Nicole Atkins

Nicole Atkins stands out as a musician whose sound draws from Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell, and Wilco. Born in Neptune, New Jersey, she is an American singer-songwriter. In 2005, she formed the band Nicole Atkins & the Sea, which quickly attracted attention from record labels. By January 2006, she had signed with Columbia Records after a bidding war.

Her debut album, Neptune City, was recorded in Sweden with producer Tore Johansson. Initially scheduled for a July 2007 release, the album was pushed back to October 30, 2007, at the request of Columbia co-chairman Rick Rubin, who wanted it re-mastered. When it finally came out, the album reached number six on the Heatseekers Middle Atlantic Chart and number twenty on Billboard's Top Heatseekers.

Since then, Atkins has released several critically acclaimed albums and EPs. She has collaborated with artists such as AC Newman, Cotton Mather, the Old 97s, Fatboy Slim, and David Byrne. She is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. At 47 years old, she has brown hair, green eyes, and an average build. Her music continues to find new listeners, with her Instagram following at 36k.