With his newest release, ‘Get There Before Noon’, The Afro Nick continues to carve out a space as a fearless and heartfelt voice in the indie rock landscape. The single, steeped in raw emotion and subtle philosophical insight, unfolds like a morning mantra for the dreamers who live on the edge of time, chasing passion through foggy hangovers and sun-drenched clarity alike.
Built around a gripping blend of gritty guitar textures and moody synths, the track pulses with a kind of cinematic momentum- like the soundtrack to a missed train, or the last hour of golden light before the day closes. Nick Anastasakis, the Greek-born architect behind The Afro Nick, draws from a well of lived experience, having grown up on the streets of Crete where street musicians planted creative freedom in him. That freedom still defines his work, years later and oceans away.
Vocally, Nick’s delivery lands somewhere between confessional urgency and a worn-in sense of wisdom. It’s easy to hear echoes of late-night realisations, the kind that come just before dawn and burn brighter for their timing. There’s a spirit here reminiscent of early Beck or mid-career Lou Reed- languid but alive, textured but unfiltered. The lyrics, introspective but never indulgent, encourage the listener to step up, take charge, and move before the moment slips away.
Lyrically, it hits hardest in lines like “You’re gonna miss that day” and “I got to live this life, not yesterday”- reminders of impermanence delivered without melodrama. The final refrain, “All you have to do is get there before noon,” is more than just a quip from a hungover morning, it’s a metaphor for showing up for yourself before it’s too late. The emotional clarity of the message is only sharpened by Leo Genovese’s subtle synth work and the warm backbone of George Athanas’s basslines.
While the track may be rooted in a moment from Nick’s own life, it transcends the personal to tap into something much more universal- the ticking clock we all hear in moments of self-doubt, waiting for us to choose action over apathy.
‘Get There Before Noon’ hums and glows. It’s a tune for the in-between moments- the walks home after strange nights, the mornings after dreams that won’t leave you alone. For fans of thoughtful indie with a touch of soul and grit, The Afro Nick has once again delivered something resonant and real.