New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Today,
Nicole Atkins releases "Domino," the French electro-inspired, Muscle Shoals-recorded radio single from her upcoming album Italian Ice. The track takes listeners on a strut through the singer-songwriter's hometown Jersey Shore, in all its wild magic and scrappy beauty. "
Domino" finds Atkins pushing genre boundaries to glorious effect. Specifically inspired by Prince, The Rolling Stones' "Miss You," and the Shore boardwalk's many curiosities, "
Domino" is a groove-heavy pop gem with the utmost swagger. It's her mission statement for living fully in a troubled world: "I'm not gonna play / Safe and sound / When the world comes tumblin', tumblin' down."
Pre-Order Italian Ice here, including on 180 Gram Audiophile
Black and limited-edition Translucent Ruby vinyl: www.nicoleatkins.com
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"), 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 8x10 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, with a selection of upcoming dates below and additional shows to be added.
ITALIAN ICE TRACKLIST
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
NICOLE ATKINS TOUR DATES
4/16 - The Moroccan Lounge - Los Angeles, CA+
4/17 - Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco, CA+
4/20 - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR+
4/21 - Tractor Tavern - Seattle, WA+
4/24 -
Globe Hall - Denver, CO+
4/27 - 04 Center - Austin, TX*
4/28 - Heights Theater - Houston, TX*
4/29 - The Kessler - Dallas, TX*
4/30 - Chickie Wah Wah - New Orleans, LA**
6/26 - Levitt Shell - Memphis, TN
6/28 - Festival Charleston - Charleston, WV
6/30 - Mr. Smalls Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
7/3 - The Peach
Music Festival - Scranton, PA
7/4 - The Stephen Talkhouse - Amagansett, NY
7/7 - The Sinclair - Cambridge, MA
7/9 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY
7/11 - U Street
Music Hall - Washington, DC
8/8 - Bellwether Festival - Wilmington, OH
8/12 - Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL
8/14 - Turf Club - Minneapolis, MN
+ with Vera Sola
* with War & Treaty
** with John Paul White
