ATOMIS (2010 – 2020) were a music and visual artist group, created by Nathan Navetto, Matthew McLaughlin, Taylor Johnson, and Bryan Buss Combining elements of post-rock/metal, electronic, and cinema, ATOMIS created a unique voice in their music/visual hybrid live performances.
In 2012, ATOMIS partnered with Director Doug Cook and released a mind-bending music video for their track Maelström. Featuring ever-evolving psychedelic Rorschach-like visuals that were filmed using special cameras, and mirroring ink in water.
The video received great praise from fans and was even featured in an episode of the popular YouTube channel, Vsauce.
Until now, Maelström has been the sole piece of music ATOMIS has released.
After recording their debut album in 2014, several circumstances caused ATOMIS to dissolve into a solo project of drummer Nathan Navetto until his unfortunate passing in 2020. The remaining members have spent the last few years compiling a special release from the archives, to release in remembrance of Nathan Navetto.
2024 will see the release of the VOID Box Set, which includes ATOMIS’ debut Self-Titled album, Welcome To The Void (Nathan’s version of the album featuring 8 additional experimental tracks), as well as ATOMIS – LIVE DEMOS, a Live off the floor album recorded with a single mic – featuring nearly 80 minutes of music that ATOMIS regularly performed live from 2010-2014.
Director Doug Cook has created two new music videos for the band. The first being an epic video for the lead single, 12 Chains, which was originally sketched out by Navetto and Cook nearly a decade ago, using miniatures, actors, stop motion, CGI among other techniques.
Doug Cook has also edited a completely alternate version of their video Maelström, using previously unseen live performance footage from 2012 of members Navetto, McLaughlin and Johnson.
Name:
ATOMIS
Genre:
Postmetal
Founded:
2010
# of Albums:
3
Latest Album:
VOID 3 Album Box Set
Latest Single:
12 Chains
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Radiohead
Favourite musician now:
Meshuggah
Guilty pleasure song:
Ke$ha – TiK ToK
Live show ritual:
Dressed in Sunday’s Best, fist pounds
Favourite local musician:
Vi An Diep, who plays the Guzheng beautifully.
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
VOID 3 Album Box Set, just came out
Where can we follow you?
Bandcamp | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Padmanadi
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Stephen ave. Growing up shopping at A&B Sound, good memories.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
River Park. Endless Dogs, swimming, perfection.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Dickens
What is your favourite music store in your city?
I’ll have to plug my own shop: Leroux Studios – Music Lessons & Instruments.
