Two Sides of Urgency: 4fro Nick Presses Time onto Limited Vinyl

Nick Anastasakis was born in Crete and came of age between the Aegean and the Mediterranean. Early encounters with gypsy musicians playing on Venetian cobblestones planted a seed of raw, unfiltered expression. That seed traveled through New York and took root in Los Angeles, where it now grows through 4fro Nick. The project name points to its foundation. The four core members, Nick on vocals and guitar, Leo Genovese on keys and synth, Johnny Radelat on drums, and George Athanas on bass, have shaped a body of work that values cohesion over spectacle. What surfaces on this vinyl is the sound of that unit locked in.

Don’t Waste My Time (LA mix)

The opening track blends indie rock with soul and modern pop in a way that feels lived rather than assembled. It moves with driving guitar figures and soulful choruses that catch the light without blinding. The vocals carry expressive weight, grounded in relatability. The lyrics function as a direct address to anyone who has felt time slip through distraction or hesitation. There is funk in the rhythm section’s pocket and a sense of emotional range that comes from restraint as much as release. The production leaves space for each element to register. Guitar tone, vocal grain, and the steady push of the drums all contribute to a track that radiates confidence while holding room for introspection. It does not demand attention. It earns it through clarity and purpose.

Get There Before Noon (LA2 mix)

On the flip side the same conviction takes a different shape. The track, already available online, begins with a gentler approach before the synth work pulls the listener into an evolving arrangement. Charismatic vocals sit at the center, delivering lines that combine hard-hitting imagery with melodies that stay in the mind. The rhythm section, anchored by Radelat and Athanas, provides a solid floor while the guitar and keys explore movement and texture. There are twists in the arrangement that keep the energy alive without losing focus. Psychedelic touches appear in the color of the synths and the overall atmosphere, yet the song never loses its footing in alternative rock territory. Its message about making the most of the moment lands because the music itself refuses to waste time. It builds, shifts, and lands with intention.

What distinguishes these recordings is the way the four musicians function as a single organism. Genovese’s contributions on synth and keys add layers that demand attention at the right moments and recede when the song needs air. Radelat’s drumming brings both drive and nuance, shaping dynamics with precision. Athanas on bass supplies the low-end presence that lets everything else breathe and lock. Anastasakis holds the thread with guitar lines that feel personal and vocals that convey urgency without exaggeration. The result is music that carries emotional charge through detail and control rather than force. It feels like the work of people who have spent real time in rooms together, listening closely.

Releasing these two tracks as a limited physical edition in 2026 carries its own editorial weight. Streaming favors speed and volume. A 7-inch favors commitment. You choose the side. You accept the sequence. You engage with an object that exists in real space and real time. For a project whose songs repeatedly return to the theme of presence, the format is not decorative. It is an extension of the same logic. The music asks the listener to show up. The vinyl makes that ask tangible. In that sense the release stands as both document and invitation. It marks a moment without pretending to be the final word.

What remains after the needle lifts is a sharpened awareness. These songs do not offer escape. They offer a clearer signal that the hours belong to the person willing to meet them without apology. 4fro Nick has turned that conviction into two sides of vinyl that feel earned, specific, and worth returning to.

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The limited edition 7-inch featuring “Don’t Waste My Time (LA mix)” and “Get There Before Noon (LA2 mix)” is out now.

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