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During the writing of her upcoming album ‘Italian Ice’, Nicole Atkins experienced a freak sinkhole accident turned life-altering revelation that led her to a new mantra: “Don’t be a bystander. Take action. Speak up. Make something. Live.” To this effect, the Jersey Shore-bred musician had a bold idea she’d typically brush off as unattainable: fuse the funky strut of her beloved French Electro music with the Italian Ice’s analog-focused Boardwalk Soul. And do it in Muscle Shoals, AL.

Atkins channels this fresh sound and attitude into ‘Domino’, a genre-pushing mission statement for living fully in trouble times. Citing additional inspirations like Prince and ‘Miss You’ by The Rolling Stones, Atkins delivers a groove-heavy pop gem with the utmost swagger: “I’m not gonna play / Safe and sound / When the world comes tumblin’, tumblin’ down.” In that respect, ‘Domino’ is not only the radio single off ‘Italian Ice’, but the vehicle for its central themes.

LISTEN TO DOMINO ON SOUNDCLOUDSPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE

Like each of the eleven tracks on Italian Ice, ‘Domino’ was recorded at the hallowed Muscle Shoals Sound Studio with a group of her “best musical friends” – who just happen to be Jim Sclavunos and David “Moose” Sherman of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Dap-Kings’ Binky Griptite, and drummer McKenzie Smith (St. Vincent, Midlake) – along with Spooner Oldham and David Hood of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Co-produced by Nicole and Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes), Italian Ice also features special guests Britt Daniel, Seth Avett, John Paul White and Erin Rae, and songs co-written with Daniel, Hamilton Leithauser and Carl Broemel.

Nicole Atkins is a songwriter and performer with a fearless and frank style. Fans of Atkins’ previous release Goodnight Rhonda Lee include Rolling Stone (which before named her a “Top 10 Artist to Watch”), Uncut, Mojo, NPR, and American Songwriter. In addition to writing, recording, and playing music, the Nashville-by-way-of-Asbury Park musician is an art school graduate who specialized in wildlife illustration and is an active painter. Nicole has also shared her original artwork with fans through her newly-launched Patreon page, Natkins Funhouse. Fans who join will have access to items from Nicole including hand-designed monthly calendars and seasonal 8×10 art prints – as well as exclusive content like unreleased videos, demos and brand new covers. Step inside the Natkins Funhouse on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/natkinsfunhouse

Nicole will tour ‘Italian Ice throughout 2020 and has confirmed a string of UK shows in May:
TUE 26TH MAY – THE MOTH CLUB, LONDON – TICKETS
WED 27TH MAY – BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB, LEEDS – TICKETS
THU 28TH MAY – THE CLUNY, NEWCASTLE – TICKETS
FRI 29TH MAY – RED ROOSTER FESTIVAL, EUSTON HALL – TICKETS
WATCH ‘CAPTAIN’ VIDEO HERE
‘ITALIAN ICE’ TRACKLISTING:
AM Gold
Mind Eraser
Domino
Forever
Captain
Never Going Home Again
St. Dymphna
Far From Home
A Road To Nowhere
These Old Roses
In The Splinters
Pre-Order Italian Ice here, including on 180 Gram Audiophile Black and limited-edition Translucent Ruby vinyl: www.nicoleatkins.com
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