Nick Sakes got into music relatively late, first picking up a guitar at the age of 26.
First fronting the intense and influential Dazzling Killmen in the 90s, Nick has gone on to play, tour and record as part of Colossamite, Sicbay and Xaddax.
His current band Upright Forms (along with bassist-vocalist Noah Paster & drummer Shaun Westphal) recently released their debut album Blurred Wires on SKiN GRAFT Records.
Still with some of the old abrasive, angular fury in his music, Upright Forms demonstrate that Nick can allow some poppier hooks and melodies (and, dare we say it, joy!) to take their place alongside punk rock aggression.
We talk about the latest record, songwriting and some of the varied musical history that's taken Nick to where he is now.
Closing track: "Regular Multiplier" from Blurred Wires (SKiN GRAFT Records, 2024)
For all things Upright Forms, visit the band's website: www.uprightforms.com
Episode 36: Nick Sakes (Upright Forms)