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Core Atoms | |
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| Origin | Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Progressive rock, synth-metal, experimental rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, visual artist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, keyboards, synthesizers |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Core Atoms is an American musician, songwriter, and visual artist, known for his work in progressive and experimental rock. He is a founding member of the synth-metal band Arcadea and has also been a key figure in the bands Gaylord and Zruda. Atoms is noted for his unconventional guitar technique, which involves playing a right-handed guitar left-handed and upside down.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Atoms hails from Rochester, New York. At age 18, he co-founded the progressive funk trio Gaylord, blending elements of funk, metal, and classical music.[2][3] His distinctive guitar style contributed to the group's eclectic sound and local recognition.[4]
Gaylord was a progressive rock band active from 1995 to 2009, founded by Core Atoms and bassist Jeff Steverson. Drummer Brann Dailor, who would later co-found Mastodon, joined in 1996. Percussionist Drew Verstraete became a member in 1998. The band released several recordings, including Sparkling Cool (1996), Tsunami (2004), and Resplendent Locution (2007), before disbanding in 2009. [5][6]
Zruda
[edit]In the early 2010s, Atoms and Verstraete founded Zruda, a psychedelic space metal band based in Atlanta, Georgia.[4] The group featured members from Gaylord and Lazer/Wulf. Zruda has been noted for its experimental blend of heavy and ambient textures in live performances.[7]
In 2015, Atoms formed the synth-driven rock project Arcadea with Brann Dailor (Mastodon) and Raheem Amlani (Withered). Their self-titled debut album, released in 2017 by Relapse Records, presents a futuristic concept set five billion years in the future, exploring synthetic life and cosmic evolution. The band’s sound features synthesizers and samplers in place of traditional guitars.[4][8]
Musical style and influences
[edit]Atoms is known for his experimental approach to composition and instrumentation. He frequently utilizes unconventional methods, such as playing a right-handed guitar upside down, and prefers electronic instruments in his recent work. He cites 1970s progressive rock and funk, along with classical music, heavy metal, punk, jazz, and electronica as key influences on his sound. He specifically names Stevie Wonder, Rush, Charles Mingus and Beethoven as major inspirations.[9][4]
Visual art and multimedia
[edit]In addition to his musical pursuits, Atoms is also a visual artist and director. He creates music videos and artwork for his projects, blending surrealism, science fiction, and animation. His visual work for Arcadea — includes videos for tracks such as "Gas Giant," "Through the Eye of Pisces" and "Infinite End" .[10][11] [12]
References
[edit]- ^ Reed, Ryan (June 22, 2017). "Mastodon's Brann Dailor Talks Psychedelic, Synth-Heavy Side Project, Arcadea: Drummer-singer details trio's debut LP, inspired equally by Stevie Wonder, electronica, Seventies prog". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
- ^ Lamb, Gordon "Gaylord: Not as Popular as Beethoven", Flagpole, Athens: Georgia, July 16, 2008, vol.22 no. 28, p. 22.
- ^ "Music Reviews 2.8.06". Rochestercitynewspaper.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Hatton, Thomas (16 June 2017). "Interview with Core Atoms from Arcadea (side project for members of Mastodon, Zruda, Withered)". Proglodytes. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Gaylord on Bandcamp". Bandcamp. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "Gaylord discography". Discogs. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "Zruda Concert & Tour History". Concert Archives. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Arcadea - Gas Giant (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Relapse Records. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ Reed, Ryan (June 22, 2017). "Mastodon's Brann Dailor Talks Psychedelic, Synth-Heavy Side Project, Arcadea: Drummer-singer details trio's debut LP, inspired equally by Stevie Wonder, electronica, Seventies prog". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
- ^ "Arcadea - Gas Giant (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Relapse Records. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "ARCADEA – "Through the Eye of Pisces" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "ARCADEA – "Infinite End" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Relapse Records. June 22, 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
External links
[edit]- Interview with Core Atoms – Proglodytes
- "Gas Giant" music video – Relapse Records on YouTube
- ARCADEA – "Infinite End" (Official Music Video) on YouTube
- "Through the Eye of Pisces" (Official Music Video) on YouTube