The Boys Next Door was an Australian post-punk band formed in 1973 and disbanded in 1980. The band consisted of Nick Cave (vocals, keyboards, harmonica), Mick Harvey (guitar, bass, organ), Rowland S. Howard (guitar), Tracy Pew (bass), and Phill Calvert (drums). Nick Cave's haunting vocal technique and gothic themes made The Boys Next Door a unique band, with a sound that would later influence other gothic rock/post-punk artists in Australia and overseas.

To learn how to sing like Nick Cave, first, it's important to understand the basics of vocal technique and voice classification. Vocal range and voice type are important concepts to understand and can be determined by taking the Singing Carrots' vocal range test. Understanding your vocal range and type will help you identify which songs by Nick Cave are most suitable for your voice and which techniques you should emphasize.

Nick Cave's unique vocal style combines a melancholic crooning with guttural growls and screams that push the limits of his baritone range. To develop your technique, start by analyzing your own voice using Singing Carrots' article on "How to analyze your voice." Focus on breathing, open mouth, and throat to achieve an unforced natural sound like Nick Cave's. This can be achieved by practicing the breathing basics as explained in Singing Carrots' article "Breathing basics" and "Breath support."

For vocal exercises, Singing Carrots offers a variety of videos that can assist you with specific techniques. Exercises such as the "How to Growl Exercise," the "Sustain Vocal," and the "Stop Sounding Nasal" are particularly helpful for those looking to develop style and technique similar to Nick Cave's.

To really dive into the sound of Nick Cave and The Boys Next Door, check out their iconic track "Shivers" showcasing Nick Cave's melancholic and dark crooning. Other recommended tracks include "Big-Jesus-Trash-Can" and "Hamlet (Pow, Pow, Pow)."

Singing Carrots also has a singing course going over singing theory and practical tips. Checkout Singing Carrots' educational singing course, perfect for beginner and intermediate singers.

Incorporating these practical tips and Singing Carrots' resources into your singing routine will assist you in developing your own unique vocal style and technique, that will allow you to sing like Nick Cave, and create a sound all of your own.