Show Review: Blackwater Holylight impresses Texas audience at White Oak Music Hall
Blackwater Holylight made their second Texas stop of this tour as they performed on the upstairs stage in Houston’s White Oak Music Hall. While the band hails from Los Angeles via Portland, they recorded their fourth album Not Here Not Gone at Sonic Ranch outside of El Paso, so the back-to-back performances in Austin and […]
Show Review: John Summit throws lively Waste Management Open afterparty
After a long day of drinking in the sun at Scottsdale’s Waste Management Open golf tournament, most people would call it quits- but John Summit and his fans aren’t most people. Instead, they migrate to the afters at the Coors Light Bird’s Nest, and there’s nobody better to keep the bender going. Summit is full […]
Artist Spotlight: Kylekelly talks sophomore EP, spring tour and finding cinematic inspiration
Multitalented singer-songwriter and instrumentalist kylekelly is back with his sophomore EP, the inevitable sequel to a melancholic romcom. Keeping with his movie-inspired theme, the EP is a richly woven landscape of sound and heartfelt lyrics- a worthy second endeavor from the rising star. Atlas spoke with him via email about putting together this EP, what’s […]
Artist Spotlight: Kid Kapichi returns with ‘Fearless Nature’; talks intentional creative process and musical catharsis
UK rockers Kid Kapichi are entering a bold new era with the aptly titled Fearless Nature. Their latest album is a push into new sonic territories while exploring difficult personal journeys through 11 incredible songs. Atlas spoke with singer Jack Wilson via email about the album’s direction, writing longer songs and standout moments on the […]
Gallery: Sudan Archives keeps it uptempo on The BPM Tour in Phoenix
The story goes that while on tour with André 3000, Sudan Archives loved crowds’ responses to uptempo music so much, she made a whole album to give her fans that same experience — so became The BPM, which she brought to Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom for an unforgettable Saturday night. Clad in a spiderwebbed catsuit and […]
2025 Year in Review: The Atlas team breaks down their favorite records from a stacked lineup of new releases
2025 was undoubtedly a long and tumultuous year but thankfully it was also packed with a plethora of incredible new releases. As is tradition, Taylor and Olivia picked their favorite albums of the year- check out our choices and listen to all of our picks below! brb.: the blueprint Singapore trio brb. has been dropping […]
Show Review: The Academy Is… reunites for Almost Here 20th Anniversary Tour
Some quick onstage math in the middle of the show confirmed that it had been well over a decade since The Academy Is… last headlined a show in Los Angeles. Fans in the area flooded into The Belasco on Friday night to make up for a lot of lost time as the beloved band brought […]
Artist Spotlight: Gun Boi Kaz headlines first festival; talks new music and connecting with fans
With his versatile sound, smooth vocals and earnest lyrics, singer-songwriter Gun Boi Kaz is on the cusp of pop stardom. His genuine and heartfelt connection with fans through social media has translated to energetic live performances, including a headlining turn at the Street Eats and Beats Festival last month. Atlas sat down with him before […]
Show Review: Turnpike Troubadours cap off Wild America Tour in Mesa
Turnpike Troubadours brought their Wild America Tour to a close Saturday night at Mesa Amphitheater, capping the run with a stacked bill that highlighted both the genre’s future and its torchbearers. With support from Wyatt Flores and Noeline Hofmann, the night felt less like a tour stop and more like a snapshot of where Red […]
Artist Spotlight: Hevel talks new music, future performances and the art of the album
Indie singer-songwriter Hevel has had a banner year- from the release of their debut album to performing at the Street Eats and Beats Festival in Arizona last month, it’s been a whirlwind for the emerging superstar. Atlas caught up with Hevel after their incredible performance at last month’s festival to talk about the album, performing […]