Nikki started her music career as a drummer playing in bands before picking up the guitar and writing and performing her own material. In her early career she worked with writer and musician Daryll Way and recorded at Stuart Copelands studio which gained interest from major labels. She went on to perform in a number of bands including Psychic Love Child & KinkiJo & as a solo artist opened up for Gary Moore, Wheatus & Biffy Clyro at the Point in Dublin with her band Alaska Lyle.

 

Nikki knew early on that as a woman in the music industry, she needed to learn the art of production and become self sufficient. She has had many collaborations with Mixers & Producers over the years Including; Barny Barnicott, Tony McGuinness (Above & Beyond) Guy Chambers, Pascal Gabriel, Paul Statham & Tim Cox. Nikki has also worked on Film, Adverts and Radio Jingles and written for & produced other artists  including; Richard Navarro, Gemma Dorsett, Chris Constantinou, One Eyed Man, The Tim Shez Band, About Time Productions Featuring Keziah and Kean Harris to name but a few.

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In 2020 she started the Creation X studio build which was completed in May 2021 and is currently working with established Bands up and coming artists.