Nigel Simpkins is the musical alias of Martin 'Cally' Callomon, a multifaceted artist renowned for his contributions as an art director, designer, and musician. In the 1970s, Cally showcased his talents as the drummer and songwriter for the punk band The Bears, and later, in the 1980s, with the indie group The Tea Set. Under the moniker Nigel Simpkins, he released tracks such as "Scattered Strategies" and "Times Encounter," which have been featured on NTS Radio. Beyond his musical endeavors, Cally serves as the executor of Nick Drake's estate and collaborates with Bill Drummond on the 'Penkiln Burn' arts project. ([nts.live](https://www.nts.live/artists/27246-nigel-simpkins?utm_source=openai))