Interview: Vinyl Theatre’s Keegan Calmes talks bringing new album Starcruiser to life
Vinyl Theatre is back with their latest album Starcruiser. They’re taking these new tunes on the road this fall. Before their stop in Phoenix, AZ, on October 22, Atlas sat down with singer Keegan Calmes to talk new music and the shifting music industry. Atlas: Can you walk us through the story of Vinyl Theatre? Keegan: We […]
Interview: Nashville-raised morgxn fuses vulnerable lyrics with moody alt-pop for emotional debut album
Morgxn arrives to our interview sporting a tie-dye jean jacket, funky green-lens sunglasses, and sunny yellow fingernails. The pink hair is gone, and he’s looking to maybe try yellow, he says. That first impression was the perfect snapshot of him, an artist who has finally come into his own now that he has a way […]
Interview: Philly rockers Ceramic Animal on touring, the red suit uniform and their master plan
Psych-rock band Ceramic Animal had years of experience as a local band in the Philadelphia area before gaining notice with their first record The Cart, eight tracks blending the psychedelia and indie rock we’ve come to love from Tame Impala and related artists. Currently on their Nasty U.S. Tour of Truth, Ceramic Animal will stop […]
Interview: Saint Slumber’s Josh Perna on soundtracks, social media and New York
After ten years of jumping from band to band, Philadelphia-area friends Josh Perna and Aaron Brown formed alt-pop band Saint Slumber, an ambitious project that pairs dreamy soundscapes with the rhythms and percussion of alt rock greats. The two are currently in the midst of a three part, self made EP series, Youth, led by […]
Interview: Half Access founder talks need for accessible spaces for disabled music fans, launches new resource website
In the summer of 2017, Portland resident and avid concertgoer Cassie Wilson, frustrated with the lack of accessible venues in her area, started Half Access. The nonprofit organization aims to provide information and outreach for disabled music fans to be able to attend shows safely around the country. With the launch of the company’s revamped […]
Interview: Sophomore Slump Fest founders talk humble beginnings, Weird Al Yankovic and fest’s future
The 2018 Sophomore Slump Fest happens this Saturday, August 25, in Durham, NC. The pop-punk lineup includes powerhouses like Microwave, Forever Came Calling and more. We spoke to festival founders Eric Peterson and Liz Mercer about the fest’s humble beginnings to their dream future lineup. Atlas Artist Group: What’s the origin story of Sophomore Slump? […]
Interview: Knox Hamilton talk favorite songs and the Music Modernization Act
Retro indie pop quartet Knox Hamilton makes the kind of music that inherently feels like summer: a danceable fusion of synths and classic rock that evokes 80s pop and long road trips down the coast. The group began with brothers Boots and Cobo Copeland (vocals and drums, respectively) growing up in Little Rock, AR, […]
Interview: Chicago’s Little Crown leaves ukulele music in pursuit of 80s-style alt pop
When Phoenix Butler visited Chicago, she was planning to go home to New Orleans. Instead, she stayed and started playing music again following a brief hiatus after high school. With influences from Amy Winehouse to zydeco to Chvrches, the result was Little Crown, a pop rock project that focuses on danceable melodies and dynamic instrumentation. […]
Interview: Charming Liars talk darker new album, respecting the craft and Sir Elton John
Sunday in Phoenix was night of rock and roll and really great hair. Los Angeles trio Charming Liars took the stage at Crescent Ballroom for their opening slot on tour with Dorothy and promptly blew us all away. Singer Kiliyan Maguire’s soaring vocals, backed by guitarist Karnig Manoukian and bassist Mike Kruger, made Charming Liars […]
Interview: The Unlikely Candidates talk touring, new music and the castle in Malibu
Texas rockers The Unlikely Candidates have been jamming in clubs and amphitheaters alike over the last several years. Atlas caught up with singer Kyle Morris, guitarist Cole Male and bassist Jared Hornbeek before their show at Pub Rock on Tuesday. The guys talk everything from their dream castle in Malibu to why they still love […]