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 […]
Weekly Roundup: New releases from The Deadnotes, Tour Guide Saul, WYLDLIFE, more
As we reach the end of February, check out what Atlas is listening to with our lineup of new releases! “Keep On Keepin’ On” by Andy Frasco & the U.N. https://open.spotify.com/album/1jxiogPqUhYblFxABjYAhh?si=HIMhbe8QR7qQcQqkVSlrsw “What’s the use of therapy if you don’t wanna change?” Andy Frasco’s latest is part acknowledgement of needing help and part feel-good singalong. And […]
Weekly Roundup: New music from Ceramic Animal, Bowling for Soup, more
Atlas Artist Group presents a weekly roundup of exciting new releases! Check out what we’re listening to this week. “Caroline” by Boy in Space https://soundcloud.com/imaboyinspace/caroline Robin Lundbäck, better known as Boy in Space, is back in 2020 with new single “Caroline,” a buzzy pop track about an unattainable crush. The song starts out with a […]
The Format Reunite: Live at the Mayan screening turns into band’s comeback gig
This is a love letter to some Arizona originals and the inspiration behind so much of our devotion to the Phoenix music scene. Where were you when The Format returned? For about 100 lucky Phoenicians (and this ecstatic Atlas writer), the location was 850 W. Lincoln on a chilly February Monday. After announcing their hiatus […]
DUSK Music Festival 2019: A guide to Tucson’s 4th annual party in the park
DUSK Music Festival’s 4th edition lands on Tucson’s Armory Park this weekend, serving up a mix of sights, sounds, and eats sure to wow first-timers and veterans alike. It all starts tomorrow—here’s what you don’t want to miss. The Basics What: DUSK Music Festival 2019 When: Saturday, November 10, 3-11 PM & Sunday, November 11, […]
My Chemical Romance Return: Welcoming back the most dangerous band in rock and roll
This is a love letter to the most dangerous band in rock and roll. After six interminable years away, the emo kings in My Chemical Romance have announced their reunion. Halloween 2019 turned into a day of rejoicing, for the saviors of the broken, beaten and damned had come back to us. The music world […]
Festival Preview: Dusk Music Festival heats up fall with Rezz, Kaskade, more
The November weather may be cooler, but Dusk Music Festival still brings the heat. The Tucson event has announced wave after wave of stellar artists, and we think the dust might be settling. We now know more about the two-day festival, which initially began releasing details at the end of July, that’s taking place over […]
Festival Preview: The Used, Thrice, more are ready to Disrupt your summer
On the heels of a our first summer without the Warped Tour, a new crop of traveling festivals have arrived to take its place. First up is Warped heir apparent, the Rockstar Energy DISRUPT Festival. Headlined by heavyweights like The Used, Thrice and Sum 41, this fest will traverse the country this summer for an […]
M3F Preview: Your guide to the sights and sounds of one of Phoenix’s biggest festivals
Now in its tenth year, M3F (formerly McDowell Mountain Music Festival) is taking over downtown Phoenix’s Margaret T. Hance Park this weekend for some fun in the sun. The festival is 100% nonprofit and supports local causes like Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Habitat for Humanity, and this is already shaping up to be one of […]
Year in Review: Atlas Artist Group’s top albums of 2018
As with every year, 2018 gave us a lot of music—more than there was enough time to listen to, it seemed. Between exploring the albums that were critically acclaimed and cheering on artists already near and dear to us, we were overloaded in the best way. Everyone on the Atlas team has a different list, […]