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With a new single called “The Saddest Song” starting to pop up at radio stations, the Ataris are ready to move past the monster success of “The Boys Of Summer,” their accidental hit that was never supposed to be a single in the first place. Bassist Mike Davenport revealed that he doesn’t think the Ataris will end up a one-hit wonder. “I could see how that would be with some other bands, but I think with us, our fan base is so strong that they understand it, you know,” Davenport said. “But, you know, all the kids that are just… Read more »
While their cover of Don Henley’s “The Boys of Summer” may be poised to stay strong at rock radio well through the end of summer, the Ataris are looking forward to the fall. That’s when they’ll release their next single, “The Saddest Song.” Frontman Kris Roe wrote the piano-driven number about his relationship with his estranged daughter and his experience growing up without a father around. “I hope I get the chance to make it up to you/ We got a lot of catching up to do,” he sings. “We started playing that song live two years ago and kids… Read more »
You know The Ataris’ current hit “Boys Of Summer?” Those SoCal punkers actually didn’t want you to hear that tune. Ever. Well, at least not their version of it. “That was something we DID NOT want released as a single,” grunts bassist/vocalist Mike Davenport about the Don Henley cover tune. “We didn’t even want it on our album, but the record label pushed for it and it proved to be a good idea. They respected our wishes to not release it as an actual single, but the radio stations decided to play it and it caught on. There’s nothing you… Read more »
This week, the dudes talk to Chris Swinney from That One Time On Tour Podcast…Chris was formerly in The Ataris and is currently in a new band called Fire Sale (New Single OUT NOW!). “Chris and I reconnected doing a song for the project Just Like Them, who get various peeps to cover Descendants and ALL covers. I saw his name come up as the guitarist, and I was like, ‘HEY, I was supposed to be on his podcast before COVID hit,” Jaret Recalls. “So I hit him up and did an episode and this dude rules! Glad to have him talking about his family and career here!” This episode goes all different directions, but just wait until you hear his experiences, moving his wife and new born to Jamaica! This is nutty!!!
On the 19th Episode of The Undiscovered Sound, Jeff talks with Baltimore Pop Punk band Face Value about their new release coming out in the fall with Seth Henderson and opening for The Ataris!
Fish of Gone Fishkin spoke to MEST about their world tour with Hawthorne Heights and The Ataris. Tony also spoke about his new band London Falling and future plans for MEST.
The full lineup for Warped Tour’s Mexico City stop has officially been revealed, adding even more artists to the bill following the conclusion of the festival’s 30-ish Days of Warped Tour rollout. Newly announced acts include 3OH!3, Chiodos, Joyce Manor, and The Home Team, among others. While the majority of the lineup is now public, four slots on the admat remain blank, indicating that additional announcements are still on the way. This year’s Warped Tour stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 13-14; Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 25-26; Montréal, Québec, Canada… Read more »
The full Warped Tour Montréal, Québec, Canada lineup has finally been released. Alongside the artists previously announced for the festival weekend, additional names—including Acceptance and Cartel—have been added to complete the bill. While the Washington, D.C., and Long Beach, CA dates still have a handful of artists yet to be announced, the Montréal lineup has now been unveiled in its entirety. This year’s Warped Tour stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 13-14; Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 25-26; Montréal, Québec, Canada at Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal on August 21-22; Mexico City, Mexico… Read more »
