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 […]
Interview: *repeat repeat turn real-life romance into “sweet punk” partnership
They’re madly in love, they’re animal fanatics, and they’re waiting for the day to move to the Netherlands. Meet your new favorite band, surf-y punk rock group *repeat repeat. Atlas met up with Jared and Kristyn at a dive bar in the Phoenix area where Jared spent many a night in college playing pool and […]
Artist Spotlight: Gianni Taylor is R&B’s next sensation
You heard it here first: Hollywood transplant Gianni Taylor is your new R&B obsession. Currently holding down a stellar opening gig for Marc E. Bassy on the Gossip Columns Tour, Taylor is ready to bring his silky vocals and honest lyrics to new audiences across the country and around the world. Despite his self-professed nerves […]