Nick Mitchell Maiato - Náquera (2026) [Hi-Res]

British-Spanish singer-songwriter and guitarist Nick Mitchell Maiato, known for his work with One Eleven Heavy alongside James "Wooden Wand" Toth, presents his solo album Náquera, named after the Spanish town where he currently resides. Released on August 21, the record marks a clear evolutionary leap in his songwriting and guitar playing following a four-year hiatus since the album Poolside.

The recording features a core backing band comprised of bassist Otto Wilberg, Little Feat drummer Tony Leone, and pianist Gavin Rushing. Guest contributors include Grateful Dead auxiliary musician Bob Bralove, who delivers an organ solo on Critical Mass, pedal steel player Aaron Feder, and pianist Hans Chew. Musically, the album weaves psychedelic guitar lines inspired by Jerry Garcia, Tom Verlaine, and Dickey Betts, anchored by country honk, psychedelic rock improvisations, and roots rock arrangements with a funky horn section. Lyrically, Mitchell Maiato pairs sharp satire, political critique, and anti-technological themes with outlaw narratives and a yearning for simple adventure.

Tracklist:
1-1 Nick Mitchell Maiato - Two Right Feet [4:20]
1-2 Nick Mitchell Maiato;Bob Bralove - Critical Mass [5:56]
1-3 Nick Mitchell Maiato - Los Serranos [2:15]
1-4 Nick Mitchell Maiato - Riki Rachtman [6:51]
1-5 Nick Mitchell Maiato - The Angle [7:31]
1-6 Nick Mitchell Maiato - Flamebait [4:40]
1-7 Nick Mitchell Maiato - Crosshairs [1:43]
1-8 Nick Mitchell Maiato - The First P.o.W. [6:07]