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Nicole Simone (born March 18, 1985) known professionally as Late July, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer based out of Toronto and Los Angeles. Described variously as indie pop, orchestral pop or alternative pop.

Early Life And Education
Nicole 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 Simone 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. She attended Solana Highlands Public School before attending Cardinal Carter Catholic High School in Aurora, Ontario. While in high school Simone began teaching herself music and working after school at a local record store called Sound City. Through working at the record store Simone 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.