Artist Spotlight: The Gutter Daisies release “American Pie”; talk humble beginnings and their love of Green Day and pretzels
Los Angeles trio The Gutter Daisies have gone from a basement punk rock band to the next group to storm the scene. Their latest singles bring a sense of frustration aimed at social media and the phony emotion that comes with the death of a celebrity. Atlas spoke with singer Doug Rockwell and drummer Mike […]
Bandcamp waives revenue shares on March 20 to support artists affected by coronavirus cancellations
The entertainment industry has all but ground to a halt. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, concerts have been cancelled or postponed, venues have closed their doors and countless industry professionals have watched their main sources of income dry up overnight. Some of those hit hardest are the musicians themselves. Bands found their tours […]
Artist Spotlight: You, Me, and Everyone We Know reunites with new single; talks comeback and glimpsing enlightenment
This year has brought about some high profile band reunions, including the return of You, Me, and Everyone We Know. The brainchild and passion project of Ben Liebsch and company, YMAEWK quietly disbanded in 2016 citing struggles with mental health and addiction. 2020 brought the group out of the woodwork, however, after a series of […]
Artist Spotlight: Motives releases intense new album; drummer talks tour memories, 2020 plans
Cleveland hardcore band Motives released their second album, Death Throes, today. The record is a balance between singer Ian Slagle’s gritty vocals with melodic instrumentation by guitarists Kevin Burrows and Chris Hanford, bassist Daniel Ackerman and drummer Mike Taddeo. The band is currently on the road with AVOID, but Taddeo took a few moments to […]
Dear Bands and Fans: An open letter to creatives affected by COVID-19 cancellations
Dear Bands & Fans, We’ve been struggling with what to say about the COVID-19 panic over the past few days, and to be honest, we’re still not really sure what more can be said. Tours, events, and all sorts of other projects are being cancelled and postponed; not much is left on the near horizon. […]
Gallery: Knuckle Puck fills Arizona basement for rowdy, intimate show
Despite the rain and chilly weather in Mesa, Better Love, Heart Attack Man and Knuckle Puck brought the heat back to the The Nile Underground’s sold out basement. Better Love started off the show with soft spoken lyrics that had the audience dancing to the music, while a white neon sign behind the drummer made […]
Artist Spotlight: DED singer Joe Cotela announces new album, talks brutal singles and taking over the rock world
Arizona rock band DED is following up their impressive 2017 debut with two brutal new singles today. This release under Suretone Records will be the first of a multiple-year deal with ADA Worldwide for exclusive distribution. Singer Joe Cotela, guitarist David Ludlow, bassist Kyle Koelsch and drummer Matt Reinhard have taken the rock and metal […]
M3F Fest 2020: Phoenix flocked to the fest with Bon Iver, RÜFÜS DÜ SOL, many more
The best weekend of the year has come to a close, and the countdown to M3F Fest 2021 has already begun. Phoenix’s most magical festival is celebrating the smash success of its 17th year, which also marked more than $2 million given to local charities. And even though the fest has exploded in popularity with […]
Weekly Roundup: New music and upcoming events from Camden Welles, PVRIS, Neck Deep, REZZ and more
March is already packed with new releases and exciting events! Check out Atlas’ picks for brand new tracks and upcoming concerts. 320 Conversations with Talinda Bennington and Kevin Lyman In a brand new partnership with USC, Talinda Bennington, widow of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, and Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman will be the featured […]
Artist Spotlight: Five North unleash Scumbag EP, talk Blink-182 and their partnership with John Feldmann
SoCal pop punk group Five North have unleashed their sound to the world with their debut EP, Scumbag. The band, made up of best friends Tyler Posey, Kyle Murphy and Scott Eckel, are bringing their love of classic sounds and plenty of memorable experiences to this eight-song debut. Atlas chatted with the band via email […]