Interview with Nicole Atkins

Three years ago, I caught a particularly memorable episode of The Late Show with Conan O’Brien. Yes, Coco told some jokes and interviewed Hulk Hogan, but it was pop noir artist Nicole Atkins who caught my attention with her performance of “Maybe Tonight,” the lead track from 2007’s critically acclaimed major label debut, Neptune City.… Continue reading Interview with Nicole Atkins

Nicole Atkins releases free download of ā€œVulturesā€ from new LP

The wait forĀ Mondo Amore, the second full length LP for Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea due Jan. 25,Ā just got a little easier. Today, the band released a free download (update: now apparently with a redeem codeĀ now no redeem code necessary) of “Vultures,” one of my personal favorites since its live debut in mid-2008. The… Continue reading Nicole Atkins releases free download of ā€œVulturesā€ from new LP

Nicole Atkins announces sophomore LP and 7ā€³ release dates

For those patiently awaiting the sophomore record by Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea, the wait is, well, not quite over. On Thursday’s Beyond Beyond is Beyond radio show, the pop-noir artist revealed that her much anticipated Neptune City follow-up, titled Mondo Amore, is finished but slated for a Jan. 25 release date through New… Continue reading Nicole Atkins announces sophomore LP and 7ā€³ release dates

iTunes Mixery

For those who donā€™t know, this is the eleventh iTunes Mixery. Hereā€™s how it goes: I play iTunes on shuffle -> tell you which song comes up -> provide the mp3 and a tidbit -> continue until five songs and embarrassment are complete. Again, nothingā€™s off-limits ā€“ I donā€™t ā€œfix the mixā€. Have a look… Continue reading iTunes Mixery