Quick Facts
Biography
Nicholas Bryan Trammell, better known by his stage name Nic Nassuet and also known professionally as Nick Ortiz-Trammell, is an American gothic-folk musician based in Hollywood, California.
Career
After years of work with theater group PHAMALY and as a part of the SAG-AFTRA national communications committee where he was noted for facilitating SAG eligibility, Nassuet's debut album Eleutherios was released in 2015 to critical acclaim. Jetset Magazine described his debut release as "[a] blend of Celtic, blues, rock, folk, grunge and goth" that "explores and transcends his [Nassuet's] musical boundaries with a true sense of freedom." He also saw radio play on a variety of independent stations.
Musical style
The Huffington Post, has referred to his signature style as "Gothic Folk", a moniker echoed in a June 2015 review by Guardian Liberty Voice. The Global Music Awards gave Nassuet a gold medal for "Alternative Rock Gothic Folk". Review Fix said that Nassuet "put a definable face on the gothic rock genre." Blogcritics compared his style to the Celtic music, Operatic Rock, and Grunge genres. and Big Sky State Buzz said that Eleutherios contained "hints of rock and roll." Nassuet's music has been compared to Jim Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, Richie Havens, Lindsay Buckingham, and Danny Elfman, Meanwhile, his singing has garnered comparisons to singers like Lindsey Buckingham, Axl Rose, and Kate Bush.
Discography
Throe (2015, Dolor Records)
Eleutherios (2015, Dolor Records)
Awards
| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | "She Rides Moonlight" | Best Americana/Folk/Acoustic Song | Nominated |
| 2015 | International Music And Entertainment Association Awards | "The Giver" | Alternative Song Of The Year | Won |
| "Eleutherios" | Alternative Album Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Folk Artist Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Adult Contemporary Artist Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Adult Contemporary Song Of The Year | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | "Immured" | Best Americana/Alternative Rock Song | Won | |
| "The Nothing" | Best Folk/Alternative Rock Song | Won | ||
| "Black Dress" | Best Alternative/Acoustic Rock Song | Won | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Best Rock Album | Won | ||
| 2015 | Australian Songwriters Association | "Black Dress" | International | Nominated |
| 2015 | Global Music Awards | "Eleutherios" | Emerging Artist | Won |
| "Eleutherios" | Album | Won | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Alternative Rock: Gothic Folk | Won | ||
| 2015 | Indie Music Awards | "When It Falls" | Best Alternative Male Artist | Won |
| "Immured" | Best Male Folk Artist | Nominated | ||
| "The Nothing" | Nominated | |||
| "Immured" | Best Folk Recording | Nominated | ||
| "She Rides The Moonlight" | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Indie Music Awards | "Down" | Best Alternative Artist | Won |
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "Down" | Best Alternative Song | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "How The Gods Kill" | Best Alternative Demo | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Best Alternative Recording | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "The Giver" | Best Alternative Band | Nominated | ||
| "Down" | Nominated | |||
| "Down" | Best Folk Artist | Nominated | ||
| "The Giver" | Nominated | |||
| "How The Gods Kill" | Best Folk Demo | Nominated | ||
| "Eleutherios" | Album Of The Year | Nominated |
Honors
Proclamation of Heroism, Denver city council.
Nic Nassuet Day, May 22, 2016, Issued by proclamation of the Mayor of Denver
Diploma of Merit, Association of the Knights of St. Sylvester