Nico
Nico Guitarman (b. 1977, Central Europe) is a Slovak instrumental rock guitarist and composer renowned for his dynamic instrumental rock compositions. As a winner of The Akademia Music Awards and chart-topping artist on international platforms, he masterfully blends rock, jazz fusion, and blues into a unique sonic identity. #InstrumentalRock #SlovakArtist
Career Milestones & Chart Achievements
International Chart Success:
🏆 TOP 10% ALL GENRES on Groover Charts – #75 position (December 2025)
🏆 TOP 8% ROCK/PUNK – Historic peak #16 with "Give Me Five (Radio Edit)" (December 2025)
🏆 TOP 22% in Indie genre with "Sunny Day"
🏆 TOP 31% globally with progressive track "Time"
🌍 Multiple singles charting simultaneously across different genres
📊 Record-breaking climb: #349 → #16 in Rock/Punk within campaign period
Award Recognition:
🏅 The Akademia Music Awards 2016 – Winner for "Nightmare from L.A."
🏅 The Akademia Music Awards 2020 – Winner for "Give Me Five"
📻 Global radio airplay across 10+ countries including Brazil, USA, and Europe
🎧 International playlist placements on major streaming platforms
Discography Highlights
Award-Winning Singles:
2016: Breakthrough hit "Nightmare from L.A." earns international recognition
2020: "Give Me Five" – Akademia Award winner, historic chart peak (#16 Rock/Punk, Dec 2025)
2025: "Give Me Five (Radio Edit 2:47)" – Broadcast version driving international radio success
Albums & EPs:
2017: Album "Human vs. Robot" featuring radio favorite "Fly Away"
2018: EP "Time Will Decide" showcasing artistic evolution
2022: Album "Silent Planet" demonstrating mature instrumental style
2025: Returns with new instrumental piece "I Am Having A Perfect Day" – capturing pure joy and the flow of the moment in an energetic rock style
Artistic Identity
Nico's music stands out through:
✅ Emotional storytelling without words
✅ Technical proficiency with melodic accessibility
✅ Rock, jazz & blues fusion in unique combinations
✅ International appeal proven by chart performance
✅ Radio-ready productions with broadcast edits
✅ Instrumental rock excellence – proven chart quality
✅ Historic achievement: #16 Rock/Punk peak with "Give Me Five" (Dec 2025)
✅ Global breakthrough: TOP 10% across all music genres on international platforms
Global Reach & Recognition
📻 Featured on international radio stations across multiple continents
🎵 Consistent chart performance on curator platforms
🌐 Cross-cultural musical dialogue through instrumental expression
✅ Professional recognition from music industry curators worldwide
🌐 Instrumental rock ambassador – bringing Slovak music to international audiences
🚀 Chart-topping momentum: From local artist to internationally charting musician
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