About Nigel Powell
Previously writer / player / producer in Unbelievable Truth, also known for drumming Frank Turner And The Sleeping Souls and Dive Dive, also makes music under the name The Sad Song Co.
Unbelievable Truth formed in 1996 and released their acclaimed debut album Almost Here in 1998 (#21 UK; two top 40 UK single hits; over 100,000 sales; worldwide global touring), and its follow up sorrythankyou in 2000. Andy Yorke left the band that year, so Nigel gathered the songs he had been writing under the umbrella of The Sad Song Co. name for his debut release miseryguts in 2003.
Extensive hard work surrounding Dive Dive’s debut album Tilting At Windmills (top 20 UK indie chart album; 3 top 20 UK indie single chart hits) and producing the debut album The Bigger Picture for Belgian artist Milow (top 10 and certified gold in Belgium; top 20 single hit in Belgium, Holland, Germany and Switzerland) delayed the follow up Poignant Device until 2007, where it was launched during a special guest appearance at Marillion’s bi-annual convention in Port Zelande, Holland.
During 2006 Dive Dive had become musical partners with Frank Turner, and his burgeoning popularity, combined with a relentless tour schedule (including headlining Wembley Arena and the O2 Arena in London; performing at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics; 6 full albums including 2 UK top 10 and a UK top 12), put The Sad Song Co. on ice for many years.
In 2015 Nigel finally found time to return to his solo work and released the thematic album in amber in 2016 following a successful crowd funding campaign.
Two years later saw the release of Worth, with support for its singles coming from BBC 6 Music and others.
In 2020 he parted company with Frank Turner after 14 years and is concentrating on the release of his fifth album Saudade in early 2021.
Musical instruments & styles
Instruments
Vocals, Drums, Keyboards
Styles
Indie, Rock, Punk, Folk, Pop