Artist Spotlight: Tigerwine talks ‘heavier, prettier’ new album
Colorado’s post-hardcore quartet Tigerwine released their latest album, Nothing is For You, earlier this month. The band took their time with this record, crafting a vision that matches where they stand in music and in life. Atlas spoke with guitarist Steve Lichtenwalter about the album, making a killer music video for “Scarecrow” and hopeful 2020 plans. How […]
Artist Spotlight: Nik Bruzzese talks Casa Loma solo project, new EP and writing his own legacy
Man Overboard’s Nik Bruzzese is building his own legacy with has latest project. Making music under the Casa Loma moniker, Bruzzese aims to write songs that express his life struggles, along with passing on his story to his children. Atlas spoke with Bruzzese about this unexpected project, the story behind his upcoming EP and changing […]
Roundup: DED’s new music video, Five4Five Fest, new tracks from Love Ghost, Gatherers and Watsky breaks freestyle world record
DED releases heavy rocking new music video Arizona hard rockers DED are back with a vengeance, dropping their video for “A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)” today. Singer Joe Cotela snarls and spits his distaste for the vapid and the fake, while the rest of the band provides a brutal instrumentation. The video was directed by Marc […]
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 […]