Artist Spotlight: Blackstarkids releases new single; talks new album and performing at Riot Fest
After releasing one of the best albums of 2020 and immediately becoming an Atlas favorite, Blackstarkids aren’t slowing down one bit. The trio of Ty, Gabe and Deiondre took their first Riot Fest by storm this past weekend, as attendees couldn’t help but stop and catch the vibes. Atlas caught up with the band to […]
Artist Spotlight: The Front Bottoms’ Brian Sella talks new single, returning to the road and getting back to basics
On the heels of their 2020 album In Sickness and In Flames, The Front Bottoms are finally returning to the road. Atlas spoke with singer Brian Sella about the album, what to expect on the road and getting back to the basics. Atlas Artist Group: With your latest album out, along with the new single, […]
Artist Spotlight: L E A releases ‘Pebbles’, talks upcoming music and creative inspiration
Los Angeles alt-pop artist L E A released her latest single, “Pebbles”, on July 29 and it’s already a fabulous addition to our summer playlists. After answering the creative call of an Andy Grammer TikTok, the song was born and its vibes are as spontaneous and impulsive as the manner in which it was created. […]
Artist Spotlight: Katastro releases new album ‘Sucker’, talks creative process and making their best songs yet
Arizona multi-genre group Katastro was sidelined during the pandemic after their spring 2020 tour was abruptly cancelled. The quartet didn’t let that slow them down- instead they hit the studio and created their strongest album to date. Sucker is 12 tracks that show off the immense talent of the band and promises to translate to […]
Artist Spotlight: A Story Told talks returning to the band, upcoming album and the new American dream
Pop-rock band A Story Told has returned with their first full length album since 2017. After taking time away to work on side projects, the band reconvened with a fresh mindset and 12 tracks to go along with it. Atlas spoke with Alex Chaney and Josh Allen about making the album, rediscovering their love for […]
Artist Spotlight: Oliver Francis is in the ‘Penthouse’ with new single; talks more music and uplifting his team
Genre-hopping, self-produced rising star Oliver Francis is back with another new single. “Penthouse”, released June 29, was created in under a week and is already a contender for song of the summer. Atlas sat down with Francis to talk all things new music, producing in his bedroom studio and uplifting the people working behind the […]
Artist Spotlight: Arrested Youth talks Nonfiction, writing from a hopeful perspective and upcoming tour plans
Arrested Youth’s long-awaited album is finally here! Created pre-COVID, Nonfiction captures Ian Johnson’s journey in 15 stellar tracks. Atlas sat down with Ian to talk about the new music, writing in a stream of consciousness and his upcoming tour. Atlas Artist Group: This week is exciting because this album has been a long time coming, right? Ian […]
Artist Spotlight: Marlo the Barbarian talks pandemic creativity, inspiring new artists and upcoming music
Los Angeles based singer Marlo the Barbarian has found her voice- and she’s ready for everyone to hear it. With the recent release of her Blue Roses EP, Marlo is on track to put out even more music in 2021 as the industry slowly starts to move forward again. Atlas sat down with Marlo to […]
Artist Spotlight: 1990nowhere releases ‘A Fever Called Living’, talks intentional EP and finding perspective
Summer has arrived and 1990nowhere is kicking the season into high gear with their new EP. The indie pop project, made up of Olivver the Kid mastermind Bryan Sammis and Lostboycrow singer-songwriter Chris Blair, released A Fever Called Living on May 28. The duo packs their love of mutual inspirations, pop culture references and tongue-in-cheek […]
Artist Spotlight: Rouxx releases new single, talks collab with Mod Sun and future plans
Los Angeles has another rising star and his name is Rouxx. This emerging alt-pop singer was brought to our attention with his killer single “Hit Harder” and has now returned with another banger. “LO$ERS” was released on May 14 and features the always-amazing Mod Sun to really elevate the track. Atlas got the chance to […]