Nico Padden’s powerhouse, sometimes quirky, & even sometimes vulnerable folk-rock songs on her sophomore album A Light in the Dark are born of her own self-destruction, missed/second/third chances in life, surrender, and rallying the strength to rise above her inner and outer demons. Nico sounds like a determined, She-Warrior carving a place for herself in a world where she doesn’t meet any neat, pre-determined mold. Her rich, catchy, hear felt songs and fiery, soulful voice are crowd-pleasers everywhere she performs. A multi-instrumentalist, Nico shifts effortlessly between accompanying herself on guitar, ukulele, & the piano. The album is a thrilling folk-rock adventure. Nico will make your feet tap, your hands clap, your mouth sing, & your heart burst open. "Ten Local Artists You Need to Check Out" -HerCampus "She writes songs about relationships that suggest the sensibility of such contemporary artists as Carole King." -The Floral Park Dispatch "a soulful singer & lyricist"- Smithtown Matters News "Big-voiced," -Barbara Hoffman, the New York Post "(Padden) plays her own brand of folky, Alanis Morissette-like compositions" - Newsday