Nicole Simone

Nicole Simone (born March 18, 1985), known professionally as Late July, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. She is described variously as indie pop, orchestral pop, or alternative pop.

Nicole Simone
BornMarch 18, 1985
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other namesLate July
OccupationSinger-songwriter, actress
Known forLate July and Redemption Paws
Websitelatejulyofficial.com

Early life and education

Simone was born March 18, 1985, in Toronto, Ontario. She is first generation Canadian, as her father is from Sicily and her mother is of Irish descent. When she was an infant, her family moved to Tampa Bay, Florida, and then to Del Mar, California, where she spent most of her childhood with much of her extended family.[1] She attended Solana Highlands Public School before attending Cardinal Carter Catholic High School in Aurora, Ontario. While in high school, she began teaching herself music and working after school at a local record store called Sound City. Through working at the record store, she became obsessed with Tom Waits, Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith and Stephen Malkmus. When she was 17, she began working with the A&R team at Sony Music Canada. Simone received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from York University and graduated from Seneca College Independent Music Production program.

Music

Simone began writing music and singing at the age of 12 after an accident at school where a TV fell on her head crushing her vocal box. She is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, drums, and piano.

Her debut EP, Side Swept, was released in 2010 and features the guitar, bass, and keyboard work of Adrian Ellis.[2] From that EP, two singles were featured in the web series Out with Dad: "Side Swept" in season 1, episode 4[3] and "A Well Kept Secret" in season 1, episode 7.[4] Her follow-up EP, Hospital Quiet, was released in 2011. The single "What's Left" was featured in season 2, episode 5[5] of the web series Out with Dad. The single "Truth or Dare" from her third EP, When the Curtain Falls, is on the soundtrack for the film How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town.[6] Her fourth EP, Marathon, was released in 2017.[7] Throughout 2019 and 2020, she has released a series of singles, including "Confetti",[8] "Calling to the Moon",[9][10] and "Cloud and Crown".[11] These singles along with several upcoming release will be included on her fifth EP, Oceania.

Film and television

In 2020, Simone made her writing and on screen debut in the miniseries On a List,[12][13] which follows a couple who take on difficult tasks in order to fast-track through dating.

Charity work

Simone is the founder of Redemption Paws,[14][15] a Canadian registered charity that helps re-home at-risk dogs affected by natural disasters and climate change.[16][17][18][19][20]

In 2020, Simone advocated for Redemption Paws and other charitable organizations to be allowed into the United States in order to continue disaster rescue work for dogs due to the economic effects of COVID-19.[21] Permission to her organization was granted via Minister of Public Safety, Bill Blair.[22]

Discography

Singles

  • "Side Swept" (2010)
  • "A Well Kept Secret" (2010)
  • "What's Left" (2011)
  • "Not Your Lover" (2012)
  • "Meant" (2017)
  • "Charred" (2019)
  • "Love Is a War" (2019)
  • "Actor vs. Their" (2019)
  • "Monster" (2019)
  • "Confetti" (2019)[23][24]
  • "Calling to the Moon" (2020)[25]
  • "Broken Cigarettes" (2020)
  • "Cloud & Crown" (2020)
  • "Riptide" (2020)
  • "Echoes" (2020)
  • "What's Left" (2020)
  • "Please Come Home (Under the Christmas Tree)"

EPs

  • Side Swept (2010)
  • Hospital Quiet (2011)
  • When the Curtain Falls (2012)
  • Marathon (2017)
  • Oceania (2021)

References
  1. Hafey, Lisa (2020-03-10). "It's Mid-March But We Speak To Late July About Her Life, Inspirations, And Music". Essentially Pop. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  2. Ellis, Adrian. "Late July – Side Swept | Adrian Ellis". Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  3. Kara, Producer (2011-07-02). "1.04 "Party Out"". Out With Dad. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  4. Kara, Producer (2011-07-05). "1.07 "Chemistry with Vanessa"". Out With Dad. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  5. Leaver, Director Jason (2011-09-01). "2.05 "Striking Out"". Out With Dad. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  6. "How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town Soundtrack (2016)". www.soundtrack.net. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  7. "Interview with a passionate songwriter and artist Late July, who followed her musical passion despite having vocal chords injury - Press Release - Digital Journal". www.digitaljournal.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  8. "Late July Releases New Music Video "Confetti"". Elicit Magazine. 2019-12-23. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  9. Melanson, Jenna. "PREMIERE - Late July releases video for "Calling to the Moon" | Canadian Beats Media". Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  10. "Late July Releases Emotionally Euphoric New Single,"Calling To The Moon"". Vents Magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  11. Jansen, Roger (2020-06-29). "Late July – "Cloud & Crown"". Jansen's Jamz. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
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  13. "Vents Magazine".
  14. Edwards, Samantha (2018-03-21). "How millennials turned owning a rescue dog into a social cause". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  15. "These adorable, adoptable dogs were rescued from Hurricane Harvey". Toronto Life. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  16. Musselman, John (2020-06-02). "How Canada-U.S. travel restrictions are affecting dog rescue charities". Toronto. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  17. Boisse, Meagan; readersdigest.ca. "How Canadians Are Rescuing Homeless Dogs from Hurricane Harvey". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
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  22. "Toronto Sun".
  23. "Late July Releases New Music Video "Confetti"". Elicit Magazine. 2019-12-23. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  24. Records, Broken 8 (2019-12-19). "Watch: Late July – 'Confetti'". BROKEN 8 RECORDS. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  25. Jess (2020-01-10). "Release: Late July Release The Brand New Single "Calling To The Moon"!". Fierce & Fabulous Revolution. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
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