Summary: Accompanied by melancholy lyrics, and bringing to mind a blend of Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn and Jenny Lewis, Nicole Atkins grew up in Neptune, NJ. After a few years playing in North Carolina with an alternative country band, she returned to the tri-state area playing solo gigs in New York City. Nearly broke and ready to give up her music for a day job, Atkins struck a deal with Columbia records as a result of a strong demo and impressive performances. She released the Bleeding Diamonds EP while assembling her band Nicole Atkins the Sea. She was named by Rolling Stones as an artist to watch and released her first full length album entitled Neptune City. On this weeks show, Nicole Atkins chats with host Brandon Brophy at Lee's Palace in Toronto. She shares her insight about writing songs, working with a band, getting discovered, and her ongoing experience with Speech Level Singing.
