Ida Maria started out as an 'arty punk singer.' The producer that first gave her this label told her that she couldn't write pop music. She told him to fuck off. The result of that little informal challenge is Fortress Around My Heart, the Norwegian singer's debut album that expertly blends her throaty punk vocals with an infectious pop sensibility. From the lead single and opening track of the album, 'Oh My God,' you can immediately tell that this chick has got something special. She doesn't sing, she pours ...