Nicole Atkins

Unfortunately much of the music industry, especially indie-rock is dominated by male artist. There are a select few female singers who can hold their own and make an impact in scene. There are also female performers who are hidden treasures, such as Nicole Atkins.

Atkins has actually been around for a while, since 2002 to be exact. Though it wasn’t until 2005 when she and her band: Nicole Atkins and The Sea (now re-named Nicole Atkins and The Black Sea) were noticed.

Her music is known as “pop-noir” and she has been compared to Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis. She has a very seductive voice and most of the time you envision her in a 1920’s lounge singing on a piano. However, the great thing about her is her ability to change that like with the song “Brooklyn’s On Fire” which instantly puts you in a feel good kind of mood.

She’s definitely an artist to follow and she is coming out with a new album in January, 2011. She's also currently on tour and will be visiting California, New York and Washington, among other places. Visit her website for more information.

Text Michelle Manetti