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United States Nick Hexum has carved a multifaceted career as the lead vocalist of 311, a solo artist, and an entrepreneur in music technology.
Collaborated with The Movement on their deluxe edition, contributing to the song "So Cool."
Co-founded SKP.IO, a music business tech company and platform designed to provide promotional services and tools for artists to maintain independence and control over their music without major label contracts.
Hexum's independent label, under which 311 released their initial three independent albums: 'Dammit!', 'Unity', and 'Hydroponic'.
The record label 311 signed with in 1992, leading to the release of their first major label album, 'Music', and subsequent records.
Hexum's first band with Chad Sexton, Aaron Wills, and Jim Watson (then called Fish Hippos) opened for Fugazi at Sokol Auditorium.
Hexum has collaborated with musicians from Water Tower, such as Kenny Feinstein and Thomas Drinkard, on his solo EPs 'Waxing Nostalgic,' 'Full Memories', and 'Waning Time.' He also toured with Water Tower backing him on the 'Nothing But The Truth 2025' tour.
Collaborated on several releases, including singles "Crash Pad" b/w "King for a Day" (2019), "Under Your Window" b/w "Out of the Blue" (2019), and the album "George Clanton & Nick Hexum" (2020).
Nick Hexum is a part owner of the Union Omaha soccer team, based in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
Guest vocals on the song "Jump Right In" from their album 'Master of Styles'.
Contributed guitar on the track "It's A Rockin' World" from 'Chef Aid: The South Park Album'.
Provided vocals on the song "Stay On" from their self-titled album 'Sugar Ray'.
Featured on vocals for the song "Liftoff" from their album 'The Knife'.
Contributed vocals on the song "So Glad You Made It" from their album 'Swim Team'.
Provided vocals on "Age of Consent" from their album 'Act 1: Goodbye Friends of the Heavenly Bodies'.
Featured on vocals for the song "Head in the Clouds" from their album 'Autonomous'.
Provided vocals on the track "Business as Usual" from their album 'IM25'.
Contributed vocals on the song "Falling Down" from their album 'All The Colors'.
Provided vocals and guitar on the song "Everything You Do" from the album 'Everything You Do'.
Contributed vocals and guitar on the song "Golden Sun" from their album 'Golden Sun'.
Provided vocals on the song 'Armagideon Time'.
Provided vocals on 'Goodbye, Sunshine (Endless Summer)'.
Nick Hexum is known to support MusiCares, a non-profit organization that provides health and human services to music industry professionals.
Nick Hexum is known to support ChooseLove, a non-profit refugee aid organization.
Nick Hexum participates in events like the Empire State Building Run-Up to benefit blood cancer research for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Nicholas Lofton Hexum was born on April 12, 1970, in Madison, Wisconsin. His early life in Omaha, Nebraska, included formative musical experiences, such as meeting future 311 drummer Chad Sexton in the Westside Jazz Band. Hexum’s first rock ‘n’ roll performance was in junior high, under the band name The Clash. In 1985, he formed a band called The Eds with school friends, including future 311 lead guitarist Tim Mahoney. This early collaboration saw them performing at school functions and winning local battle of the bands. After The Eds disbanded, Hexum, Mahoney, and Sexton briefly formed Unity in 1988. Following a period where Mahoney and Sexton pursued college, Hexum, Sexton, Ward Bones, and Marcus Watkins reformed Unity and moved to Los Angeles seeking recognition. This group also disbanded, leading Hexum to Germany for a short period.
In 1990, Hexum received a call from Sexton, who had started a band called Fish Hippos with Aaron Wills and Jim Watson. Hexum joined, suggesting a name change to 311, which debuted on June 10, 1990, at Sokol Auditorium. From this point, Hexum took on the role of band manager and distributor, using a student loan to fund the recording of three independent albums—”Dammit!” (1990), “Unity” (1991), and “Hydroponic” (1992)—under his own label, What Have You Records. The band’s efforts culminated in a record deal with Capricorn Records in 1992, leading to their first major label album, “Music,” in 1993.
Beyond 311, Hexum initiated solo projects and entrepreneurial ventures. In 2013, he released “My Shadow Pages” with The Nick Hexum Quintet, an album showcasing a jazz and jam-influenced style, and toured during 2013 and 2014. In 2025, he began releasing solo EPs under his own name, starting with “Waxing Nostalgic” in February, followed by “Full Memories” in April, and “Waning Time” in August. These EPs leaned into Americana, acoustic singer-songwriter stylings, featuring collaborations and personal storytelling. He also co-founded SKP, a tech company designed to empower artists by providing distribution and marketing services outside traditional major label structures, allowing them to retain ownership of their music. He is also a part-owner of the Union Omaha soccer team.
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