Artist: Nicole Atkins
Title: Mondo Amore
Background: The Brooklyn, N.Y.-based singer-songwriter replaces her entire band and turns on the electricity for her third album.
Who will love it: Fans of Led Zeppelin and early Heart
Why you should care: Atkins has a stellar voice, but it's the guitar playing that makes Mondo Amore stand out. She certainly doesn't sound like a Brooklyn girl.
Key Tracks: "Vultures," "Heavy Boots," "Cry Cry Cry"
