Show Review: The Front Bottoms plays joyous set to sold out Phoenix crowd
Selling out a room like The Van Buren was something special before the pandemic, but now that the venue has reopened, big crowds are bringing a new energy to the stellar Phoenix venue. The Front Bottoms added to the list of sellouts on Thursday night, adding Oso Oso and Sydney Sprague to the lineup for […]
Show Review: Coheed and Cambria, The Used rock blistering Arizona show
Hundreds of elder millennials dusted off now-vintage Warped Tour apparel and broke out the eyeliner for Coheed and Cambria’s tour stop at Mesa Amphitheatre on Saturday. The prolific rock band was joined by The Used and newcomers Meet Me at the Altar and the energy levels were off the charts despite the blistering Arizona heat. […]
Artist Spotlight: Time Thieves debuts summer pop album; talks finding their sound and spreading positivity
Chicago pop group Time Thieves has released their new album Space, out July 3. The band is comprised of members of other projects, but they come together to create something new and different as Time Thieves. Space promises to be a perfect addition to 2020’s summer soundtrack, with powerful melodies and sweeping choruses throughout. Atlas spoke with […]
Roundup: Stellar summer releases from Neck Deep, State Champs, grandson, more
Neck Deep premiere skate-inspired video for “Fall” Brit rockers Neck Deep are back with the latest single from their forthcoming album. The video for “Fall”, released earlier in June, features the band demonstrating their love of skateboarding and finding release in this unexpected touring downtime. Says singer Ben Barlow, “We looked at some of the […]
Editorial: Do your part to save the scene and stop being a scumbag
This is an open letter to a good portion of the music industry. I know that most of you are respectable people. You got into this crazy business because you loved it. Music made your world go round- everything from playing shows and the concert adrenaline to the other side of breaking news and interacting […]
Album Review: Lamb of God returns with commanding self-titled record
Despite not releasing music in the last five years, Lamb of God has remained heavily active in the metal scene, touring extensively around the world. Today, the well-respected group is back with their eighth album, a self-titled effort exploding with impeccable instrumentation and vehement lyrics. Vocalist D. Randall Blythe begins the 45 minute record with […]
Album Review: Nik Bruzzese explores vulnerability and loss on Casa Loma debut
Listeners may arrive at Casa Loma with the expectation that Nik Bruzzese’s solo endeavor will be an extension of Man Overboard and come away pleasantly surprised. This Is Coping is music driven by the pain of loss, the hope of moving forward and leaving a legacy within the lyrics. Bruzzese was driven to create this […]
Artist Spotlight: Luke Mock is making his pop mark with debut single ‘Universe’
Aspiring pop singer Luke Mock has made his debut with “Universe”. Inspired by the forces that disrupt relationships, this young singer-songwriter has taken all of his pop influences to craft a relatable sound that is all his own. Atlas spoke with Mock about this brand new track, getting his start with Perform 4 Purpose and […]
Roundup: New music from Will Wood, Geographer, DED and more; plus SummerStage Anywhere launches 2020 events
Will Wood releases genre-defying “Love Me, Normally” Offbeat pop-rock artist Will Wood has debuted the first single from his upcoming third album, along with a talk show-inspired video. Wood’s off the wall style flourishes in this video as he tells the story of not understanding “normal” or how to conform to what’s considered the standard […]
Artist Spotlight: Alt Bloom emerges with the soundtrack of the summer on debut EP
Rising R&B pop star Alt Bloom will be your latest obsession with his new EP. Astronaut Complex is full of summer vibes for maximum chill even when the temps start to heat up. Listeners won’t be able to resist Ethan Thompson’s velvet vocals, layered with all the beats to make you bounce. Atlas spoke with Thompson via […]