Who is Tim Atlas? Top Songs, Biography, and Music Lore
- Arial Ten
- Aug 15, 2024
- 2 min read
I'm Arial Ten and I wrote this because I've been inspired by Tim Atlas's music. If you like Tim Atlas, you might like my warm groovy dance music.
My Connection to Tim Atlas
Tim Atlas makes this gorgeous blend of warm R&B and instrument-forward neo-soul. He is a talented producer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist.
He's got just enough tinge of psychedelia and downtempo to keep his music feeling a bit mysterious and intimate.
I've always admire him from afar as another Asian musician that sits between these different genres.
Tim Atlas is no stranger to a groovy bassline. He isn't afraid to rip a falsetto hook or pepper in interesting synth sound design.
Musically, he's a bit like Tom Misch wearing an Unknown Mortal Orchestra mask. The beat-driven sound is there, but there's alluring experimentation and darkness.
My music is a fair bit more in the house or dance direction than Tim Atlas, but dammit do I wish I had the singing chops and instrumentation to make music like him.
The little details and ear candy in his music shows how much effort he puts into each track. He's a gifted musician and I always feel motivated to pick up my guitar when I hear him play.
Who is Tim Atlas?
Tim Atlas is a California-born indie artist known for blending R&B, jazz, soul, and a variety of other influences.
His music journey began with his 2013 debut EP Lost in the Waiting, which showcased a style reminiscent of John Mayer and Ed Sheeran, but with a unique twist. Over the years, Atlas has released a series of well-received singles, including "Compromised" and "The Other Side," leading up to his 2018 EP All Talk!.
He's also toured extensively, both headlining in the U.S. and U.K., and supporting acts like No Vacation and The Lagoons. Tim Atlas continues to carve out his niche in the indie music scene with his distinct sound and heartfelt songwriting.
Spotlight Interview
Here's an interview with Tim Atlas about his life as an artist.
Top Songs
Some of Tim Atlas's top songs include:
Key Facts
Notable Collaborators: Jesse Barrera, Magic City Hippies, Johnny Stimson
Genre: Neo-Soul, R&B, Alternative
Hometown: Oakland, California
