Cashbox Canada
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* Cash register
* Safe
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'', February 20, 2017.
Background
Nicholson was born and raised in Lakefield, Ontario. He is the brother of singer-songwriter
Royal Wood
Royal Wood is a Juno-nominated Canadian musician and record producer based in Toronto, Ontario. To date, he has released eight studio albums, three EPs, and one live record.
Biography Early life
Wood was born John Royal Wood Nicholson and raise ...
. Both brothers have similar classic pop styles, and regularly contribute as supporting musicians on each other's albums. Nicholson's music is primarily guitar-based, however, while Wood is better known as a pianist.
Career
Nicholson began his career as a regular house performer at
The Cameron House
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Peterborough Examiner
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'', August 28, 2012. He first attracted wider attention when "Breathe", a song he wrote for the soundtrack to the film ''
Poor Boy's Game
''Poor Boy's Game'' is a 2007 Canadian drama film directed by Clement Virgo. Co-written with Nova Scotian writer/director Chaz Thorne (''Just Buried''), it is the story of class struggle, racial tensions, and boxing, set in the Canadian east coas ...
'', received a
Genie Award
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nomination for
Best Original Song
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Best Actor/Best Actress
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at the
28th Genie Awards
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in 2008.
He subsequently recorded two limited-release independent demo albums, before issuing his first major label record, ''Mad Love'', on
MapleMusic Recordings
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in 2012. Four singles from the album gained significant airplay on
CBC Radio 2
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Exclaim!
''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher based in Toronto, which features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly Exclaim! print magazine publishes 7 ...
Peterborough Examiner
''The Peterborough Examiner'' is a newspaper that services Peterborough, Ontario and area. The paper started circulation in 1847, and is currently owned by Torstar and operated by its Metroland division. Between 1942 and 1955, it was edited by Ca ...
'', April 8, 2015.
His newest album, ''Shape and Sound'', was released in April 2017.
Nicholson has toured widely across Canada to support his music, as well as performing festival dates in France and Germany.