Nickel Eye is an alternative rock band, primarily known as the solo project of Nikolai Fraiture, who is also the bassist for The Strokes. The band, formed in 2008, is recognized for a soundscape that blends indie rock with a touch of folk, distinctly different from Fraiture's work with The Strokes. Notable for its introspective lyrics and melodic bass lines, Nickel Eye's most influential work is arguably its debut album, "The Time of the Assassins". The band's musical offerings are significant as they offer insight into Fraiture's individual artistic capabilities outside of his association with The Strokes.