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 […]
Artist Spotlight: New Years Day’s Austin Ingerman aims to spread positivity with new solo single
New Years Day guitarist Austin Ingerman is breaking out on his own with the release of his solo single “Everything Is Okay”. The feel-good track couldn’t be more timely, as it arrives in the middle of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide civil unrest. “Everything Is Okay” explores finding the small victories in the midst […]
Artist Spotlight: Arrested Youth makes history with first ever fan-made album
Ian Johnson, the mastermind behind alt-rock project Arrested Youth, loves his fans so much that he created an entire EP co-written by them. Over the last two months as the world has come to a halt, Johnson hosted songwriting sessions via Instagram where supporters of his project collaborated on music and lyrics for the first […]
Album Review: Palaye Royale are ‘The Bastards’ you’ll be rooting for on biting new record
Palaye Royale are back with their third album, The Bastards, to be released on May 29. The self-described “fashion-art” rock band has delivered a tenacious record that brings the emo wave into 2020. One thing’s for sure- the My Chemical Romance comparisons have been noted and the mantle has been taken up. Lead singer Remington […]
Artist Spotlight: Nightly releases new single, talks writing authentic music and finding their confidence
Nashville indie-pop trio Nightly are back with their latest release, a single conceived and recorded entirely in quarantine. Jonathan Capeci, Joey Beretta and Nick Sainato wrote “you should probably just hang up” at the beginning of lockdown and as a follow-up to their last collaboration with Charli Adams. Atlas spoke with the band via email […]
Roundup: Mike Henneberger’s book debut, plus new music from Broadside and Shinedown
Mike Henneberger announces new book Award-winning producer Mike Henneberger announced his book debut with an excerpt today. “Rock Bottom at the Renaissance: An Emo Kid’s Journey Through Falling In And Out Of Love In And With New York City” will be released on June 9 and will include stories of Henneberger’s childhood, his time in […]
Artist Spotlight: Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum talks supergroup label, unforgettable name and having Debbie Harry as their (sometimes) roadie
Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen have come together to form the kaleidoscope of sound that is Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum. The band was born from this unexpected trio’s love of New York and their strong desire to rock out. Atlas spoke with the band about how they got their incredible […]