Nicole Atkins

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. One of my earliest musical memories was being in 6th grade and going to the shop to by a New Kids tape so I could fit in but I didn't like it. My uncle got me Traffic's "John Barleycorn Must Die" instead and I immediately wanted to start my own band. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Brian Eno, Taking Tiger Mountain By Strategy Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Imperial Bedroom Lee Hazlewood, The Very Special World of Lee Hazlewood (Expanded Edition) These are just 3 off the top of my head but when I want to feel calm, inspired or need to forget the world, I go to these three incredible albums often. I love the production, the arrangements and all the incredible melodies. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “A Night of Serious Drinking” I wrote this song with my good friend, Bad Seed, Jim Sclavunos. I wanted to write about a toxic love affair that went on too long and I wanted it to sound like a lost Dean Martin track. This song is one of my favorite things Ive ever made.