NYC-based songwriter Nick Hakim blends modern psychedelia with soulful melodies and harmonies. Both Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Thundercat vibes are strong with this one - so you won't catch us complaining. Hakim's latest single 'Roller Skates' is a lo-fi exploration of the boundaries between indie, psych and soul, as his husky reverb-drowned vocals float across novelty-sounding electronic drums, sassy guitar strums and heavy modulation. The brilliant new video, directed by Mica Buzan is a wonderfully entertaining animated story about "lonely characters who all desire something they can’t seem to get—be it love, a stuffed animal, or the ability to skate well.” - HLMX