Artist Spotlight: Charming Liars writes their ‘Golden State’ anthem, talks tour memories and quarantine
Charming Liars have had a busy few years. The international (Los Angeles and UK) rock group has been churning out music- most recently, a pair of singles that are pointing the band in a lofty new direction. With the abrupt postponement of their European tour with Palaye Royale due to COVID-19, the band is now […]
Artist Spotlight: Love Ghost releases satirical new track, talks music video shenanigans and dream collabs
Los Angeles’ own Love Ghost are back with new single “Chasin’ Money and Bitches”. The satirical track parodies the life of a “typical” young person in LA, living it up as they cruise down Sunset with the top down. Atlas spoke with singer Finnegan Bell about this funny new song, the shenanigans behind the video […]
Artist Spotlight: Arrested Youth keeps it on the Brightside with new single; talks connecting with like-minded supporters in the Quarantine Sessions
“We released “Brightside” at a strange time.” Arrested Youth’s Ian Johnson took a break from re-configuring his studio setup to chat with Atlas last week. With the release of their newest song, the band captured the current state of the world….without even knowing how timely the track would be. Now, Johnson hosts weekly Quarantine Sessions […]
Artist Spotlight: Elohim talks mental health in music, new single and excellent breakfast food
Elohim has some unfinished business. The LA-based singer-songwriter-producer triple threat just cut her Group Therapy Tour short amid coronavirus concerns, but she has overcome plenty of hurdles before this one. Although it was the ultimate flex to use the Hebrew word for “God” as her stage name, Elohim got her start as an anonymous creator […]
Artist Spotlight: The Gutter Daisies release “American Pie”; talk humble beginnings and their love of Green Day and pretzels
Los Angeles trio The Gutter Daisies have gone from a basement punk rock band to the next group to storm the scene. Their latest singles bring a sense of frustration aimed at social media and the phony emotion that comes with the death of a celebrity. Atlas spoke with singer Doug Rockwell and drummer Mike […]
Artist Spotlight: You, Me, and Everyone We Know reunites with new single; talks comeback and glimpsing enlightenment
This year has brought about some high profile band reunions, including the return of You, Me, and Everyone We Know. The brainchild and passion project of Ben Liebsch and company, YMAEWK quietly disbanded in 2016 citing struggles with mental health and addiction. 2020 brought the group out of the woodwork, however, after a series of […]
Artist Spotlight: Motives releases intense new album; drummer talks tour memories, 2020 plans
Cleveland hardcore band Motives released their second album, Death Throes, today. The record is a balance between singer Ian Slagle’s gritty vocals with melodic instrumentation by guitarists Kevin Burrows and Chris Hanford, bassist Daniel Ackerman and drummer Mike Taddeo. The band is currently on the road with AVOID, but Taddeo took a few moments to […]
Artist Spotlight: DED singer Joe Cotela announces new album, talks brutal singles and taking over the rock world
Arizona rock band DED is following up their impressive 2017 debut with two brutal new singles today. This release under Suretone Records will be the first of a multiple-year deal with ADA Worldwide for exclusive distribution. Singer Joe Cotela, guitarist David Ludlow, bassist Kyle Koelsch and drummer Matt Reinhard have taken the rock and metal […]
Artist Spotlight: Five North unleash Scumbag EP, talk Blink-182 and their partnership with John Feldmann
SoCal pop punk group Five North have unleashed their sound to the world with their debut EP, Scumbag. The band, made up of best friends Tyler Posey, Kyle Murphy and Scott Eckel, are bringing their love of classic sounds and plenty of memorable experiences to this eight-song debut. Atlas chatted with the band via email […]
Artist Spotlight: Rags and Riches talk upcoming releases, positivity and the blessing of music
Kentucky group Rags and Riches are just starting their upward climb to be the next pop sensation in your ears. The pop rock brothers (and their band) recently released their latest single, with plans for more music and touring in 2020. Atlas spoke with vocalist Tanner Whitt between current tour stops about influences, 2020 plans […]