New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Pop songwriter and performer, Lio Nicol released her first single, "Blame," a moving pop anthem that elucidates what it is to realize it's time to let go. The track finds the singer in her most vulnerable state as she details the confusion and pain felt during a one-sided breakup. "
Blame" is now available on iTunes and Spotify.
Lio Nicol takes listeners through the emotions that are felt when a relationship goes south. The song opens with a catchy beat as Nicol sings brutally honest lyrics, "I don't know where we went wrong, feeling my heart turning stone; you're not the only one in pain, I'm not the only one to blame." Nicol explains, "Overall, 'Blame' is about two people who never really were on the same page and it finally hits one of them, but not the other." Lio Nicol purposely writes storytelling lyrics that are open to interpretation so her listeners can decide for themselves what the songs are about. "I don't ever like to say too much about a song because I want people to feel exactly how they need to at the time of listening to it." Produced by
Wesley Switzer of
Milestone Studios, "
Blame" beautifully encompasses Lio Nicol's incredible vocal ability and is the first single off of her debut EP, 1, due out in early 2017.
A former biology major, Lio Nicol dropped out of the University of Montana to pursue a music career in California. The talented pianist and guitarist found her niche in songwriting, which was initially inspired by her biggest musical influence,
Diane Warren. With her five_octave vocal range and indie-pop melodies, Nicol has been compared to a young
Mariah Carey meets Florence Welch. Lio Nicol is known for her impressive stage presence and has performed all over North
America at a variety of festivals and venues such as the Dragon Boat Festival, Durango Expo, House of Blues in San
Diego and many others.
Lio Nicol's unique blend of sage and sass has allowed her to capture the hearts of new music fans. "
Blame" is available for download on iTunes and for streaming on Spotify. Follow Lio Nicol by visiting her website at www.LioNicol.com.
