Track of The Day: Tadhg Williams, 'Nixer'

Waterford native Tadhg Williams makes an overdue return with his first single after nearly three years with ‘Nixer’ - a reflective, galloping slice of much-needed social-commentary folk.

Embellishing the catchy hook are lyrics which artfully illustrate the plight of Ireland’s youth admits the cost of living crisis – with the title referring to a term used for additional, usually cash-in-hand work.

“I suppose when you’re trying to support yourself in a city as expensive as Dublin, and you see your friends trying to do the same, you realise why so many people are emigrating again,” says Williams.

“‘Nixer’ is very much that story - of a city that’s being stripped of its culture and identity in favour of hotels and office blocks, and its people barely being able to afford to live in it anymore.”

In the three years since his last release, the songsmith has been working to develop his stage craft, supporting a variety of acts from Mary Black and The Stunning, to Kingfishr and Niamh Regan.

He has also completed an undergraduate degree in history, which he cites as a primary source of inspiration for his songwriting.

While ‘Nixer’ marks the first of a number of acoustic releases planned in 2024, William aslo recently announced a headline show at the iconic Cobblestones Pub in Smithfield, Dublin, on 9 June, 2024. Tickets start from €15 and are on sale now via Singular Artists. 

Listen to 'Nixer' on Spotify below.