After originally breaking through with their stunning debut album 'Navigation Of The World By Sound' back in 2011, Swindon-based outfit Atari Pilot have been continuing their explosive comeback with the soaring new single 'No more self sabotage'.
Lifted from their long-awaited sophomore LP 'It’s the journey you can’t live without’, due out on the 15th March, 'No more self sabotage' continues that broad and euphoric indie-rock aesthetic they have been returning to lately. With its bright and infectious hooks spread across a vibrant production from start to finish, we can't wait to hear what this new full-length has in store for us as well.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with them to find out more about their origins and what has been inspiring them most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
Onze: A Takamine 12 string acoustic guitar. I’ve written many songs on it and I still have it today. It also means a lot to me because my Dad bought it and sadly he died over 20 years ago, so I always think of him when I pick it up.
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
Onze: I was a 90’s kid so back then I loved everything from The Beatles and Oasis to Hootie and the Blowfish, Gun’s and Roses and Nirvana.
What was the first album you remember owning?
Onze: God Shuffled His Feet by Crash test dummies, I wore out that cd for sure. Great album, always listened to it the whole way through.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Onze: An impossible question of course! Today I’ll go with Into my arms by Nick Cave.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
Onze: I try and make sure I block time where I can really focus on the writing without distractions. I follow the flow of things and just get things down and see where it leads me. Sometimes I’m led by the lyrics, sometimes I’m led by the riff or melody.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Onze: I’m a big Kacey Musgraves fan so I’m really excited for her new album after hearing the new singles. I’ve also been enjoying the last dinner party’s album, which is a great sounding record.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Onze: Bruce Springsteen, just so I could watch him and the E street band up close, maybe get to chuck him a guitar!
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
Onze: The ability to be creative and make something out of nothing, also the connection between you and the audience when you’re playing live, that is timeless.
And what is the most frustrating part?
Onze: I think it’s all about expectation management. After many years I’m in a place where I can make music and play live with 3 of my best friends and I know what Atari Pilot is all about, things finally make sense. I have no preconceptions about the way things are going to go, only that there’s many more songs and albums to come and I’m really excited for all the hard work that is to come. I realise now, It’s the journey you can’t live without.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Onze: The art of writing is rewriting and you don’t have to do it all on your own!
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Atari Pilot's new single 'No more self sabotage' is available to stream now. Check out the new video for it in the player below.