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Nolen began his guitar journey with instruction from a high school art teacher at 15 and a year later he started his own music style. His musical ventures started with jazz by Michael Franks. However, the first album that resonated for him was Pink Moon by Nick Drake. The compelling tones lead him into the folk genre. He is also inspired by the ethereal Angelo De Augustine and Sun Kil Moon. With these influences he has developed his own unique style. From the producer, When reasonably scruffy 18-year-old Nolen Selwood showed up at my studio in early 2021 he didn't have a case for one of the two guitars he was carrying. This initial meeting was for me to hear what the young man had to offer as he wanted to make a short "indie" album (His words). After having the then slightly nervous young man play one song, I asked to hear everything he had. It was apparent to me we weren't going to make a short "indie" album, and this was no usual 18-year-old man with an acoustic guitar and lyrics. To my further amazement upon an inquiry as to his influences he told me his main one was Nick Drake! How a 18-year-old from Prior Lake Minnesota managed to channel that type of creativity and make it his own widened my eyes quite a bit. Fast forward one year and his first full length recording is complete with more coming. Again, this is no ordinary guy with an acoustic guitar and lyric's.... John Wright Producer/Engineer New Folk Records

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• For fans of Nick Drake
• For fans of American Folk Music

Press Quotes

With his new album 'Otherwise', the artist has revived the essence of American folk.

     — Jennifer Stone , Daily Music Roll

As This Time kicks in, as the opening sixties coffee house folk vibes are subsumed by some more modern, full band acoustica, you realize that you have stumbled across something really special here

     —Dave Franklin, Dancing about Architecture

Nolen's performance integrity is at the core of the vision, and every song is richly expressive, with something special to offer.

     —The Bandcamp Diaries

Lyrics are pure poetry. Verses cascade ever downwards for there is an adventure to be found within these whispered words.

     —Beach Sloth

The artists possess a golden voice that soothes yet emphasizes emotional depth and relatable reflection.

     —The Artist Central

Its songs don't so much overwhelm you as they do envelop you.

     —Gloria Tang, Curious for Music

Anyone who likes handmade music that transforms the listening room into a concert hall with passion and soul should definitely listen

     —Excess Magazine

He writes from his own experiences; his music is vulnerable, pure and evocative.

     —Ann Treacy, Mostly MN

'Nice stuff. Very Nick Drakey and I like it.

     —Dave Pegg, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Ian Campbell, Jet

I think Nolen has the roots. I can certainly hear Nick's influence.

     —Mike Kowalski, Drummer for Nick Drake on Bryter Layter,, The Beac