Nicholas James David Hodgson (born 20 October 1977) is an English drummer, backing vocalist, and songwriter, formerly of the indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs.

He later met Ricky Wilson and Andrew "Whitey" White at a mod night called Move on Up at The Underground in Leeds.

Together with bandmate Ricky Wilson, Hodgson started the Leeds club night Pigs "to give us something to look forward to".

[2] Hodgson is a founding member of Leeds indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs, and their drummer and main backing vocalist between 2003 and 2012.

[10] On 30 April 2024, the NME announced that Hodgson had formed a new band called "Everyone Says Hi", featuring members from The Kooks, Dead 60s and Howling Bells.

[15] Hodgson has worked with The Vamps, Kodaline, Olly Murs, Nina Nesbitt, Lower Than Atlantis, Dua Lipa, John Newman, Hurts, Dagny and James Arthur.

[16] He co-wrote the lead song, "Feels Like Summer" for the Oscar, Golden Globe and Bafta-nominated film, Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015).