OutSmart review of Just Panic And Get It Over With

"Some of you may remember Derek Nicoletto from his band Telling on Trixie.  As a solo act, Nicoletto favors synth-pop with all of its dance-music associations. Picking up where his 2011 solo debut left off, on the six-song EP Just Panic and Get It Over With (7 Trick Pony), Nicoletto serves up big beats on the royally funky “Kings Are We.” It’s the kind of exhilarating song you can strut around the dance floor to like the big queen that you are. “F5” keeps the dance-party panic going and your heart rate racing. “Mother Numb It” dips into the drum’n bass pool and comes up dripping dizzying beats. “Blink of an Eye,” the sexiest cut, has spring dance anthem written all over it, while “Hell in Gramercy” indicates that Nicoletto hasn’t abandoned his harder-edged side."  - Gregg Shapiro, OutSmart Magazine (Apr 01, 2013)

Blouin ArtInfo first to announce Just Panic And Get It Over With art project

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Electropop singer Derek Nicoletto says he doesn’t want his forthcoming “Just Panic and Get it Over With” to be a routine album release — he wants it to be the soundtrack for a “worldwide art movement.” And so he appears to be well on his way, having wrangled artists from around the globe to make works inspired by the EP, which he plans to exhibit in a series of group exhibitions in Honolulu, Manchester, Provincetown, and beyond, beginning July 12-14 at 287 Spring Galleryin New York.

For the inaugural show, three-dozen local artists created works in just about every medium, all referencing the new album in some way. (The only restriction was that Nicoletto himself not appear as the subject.) Most works will be available for sale, at prices set by the artists, throughout the weekend.

“Just Panic and Get it Over With” hits stores April 16.

- Rachel Corbett

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Four weeks!

Four weeks until the release of the new EP, Just Panic and Get It Over With, until the release of my first video for the first single off the record (both on April 16th) and our CD release show at Arlene's Grocery on April 19th.  Below, a little scene from the video filmed at Gibson Guitar Studios at the Hit Factory, directed by Josh Stoddard.  For any musicians out there, I highly recommend Euphoria Studios for a rehearsal space.  We love it and can't believe we haven't been using it until now.  Below, some pictures.

Derek Nicoletto and band filming the new music video at the Gibson Hit Factory.

Derek Nicoletto and band filming the new music video at the Gibson Hit Factory.

Drummer Andrew Frawley at Euphoria Studios.

Drummer Andrew Frawley at Euphoria Studios.

Derek Nicoletto + Gibson film music video at Hit Factory

Derek Nicoletto filmed a music video for the upcoming album this past weekend, courtesy of Gibson Guitars at the Hit Factory, NYC.  

During a filming break,Derek Nicoletto listens to "Emotional Rescue" by the Rolling Stones, in the studio in which it was recorded. Pretty awesome experience.

During a filming break, Derek Nicoletto listens to "Emotional Rescue" by the Rolling Stones, in the studio in which it was recorded.  Pretty awesome experience.

Kind Ghosts on television

Keep an ear out for songs from the album Kind Ghosts all over commercials and TV programs.  Most notably, the songs "Suddenly", "Champion", "Easy Out", "Alabaster Sky" and "Hustler with a Rescue Plan".  Now over 25 television programs and several commercials. Most recently: MTV, Vh1, NBC, CBS, NBC Dateline, Bravo, NBC Sports, FuseTV, E!, A&E, Sports NY, Spike TV, LOGO, OWN. Commercial : KMart, Levi's, Radio Shack, Hyundai, State Farm, PGA Tour.  Shows: America's Best Dance Crew, LA Hair, Amazing Wedding Cakes, Scouted, Trending, Design Squad Nation, Classe Sportive, Telemundo's Corazon Valiente, Celebrity House Hunting, Parking Wars, 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom 2, If You Really Knew Me and more.

OutMusic Awards

Derek Nicoletto was nominated for 2 OutMusic Awards:  Album of the Year for "Kind Ghosts" and Best Rock Song for "Champion."  The awards take place on December 16th, 2012 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
Derek Nicoletto at the 2012 OutMusic Awards

Derek Nicoletto at the 2012 OutMusic Awards

Champion: Remixed

Eight versions of the Derek Nicoletto song "Champion" were released today on "Champion Remixed."  The EP includes mixes from DJ Gomi, Mirrortone, Josh Harnois, Dave Cortex and a special acoustic re-record of the song featuring Jamie Siegel on acoustic guitar.  Available on iTunes, Spotify, Rdio, Amazon and Soundcloud.