60 Minutes or less - Episode 56 - Domenic “Nicky” Palermo (Nothing)

Welcome to ’60 Minutes or less’ - a podcast from Birthday Cake For Breakfast - where for episode 56, it’s a pleasure to feature an interview with Domenic Palermo, frontman in Philadelphia outfit Nothing!

There are some pretty standard cliches when it comes to the music industry, particularly when a band have a new record to promote, but for Domenic “Nicky” Palermo, the highs and lows have been legit. From a prison stay in his youth to substance abuse issues, as well as more recent health concerns in the form of essential tremors - a neurological disorder similar to Parkinson’s disease. It’s no joke when the story leading into the release of their new album is the frontman’s introspection.

Starting out life as a solo bedroom project in Philadelphia in 2010, Nothing have since put out four full length records to much acclaim, with the band subsequently embarking on countless tours that have pushed Palermo to the limit. Late February 2026 sees the release of latest album ‘a short history of decay’, their first on new label, Run For Cover Records - an album that further reflects on a life lived.

We spoke with Nicky over Zoom a month ahead of release, as he got ready for the Nothing tour of Japan. We spoke about the record itself, as well as boozing and indulging on tour, a love of Wetherspoons, the pressure of dealing with a devoted fanbase and his incarceration.

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