Intro
The childhood dream, join a band, get signed and play Wembley Stadium. Goals change, life gets busy but the dream never dies. Fortunately these days we can create our own labels, produce and record our own masterpieces. This is Hidden Droids, a Record Label ready to listen and provide an outlet to other likeminded Artists.
Dusty Wagon aka Nick Young
Latest Release
Dusty Wagon returns with 7 new tracks plus 5 remastered alternate versions from the vault. A return to a full spectrum of instruments and vocals across the Electronic/Rock/Pop genres. Completely Written, Recorded and Produced by Nick Young (even a rare Guitar solo)
Previous Releases
Seen as a follow up to previous album Commuters, Carriage was recorded entirely on an iPad Pro using Korg Gadget. Gritty Bass lines and distorted Organs give this release a 70's inspired cinematic cop chase feel.
Genre: Electronic
Released 23/12/2016: Apple Amazon Google Spotify Deezer
Commuters shows a shift toward electronic from Dusty Wagon, it's an Album entirely created using an iPad Pro, the Korg Gadget App and a Long Commute from Hastings to London.
Genre: Electronic
Released 11/03/2016: Apple Amazon Google Spotify Deezer
And I was Like is a real mixed bag of guitar/piano ballads to lo-fi rock and experimental electronic. The 13 tracks capture emotions from leaving London and new inspiration from life on the coast.
Genre: Lo-Fi, Electronic, Rock, Pop
Released 12/03/2011: Apple Amazon Google Spotify Deezer
Pause The Bells is really the starting point for the pseudo name Dusty Wagon, it was the start of the alt country inspirational phase. Suffering from Bells Palsy whilst writing many of the songs, this album captures the desperation and helplessness at a time of high creativity.
Genre: Alt-Country, Lo-Fi
Released 12/03/2011: Apple Amazon Google Spotify Deezer
The second collection of demos, unfinished ideas and tracks with no home. They may be a little rough around the edges but they are no less loved by Nick Young's Tonic View.
Genre: Lo-Fi, Experimental, Electronic, Pop
Released 12/03/2002: Apple Amazon Google Spotify Deezer
Nick Young's Tonic View Volume One is probably not the best place to start your Dusty Wagon adventure but it's definitely an album to visit for real insight. This is a collection of demos and early workings spanning many years and techniques.
Genre: Lo-Fi, Experimental, Electronic, Pop
Release 12/03/2001: Apple Amazbon Google Spotify Deezer
Get In Touch
If you would like to release your own tunes or need help/advice, feel free to contact us via the following methods:
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Useful Links
- AdobeSpark - Free Website Creation
- Over - Free Graphic Creation
- Ditto Music - Create Your Own Label
- Korg Gadget - my preferred DAW and Virtual Instruments