Nick Peay

“I’ve always sort of had that battle between being universal and being unique,” he says, “and I believe I’ve been able to find a good song between writing familiar and catchy music and creating unique lyrics that go with that song.”

Listen to Nick’s latest release.

OK Zombie

OK Zombie was conceived by Louisville, KY native singer/songwriter, Nick Peay. A fan of zombie movies, he started recording instrumental songs inspired by said movie genre as one of many side projects. After positive feedback from listeners, Peay decided to flesh out (no pun intended) newer songs with lyrics. Hints of progressive influences such as Beck, Radiohead, and Damon Albarn are subtly layered throughout this rock/electronica/funk/indie band. OK Zombie gives you much more than you expect to hear from a local singer/songwriter.

The Colours of Kings

With a punk attitude, new-wave synth pop sounds and indie rock lyrics, The Colours of Kings are music’s new Tom Sawyer.

Production & Specialty Music

Nick Peay writes and composes custom songs for film / TV and other occasions.

New Single, "Magnetic Heart"

This is a song about love at first site. It's also the true story of how my wife and I met. We always said we were drawn to each other from the moment we saw each other. One of the phrases we used was "magnetic hearts."

Discography

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News, Thoughts, & More

Abbey Road on The River Sets

It’s that time again! This year marks my 6th year performing at Abbey Road on the River and I’m looking […]

May the Fourth: Star Wars Day

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Jedi from Star Wars when I grew up. I practiced my […]

The Value of a Song

My good friend, and label-mate, Jerry Dale Harris recently announced that he will be offering his new album (which comes […]

Reviews

With a narrative that portrays the broadness of the topic rather than bogging down in specification and an organically produced rock sound that meets somewhere between the early reflections of Neil Young and Bob Dylan with the alternative 90's pop-leaning sound of Collective Soul and Fuel, Nick Peay and his band offer an impressive and impassioned musical story to take in.
Kevin Sellers, Music Emissions

..an authentic acoustic/rock sound in the spirit of bands or artists like Toad The Wet Sprocket, The Fray, Nick Drake, The Head And The Heart, Gin Blossoms…that kind of melodic-rock that sounds inviting and pulls you in easily through smooth-flowing verses and bright-choruses...
JER@SBS, SleepBagStudios

The frenetic energy that is exhibited here takes up hints of Soul Asylum and Counting Crows, but these five efforts possess a greater thematic cohesion than any album we’ve heard this year.
James McQuiston, , NeuFutur

It’s rare to hear originality and honesty combined together these day in the business. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised to find both qualities resounding through the music of Louisville’s Nick Peay.
Keith Chachkes, , Hot Indie News