San Jose songwriter Tim Atlas is heading out on a North American tour with Daniela Andrade this November, and has released a new single, ‘Compromised’, as way of an introduction.
Recorded with Jesse Barrera, the track blends mainstream pop sensibilities with the chilled vibes of Toro Y Moi and Blood Orange to make something laid back and sweet, a moreish jam that will keep you warm through the darker months. Beginning with half-paced percussion and intermittent guitars before Atlas’s silky vocals enter the fray, the song bubbles beneath the surface. Never quite breaking through its casual, languid vibe, the vocals flow with a pleasing ease, tripping off the tongue in liquid cadence, though the lyrics display hints of something a little more desperate. Take a listen below:
The tour starts tonight at Vancouver’s Rio theatre, before snaking down the west coast and finally hopping east. Find all the dates below:
‘Compromised’ is available now via iTunes and Spotify, and you can get tickets for the shows via the Tim Atlas website.