In this episode of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with powerhouse vocalist and genre-bending artist Atlus for a raw and honest conversation about life, struggle, and redemption through music. Originally from Colorado, Atlus shares the roots of his soulful sound, his journey from the tattoo world to the stage, and how a chance encounter with Jelly Roll completely changed the trajectory of his career. From sleeping in his car to building a global fanbase online, Atlus opens up about the highs and lows of chasing a dream and the importance of staying true to yourself. The two discuss the stories behind Atlus’ newest EP Secondhand Smoke, available now everywhere, and the lessons he's learned about art, family, vulnerability, and survival.
Secondhand Smoke is out now on all streaming platforms.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Atlas On His New Song "
- (00:01:54) - Tom Bayless At The Cannery
- (00:04:19) - Atlas on His Long Island Guy Days
- (00:07:20) - Rihonda on Secondhand Smoke & Baby Mama
- (00:11:30) - Retiring My Mom
- (00:13:11) - Devil Ain't Done: Letting Go, I Know
- (00:17:10) - Brad Paisley on Letting Go and Being a Real Artist
- (00:20:58) - John Lova On His Green Chili
- (00:22:46) - Bloomington Wild This Year
- (00:24:27) - What Do You Think An Atlas Fan Looks Like?
- (00:25:51) - Adam Levine on the New Album
- (00:28:48) - Jelly Roll on Working Two Full-Time Jobs
- (00:33:25) - Jelly On His Redemption Story
- (00:37:38) - Are You Ready for Your Love Life?
- (00:40:07) - Remy on Working At The Crib
- (00:43:20) - How To Puke While Spiciest
- (00:46:21) - Drinking Acid On An Airplane
- (00:49:00) - Hermitage Coffee S shed
- (00:49:14) - Sean on His New Nashville Life
- (00:52:36) - The Toyota Camry's Million Mile Club
- (00:53:06) - What Car Would You Replace Your Beater With?
- (00:55:56) - Atlas
- (00:57:40) - "I'm Just A Two-Trick Pony..."
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