Artist Spotlight: Justo Ontario talks new single, unlocking listeners’ higher selves and what’s coming next
Using phrases like “these strange times” and “what we’re living through” may seem trite after hearing them for the last six months, but R&B artist Justo Ontario is embracing them in his recent music. The independent singer is filling our quarantine days with new sounds, with his latest being an uplifting visual for “Forever Alive”. […]
Artist Spotlight: The Weeks talks ‘Twisted Rivers’, articulating their anger and quarantine livestreaming
Nashville band The Weeks is here to inject some Southern rock bops into your quarantine isolation. The group has returned with their latest album, out September 4, and the ramp-up to this record was anything but traditional as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. At just 35 minutes and 8 tracks long, Twisted Rivers is lyrically and […]
Artist Spotlight: Stay Over talks making vulnerable music and the journey to find his sound
Stay Over isn’t sure about this life yet, but he’s definitely on a journey to figure it out. The rising alt star has recently released his latest single, along with a chaotic music video to accompany the message of the song. Atlas spoke with Stay Over via email about the inspiration behind the track, his […]
Artist Spotlight: Static Cycle’s Jared Navarre talks new era, lofty creative vision and the future of rock music
Jared Navarre’s path to musical success has been a rollercoaster over the past several years. Reaching heights of rock fame at a young age propelled Navarre through various iterations of his band, Static Cycle, before landing in Nashville and a new era of the band. Now, Static Cycle has an even bigger vision for the […]
Artist Spotlight: Wolf Culture talks new EP and creative growth in quarantine
UK- based band Wolf Culture is ready to blast out of speakers everywhere with their latest EP. Dying in the Living Room was released on July 31 and the band is already hoping to be back on the road with these new songs as soon as it’s safely possible to do so. Atlas spoke with the band […]
Roundup: Hear new music from Seaway, Orville Peck, Corey Harper and more; plus New Music Friday playlist
Seaway: “Big Vibe” In this new era of Seaway, the first (and title) track of their upcoming album does indeed bring a big vibe. The smooth production lets each element shine through the verses, and its infectious energy explodes in the chorus. As the band says, “For this record we threw away usual conventions of […]
Artist Spotlight: Violet Night’s Connor Pohl talks new album, Death Cab for Cutie and writing music to inspire passion
Canadian alternative group Violet Night’s new album is a huge step forward for the band. The trio of singer Connor Pohl, keyboardist T.J. Rounthwaite and drummer Tay Ewart is pushing the boundaries of their sound, crafting an album bursting with a multitude of themes and genres. While the record won’t be out until September 25, […]
Artist Spotlight: Dan Croll talks new album, finding creative balance and connecting with fans via his Dial Dan line
Dan Croll came to Los Angeles via Liverpool three years ago, bringing a change of scenery and some California love into his music. Croll just released a staggering collection earlier this year as the world came to an abrupt halt. His music is honest and straightforward- and it’s exactly what Croll has been aiming at […]
Album Review: Ghetto Kumbé’s colorful rhythms bring the beat on debut album
Try sitting still throughout Ghetto Kumbé’s self-titled debut album. It’s simply impossible. The trio hails from Colombia’s Caribbean coast and draws heavily from traditional west African and afro-colombian rhythms, infusing hard-hitting percussion into each track and weaving electronic samples throughout the album. Describing their aesthetic and sound, Ghetto Kumbé sum it up succinctly: “a psychedelic […]
Album Review: KIDS take a journey into proverbial space on ‘Lost Cities’
The best thing about indie rock is that it never needs to reinvent the wheel to be excellent. Florida group KIDS already has that figured out on their latest album, Lost Cities. A self-described group of “sadboys”, KIDS is taking their sound and sending a message and a motto to everyone listening- strive for authenticity […]