Hmm... Nick Hakim

Nick Hakim is moving again. The Queens-based songwriter just announced his next project, I Can See, led by a title track that strips back some of the psych-folk density of his previous ATO Records releases. Since his 2014 debut, Hakim has occupied a specific corner of the D.C.-to-NYC pipeline, blending soul sensibilities with a lo-fi, almost claustrophobic intimacy. This new announcement marks a high-conviction return for an artist who usually takes his time between statements. Watch to see if this record moves him from the 'musician's musician' category into a broader cultural conversation.