Interview: Chicago rock group Long Gone debuts new single, talks influences and vision for the future
Chicago pop-rock group Long Gone are ready to take on the scene with their debut single, “Heads Down”. Atlas spoke with vocalist Matt DeSchepper, guitarist Patrick Smith and drummer Trevor Hancock via email about the band’s new music, unconventional influences and what’s coming up for Long Gone. Atlas: What is the story of Long Gone? […]
Interview: Boston Manor’s Henry Cox talks new sound, new music and the future of the band
Boston Manor returned to Arizona’s Nile Theater on Halloween with a new album and a new sound in tow. The band provided direct support for Real Friends’ fall tour, incorporating old and new songs into their stellar setlist. Atlas sat down with singer Henry Cox before their set to talk the band’s new direction, the […]
Interview: Thunderpussy’s Ruby Dunphy talks creative process and the battle to trademark their name
Seattle rock band Thunderpussy is making headlines for more than just their brand of female punk rock. The band has been petitioning the United States Supreme Court for the right to trademark their name, going against a law prohibiting the trademark of offensive language. Atlas spoke with drummer Ruby Dunphy ahead of the band’s supporting […]
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, […]