Year Of The Snake Nick Ward

• 1 Making Time 03:28
• 2 Piano 03:37
• 3 In My Head 03:14
• 4 Jenny 03:06
• 5 Orpheus 02:24
• 6 Hands 02:29
• 7 Do What You Have To 03:57
• 8 The Boy Who’s Seen It All 04:17
• 9 Oh, Paloma! 04:03
• 10 Tell Me How You Are 03:28
• 11 For You 04:29
• 12 Year Of The Snake 03:59
• Total Runtime 42:31

Info for Year Of The Snake

"Year of the Snake" takes its title from Nick Ward’s birth year, 2001—the Year of the Metal Snake—as well as the belief, rooted in the Chinese zodiac, that such a year can bring about profound change. The Year of the Snake returned in 2025: following the release of "House with the Blue Door" and its accompanying tour, Ward found himself in a period defined by deep depression, the breakdown of relationships, and isolation.

"Year of the Snake" is an attempt to navigate a path through this darkness. Created in Auckland and Sydney in collaboration with Timon Martin, Kody Nielson, Lucian Rice, and Tony Buchen, the album marks a new stage in the evolution of Ward’s sound—characterized by a stronger focus on cinematic pop maximalism, baroque-inflected instrumental flourishes, and a restless, psychedelic quality.

"Its atmospheric production and increasingly urgent spoken repetitions leave a sense of acceptance, even if not everything has been resolved. There’s no denying that the project can sometimes feel overwhelmed by its own maximalist ideas, but that excess is also part of its appeal. Ward’s ambition ultimately pays off in an introspective record that embraces the messiness of adulthood and becoming someone new." (Dionysia Afolabi, heupcoming.co.uk)

Nick Ward

Nick Ward
A multi-talented artist, Nick Ward emerged with his brand of bedroom pop on triple Unearthed, releasing multiple tracks and refining his sound across debut EP ‘Everything I Wish I Told You’. Then came 2022’s ‘Brand New You’ about which NME raved: “…a tightrope balance of bravado and self-doubt… few can make it as relatable, redemptive and hopeful”.

After a successful headline tour in 2022, Nick was recently named the Ticketmaster 2023 Breakthrough Artist, a well-deserved recognition that showcases his exceptional talent and potential in the industry. Ward is also a part of the Sydney musical collective Full Circle, which brings together young creatives, including fellow artists FRIDAY*, SOLLYY, Dylan Atlantis, Breakfast Road, and Zion Garcia, who collaborate to push the boundaries of the pop music experience.

From starting as a triple j Unearthed high finalist in 2019, Nick has attracted the attention of local and international tastemakers, press alike, including V Man, SideNote, PAPER, GQ, Wonderland, Notion, 10 Magazine, NME, Junkee, and more.

“Nick Ward may be recording from his bedroom, but he’s making music that transcends four walls by resisting societal binaries and occupying an infinite space of his own creation.” – Notion.

“…unafraid to bare himself completely for his art, trading pretense for a confidence in his vulnerability that makes the conviction of his confessions all the more devastating.” – NME.

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