John Nickles is a professional songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY, with a career spanning more than two decades of writing, performing, and recording hook-driven songs that live at the crossroads of power pop, alternative rock, and adult contemporary.

 

His music has reached wide audiences through heavy airplay on over 150 college radio stations, with multiple songs charting in the Top 30 at more than 30 U.S. stations. His band, Mint, was named the A&R Pick in the May 2000 CMJ New Music Report, and his solo album "Not Alone" continues to enjoy spins across North America.

 

John’s songwriting has also found success in television, most notably with a placement on the hit reality series "Keeping Up With the Kardashians". Known for his ability to craft unforgettable melodies and relatable lyrics, his catalog is both commercially appealing and emotionally resonant.

 

A current BMI writer, John’s industry affiliations have included the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Association International, Songwriters Guild of America, New York Songwriters Collective, and the American Federation of Musicians (Local 802). With a proven track record in both performance and songwriting, John is focused on placing songs with artists and in sync opportunities for film, television, and advertising—always with the same dedication to craft and the pursuit of the perfect hook.