Atlas : Empire release their new single “Happy As Lazarus” tomorrow, May 16th and their blend of Progressive Alt Rock is sure to bring a smile to your face. Watch the official video via its premiere on YouTube at 10am BST:
Written & performed by Atlas : Empire
Recorded & Engineered by Atlas : Empire & Omar Aborida at Dystopia Glasgow (https://www.dystopiastudio.co.uk/)
Mixed by Tom Peters at Trapdoor Studios (https://www.trapdoorstudiosliverpool.co.uk/)
Mastered by Ed Woods (https://edwoodsmastering.com/)
Video shot, directed & edited by Calum McMillan (https://calummcmillanphotography.com/)
In 2020, founding members & songwriters Steven Gillies & Jamie Sturt recruited former FOES drumming powerhouse, James Lorenzo, and spent the next few years meticulously crafting their finest material to date – 2023’s “Everything Is Temporary.” This album displayed Atlas : Empire focusing their expansive, structurally complex Progressive Rock into a more streamlined & vocally driven format, blending Post-Rock/Shoegaze textures with the energy of late 90’s & early 00’s Alt. Rock & 2nd wave Emo.
The band returns in 2025 with their new single “Happy As Lazarus,” out on May 16th. The track permeates with a pure positive energy, taking the listener on a journey of explosive choruses and hazy ethereal passages.
“Happy As Lazarus is our first single since 2023s Sophomore album, ‘Everything Is Temporary’, and it pushes our sound in a heavier & more electronic-infused direction.
We’ve introduced bass synths in place of bass guitar, pushed the electronic elements forward and dialled up the prominence of baritone guitar – all of which fuse together to create a darker, denser feel than a lot of our previous record. Thematically, ‘Happy As Lazarus’ examines humanity’s growing reliance on technology & simultaneous disconnection from what’s “real” – blissfully ignorant, spiraling towards oblivion.” – Steven Gillies – vocals & guitar
Lineup:
Steven Gillies / Vocals, Guitar & Bass
Jamie Sturt / Vocals, Guitar, Bass & Electronics
James Lorenzo / Drums