4fro Nick is an LA-based indie rock band built around a story that starts on the island of Crete. Greek-born artist Nick Anastasakis is the project’s founder and driving force, someone who came of age in Crete, shaped his musical identity in New York, and eventually landed in Los Angeles where the band found its footing. The name itself tells the story: the “4” stands for the four musicians at the heart of the project, Nick, Leo, George, and Johnny, whose coming together as a unit sparked a creative run that produced 20 original recordings. What began as a fortunate collision of four like-minded players in the LA music scene evolved into a fully realized song-centered effort with a sound that pulls from indie rock, soul, groove, and psychedelia. The Don’t Waste My Time (LA mix) EP, dropping June 16, 2026, is the latest output from that creative partnership, and it showcases the band at their most focused and self-assured.
Track by Track
1. Don’t Waste My Time (LA mix)
The lead track and the EP’s centerpiece. It blends indie rock energy with soul and groove in a way that feels timeless rather than trend-conscious, moving with an unhurried confidence that suits the subject matter well. The psychedelic undertones give it an atmospheric depth that lingers well after the track ends. There is an introspective quality to the vocal delivery that sits naturally against the more energetic instrumental arrangement, and the interplay between the four musicians gives the track a live, breathing quality that studio recordings often lose. The LA mix designation brings a specific sonic openness to the piece, giving it room to stretch and move.
2. Get There Before Noon (LA2 mix)
A companion piece with a music video already live on YouTube, and it carries the same spirit and philosophical energy as the lead track. The lyrics explore the tension between external pressure and personal identity, the push and pull between being told who you are and knowing it for yourself. Lines like “all you have to do is say I am me” and “I got to live this life, not yesterday” give the song a directness that suits the band’s approach. The LA2 mix adds its own textural dimension, and the four-piece dynamic is felt throughout in the rhythmic interplay and layered feel of the production.
Final Thoughts
The Don’t Waste My Time (LA mix) EP is a sharp, well-crafted snapshot of what 4fro Nick is building. The backstory of this band, a Greek-born founder who came through New York and built something in Los Angeles with three other musicians across 20 original recordings, gives the music a sense of real journey behind it. The genre fluidity across both tracks feels natural rather than calculated, and the band’s chemistry as a unit comes through clearly. This is a project worth following.
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