Nick J.D. Hodgson

Indie rock singer/songwriter Nick J.D. Hodgson made a name for himself as the drummer/backing vocalist for the Kaiser Chiefs before embarking on a solo career that delves into indie and neo-psychedelia. Hodgson played a central role in the Kaiser Chiefs, helping bring the band together and co-writing some of their biggest hits, including "I Predict a Riot" and "Ruby." In 2012, after three albums with the Kaiser Chiefs, Hodgson parted ways with them. In the years that followed, he worked as a songwriter and a producer with several other musicians, including Mark Ronson, Hurts, ...