography by @rob.tennent
Words by @gladys__lai
Styling by @kaila.matthews
Skin by @isabellaschimid
Hair by @fernnandomiranda
Talent and EP by @rikki_keene
Production by @charlottemelissarose
Shot on location at @chinatowncountryclub@nickwarddd wears @albuslumen , @commas , @strateascarlucci , @prada , @hermes .
