Download the Nicky Barot Media Kit »

Most teenagers can barely hold their focus through their 13th viewing of Twilight: New Moon. But a teenage singer/songwriter/guitarist who can pack LA clubs, garner the attention of top producers and co-write with music legends? A rare find, indeed. At just 18 years old, dashing pop-rocker Nicky Barot is already a musical force to be reckoned with, having showcased the talent and drive to become music’s newest phenomenon.

While Nicky’s peers were mastering the intricacies of six times seven, the seven year-old Barot received his first six-string, learned to play by ear and was quickly dubbed a “prodigy” by his instructors. Inspired by his father’s music collection–AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and Guns N’ Roses, naturally–he became a student of rock. Before long, the student had become a master, with Nicky’s engaging stage presence and memorable guitar licks earning him a victory at the 2005 International Presentation of Performers in New York.

In 2007, Nicky worked with producer Michael Binikos (LeAnn Rimes, Snoop Dogg) and Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx to write and record his first demo, “What Were You Thinking?” Propelled by the song’s success, Nicky spent the next three years touring from Orange County, California (winning the Orange County Battle of the Bands) to Costa Rica, where he wowed thousands of fans with nothing but his voice and an acoustic guitar. He returned to Southern California a conquering hero, performing for hundreds of fans at Chain Reaction, The Roxy and The House Of Blues.

Nicky spent 2011 flexing his hit-making muscle, co-writing with A-list songwriters Kenny Lamb (Justin Timberlake), Anthony Little (Tina Turner, Jessica Simpson), Dave Robbins (Eric Clapton) and Jason Deere (Lady Antebellum, LeAnn Rimes). In between recording sessions in Nashville and LA, Nicky found time to shoot a new music video and make his television debut in HBO’s Hung.

Having drawn from an unparalleled diversity of influences and honed his craft with a music industry who’s-who, Nicky is singularly focused on breaking through–while breaking rules along the way. 2012 marks the release of his new EP, Me, produced by industry veteran Mickey Jack Cones (Kelly Clarkson, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean). Full of pop-rock earworms shot through with arena epic-ness, Me crosses musical and cultural boundaries while remaining singularly Nicky.

Despite his unique sound, like any emerging artist, Nicky’s used to being asked, “So, who do you sound like?” Not that he’s found a reliable answer. “I honestly don’t know who to compare myself to!” Nicky laughs with typical charm. “Dave Grohl is probably my biggest inspiration, though our music is a bit different and we certainly don’t look the same!” While the half-Indian Barot may not be the spitting image of the Nirvana drummer turned Foo Fighters frontman, it’s only a matter of time before audiences from Hollywood to Bollywood fall for music’s hottest new teen spirit.

They Said It:
Nicky is more than an extraordinary singer, songwriter and musician. Nicky is a star! He has it all–talent, drive, focus, commitment, image and personality. You know that rare, indescribable, all-encompassing “it” quality? Nicky has “it.” – Mickey Jack Cones

Nicky’s writing reveals someone wise beyond their years. He knows what he wants to say, and knows the direction he wants to go musically to be true to who he is as an artist. – Dave Robbins

Songwriting is a very personal creative experience, and the connection between songwriters determines the quality of their creative output. Nicky’s humble personality, combined with his guitar mastery, creates a wonderful environment to connect and create. Co-writing with Nicky was not only a pleasurable experience–it was magical. – Anthony Little