About

Nicole Lombardi

Artist, Entrepreneur, Producer, Visionary

Nicole Lombardi is a singer, songwriter, producer, performer, entrepreneur, and creative leader whose career has moved seamlessly across music, business, philanthropy, and innovation.

From charting international dance records to scaling successful ventures and supporting meaningful community initiatives, Nicole has built a legacy defined by creativity, intelligence, and impact.

A Life of Creativity

Raised in Washington, D.C., and later moving to New York City at age thirteen, Nicole Lombardi immersed herself in the performing arts from an early age. She trained at the School of American Ballet and attended the Professional Children's School before continuing her studies at New York University Tisch School of the Arts and later George Washington University.

Those formative years in Washington and New York shaped Nicole’s creative voice and entrepreneurial mindset, laying the foundation for a career that would span industries and disciplines.

Breaking Boundaries in Music

Nicole is best known as one-half of Spalding Rockwell, the genre-defying duo formed with Mary Louise Perlman (Platt). Emerging from New York’s music scene, the group developed a signature sound that blended performing arts school originality, punk attitude, and electronic energy.

Their rise included early industry recognition through management ties with Jennifer Lopez’s management company and performances at iconic venues, including CBGB.

Spalding Rockwell became internationally recognized through club hits, acclaimed releases, and collaborations that helped define an era of dance and electroclash music.

Career Highlights

Co-wrote, performed, produced, and engineered internationally recognized dance records
Collaborated with Armand Van Helden on the hit single Hear My Name
Worked with artists, producers, and creatives across music, fashion, and film
Featured in publications including Vogue Italia, Vibe, and W Magazine
Appeared in film projects, including New Rose Hotel

Beyond the Stage

Nicole’s success extends well beyond entertainment. As a business leader, she has helped grow a prominent health and wellness company in the Washington, D.C. region, leading strategic business development and long-term revenue growth.

Her ability to merge creativity with operational excellence has made her equally effective in business as on stage.

Purpose-Driven Leadership

Nicole has consistently invested in the communities around her through philanthropy, arts advocacy, fundraising, and educational initiatives.

Her work has included support for organizations involved in the performing arts, humanitarian outreach, historic preservation, wellness initiatives, and cultural education. She has also contributed to projects associated with the Smithsonian Institution and numerous civic organizations throughout Washington, D.C., and Annapolis.

Spalding Rockwell

The Legacy Nicole Lombardi Built

Spalding Rockwell is the groundbreaking musical duo of Nicole Lombardi and Mary Louise Perlman (Platt), known for their originality, genre-blending sound, and influential presence in New York’s music scene.

Emerging during a transformative era in dance and electroclash culture, Spalding Rockwell fused punk energy, electronic production, and a style to create a sound entirely their own. Their early momentum led to management ties with Jennifer Lopez’s management company and performances at legendary venues, including CBGB.

The duo gained international recognition through acclaimed releases, charting collaborations, and a reputation for creative independence. Nicole and ML were among a new generation.

Signature Highlights

International success through collaborations, including Hear My Name with Armand Van Helden
Acclaimed releases, including Kate and Kate: The Remixes
Influential presence in the early electroclash and dance music movement
Recognized for hands-on artistry across songwriting, vocals, production, and engineering
A lasting legacy as innovators in independent music culture

Chart Positions

Hear My Name, written by Armand Van Helden and Spalding Rockwell (2004), charted across the world:

United Kingdom

#1 UK Dance Chart
#1 MTV Dance UK
#32 UK Singles Chart

Australia

#1 Club Chart (peaks #1 / #2 / #4)
#32 Singles Chart
Added to MTV Australia, 4/15/04

United States

#19 Hot Dance Singles
#28 US Dance Singles Chart
#35 Electronic Albums Chart

Germany

#3 MTV Dance
#5 MTV Dance
#9 Dance Chart

Belgium

#1 Dance Chart

Switzerland

#1 DJ Charts

Brazil

#27 Dance Chart

Finland

#39 Dance Chart

Sweden

Charted — Billboard

Press & Media Coverage

Selected Releases

Discography

Kate

The acclaimed full-length release from Spalding Rockwell showcases Nicole's work as a vocalist, writer, producer, and engineer.

Spotify Apple Music

Hear My Name

A standout collaboration with Armand Van Helden that earned international chart success and broad media recognition.