NIKOLAS TILLMANN
composer, writer, producer, musician
PROJECTS
Novice is my latest solo project, blending a fragile singer-songwriter approach with massive band arrangements. The songs were recorded with Johannes Saal at Pink Moon Studio / southern France and produced with austrian producer Tobias Koett (Ant Antic)
A loop-based instrumental guitar project creating sun-soaked, cinematic soundscapes. Blending global grooves, warmth, and touches of psychedelic rhythm, the music drifts between movement and stillness—gently transporting the listener to a calm, natural space.
My main singer-songwriter project, which began with the 2018 single “Camouflage.” Since then, I’ve released numerous singles alongside acoustic reinterpretations of “The Boys of Summer” (Don Henley), “Wicked Game” (Chris Isaak), and “The Hills” (The Weeknd).
One of my lo-fi–based music projects built around jazzy chords and layered textures, creating atmospheres that drift between laid-back warmth and slightly offbeat, dreamy soundscapes.
A solo piano project centered around neo-classical compositions defined by emotional depth and simplicity. Recorded on my muted Grotrian-Steinweg piano, creating an intimate and delicate sound.
Meditative ambient compositions built around electric guitars and atmospheric textures. Music for deep listening—inviting the listener into a calm space of inner vision and contemplation.
Instrumental guitar-driven music with a warm lo-fi aesthetic and understated beat progressions. Created in collaboration with various artists from the genre.
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Music focused on meditative moods, inviting the listener to dive deep into drone spaces and slowly evolving sonic shapes.
A classical guitar project dedicated to simple, neo-classical melodies, performed on one or two Spanish nylon-string guitars.
The ambient project that is shaped by spacious guitar lines and chords, floating in deep sonic layers and expansive fields of reverb.
An instrumental hip-hop project built around jazzy chords, deep basslines, and textured, slightly noisy beats.
The band project with Johannes Saal and Julian Satorius. Around 15 years ago we recorded a fantastic album at Funkhaus Berlin, ranging from intimate songwriting to epic walls of sound. Some of these songs are still performed live by NOVICE and HuskyMe.
My band project with Anton Feist (Bodi Bill, The/Das) and artist Josephin Thomas. The music blends eclectic beats, ’80s-inspired elements, and diverse songwriting styles. Produced by Anton Feist at his studio in Berlin-Wedding.
A pop band formed with Milian Vogel, focused on dance-driven music performed alongside two dancers, costumes, and a flickering light show. Between 2012 and 2017, the band toured GSA and Europe, sharing stages with acts like The Dø and Zoot Woman.
My first pop-to-indie band as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, formed together with Milian Vogel. The project released indie singles such as “Made Up,” “She Would,” and “Rainwashed,” and included collaborations with artists like Miss Platnum, Ibadet Ramadani and Brand Brauer Frick.
A jazz-leaning band I formed during my time at UdK Berlin, exploring a wide musical spectrum—from improvisation and ballads to rock and noise. The group included Hannes Huefken (bass), Ketan Bhatti (dr) and Milian Vogel (bcl), as well as performance artists and singer Nicolas de Leval Jezierski and Geis.
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