In the past he has been dubbed
The Godfather Of The Ibiza Anthem but
Chicane mastermind Nick Bracegirdle has come a long way since the sun drenched Balearic shores first throbbed to the sound of what is now recognized by many as the archetypal chill out classic 'Offshore'. Chicane has now refined their sound and
Somersaulthas an interesting collection of POP, Dance & Chillout tracks on it. The Chicane concept is one of a nomadic band which doesn't conform to the traditional approach of having a single lead singer, working with many different artists and producers.
It is a common mistake to think Nick is a DJ - he is actually the writer and producer within the band and the hub of all the live performances. Chicane returned in 2006 with a new sound. 'Stoned in Love' , the first single to be taken from forthcoming album Somersault, is not so much a departure but in many ways an evolution of the classic Chicane sound. Although the dance element is still alive and well, the track displays a new rock/indie edge and signals a change in direction towards more 'song based' tracks incorporating strong melodies. It also features the unmistakable voice of Tom Jones.