Artist Spotlight: Jacob Asher embarks on a new journey with ‘Joshua Tree’
Ben Bailey’s journey into indie pop is just beginning. The keyboardist for Joywave, Bailey is now exploring new sides of his creativity with the release of his first single under the name Jacob Asher. Atlas spoke with Bailey about beginning this new endeavor, coping with the quarantine and the story behind “Joshua Tree”. How did […]
Album Review: The Wrecks’ debut album perfectly captures their whirlwind journey
After years of anticipation, The Wrecks unveiled their debut album on May 1. Infinitely Ordinary is anything but ordinary and will fulfill all the hopes and dreams of longtime fans chomping at the bit for new music from the band. The Wrecks have been through the wringer of constant touring, watching their career expand and […]
Album Review: Dead Lakes crafts bold, earnest sound on ‘New Language’ EP
Seattle’s own multi-genre band Dead Lakes released their latest EP, New Language, on May 1. The five tracks that make up this EP bring together the band’s wide range of influences into a stellar conglomerate of songs that both complement each other and tell a story. The post-hardcore thread that ties Dead Lakes together is […]
Artist Spotlight: Mahogany LOX releases new ‘confidence anthem’ single, talks family ties and empowering her fans
Mahogany LOX is putting her own stamp on pop and R&B with her latest songs. The sister of Sky Blu and niece of Red Foo from LMFAO (along with granddaughter to Motown Records legend Berry Gordy), Mahogany has injected her own music with influences from her multi-talented family. Atlas spoke with Mahogany via email about […]
Artist Spotlight: Dead Lakes releases ‘Close 2 Me’, talks new EP and plethora of influences
Fresh from their signing to SharpTone Records, multi-genre Seattle group Dead Lakes has also released the first single from their upcoming EP. Atlas spoke with vocalist Sumner Peterson via email about the band’s new music, the Seattle scene and making music during lockdown. How did you get started as a band and how did you […]
Roundup: Check out new releases from High Wire, Casa Loma, Belaganas, more
Looking for new music to break your quarantine routine? Check out Atlas’ picks for the best tracks to refresh your playlists this week! Chicago’s High Wire signs to Adventure Cat Records Pop punk quartet High Wire have released their new single “Redcard” on Adventure Cat Records. The band has played extensively around their home scene […]
Album Review: The Used rallies a myriad of influences on eighth album, ‘Heartwork’
It’s 2020 and The Used are coming out swinging. Their eighth studio album, Heartwork, releases today and it’s a concept and a journey and a battle cry rolled into 16 tracks. Make no mistake, the album may be lengthy, but you won’t find your attention wandering halfway through. Bert McCracken and co. are clearly on […]
Roundup: Live videos from The Revivalists, Static Cycle; attend virtual events with 320 Festival, LockdownPalooza and more
The world remains in lockdown, but musicians everywhere are finding new ways to connect with fans. From special live streamed concerts and festivals to tracks created entirely in quarantine, check out our favorite new releases and upcoming events! The Revivalists: “Wish I Knew You (Made in Muscle Shoals)” The Revivalists have released their latest music […]
Artist Spotlight: House & Home carve their place in the scene with heavy-hitting new album
Richmond three-piece House & Home are carving their place in the punk rock world with their debut album, Find Sense. Feel Love. Make Light. Singer Pat Williams, guitarist and vocalist Joey Grammer and drummer Matt Stumpf live and breathe their scene and they’re now sharing their unique sound with a much bigger audience. Atlas spoke […]
Artist Spotlight: The Wildfires Projekt talks new EP, working with Ronnie Winter and helping fans through honest music
Johnny Zirkel is back with a new collection of songs tackling subjects like mental health and anxiety through a lens of stark truths. From Which We Came was released on April 7 in the middle of what was supposed to be a lengthy tour with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Unfortunately, that tour was forced to reschedule due […]