To celebrate the release of their debut album Blue Into Gold, Edinburgh-based collective Atom Eyes have shared their jazz-soul infused new single Smoke & Mirrors. This has been supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland’s Open Fund.
Combining jazz, funk and neo-soul sensibilities, Atom Eyes create a sound that perfectly encapsulates their diverse yet equally eclectic backgrounds. Front woman Lissa Chen Robertson’s stunningly soulful vocals are at the forefront, backed by award-winning jazz pianist Alan Benzie’s impressive skills, alongside guitarist Fraser Christie, drummer Scott Jamieson and bassist Tom Wilkinson completing the formidable rhythm section. Throughout the album the listener is met with propulsive, inventive rhythms with playful melodies and radiating harmonies. Fans of the likes of Hiatus Kaiyote and Moonchild will feel at home here. Moonchild’s Andris Mattson even takes to the trumpet on previous single You Do You, which is also out now.
Atom Eyes first formed in 2017 when Lissa and Fraser starting writing together after a chance meeting at an Edinburgh flat party. Lissa had worked with Scott and Alan prior to this and invited them to join the project. Scott knew Tom from many a late-night Jazz Bar gig and thus, Atom Eyes was formed. The quintet have previously played at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival and have already been supported by the likes of BBC Radio Scotland, Amazing Radio’s Jim Gellatly, Songwriting Magazine and Tenement TV.
‘Blue Into Gold’ Tracklist
1. Building Blocks
2. Smoke & Mirrors
03. You Do You ft. Andris Mattson
04. Daredevil
05. Did You Know
06. Running Away
07. Pinocchio
08. Blue Into Gold
09. Roll The Dice
10. Anticlock
Tour Dates
16th July 2022 – Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival
16th July 2022 – Edinburgh Jazz Festival
29th July 2022 – Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival