Bradford Cox releases ‘Octoberland’, the first Atlas Sound song in 15 years
Bradford Cox has released ‘Octoberland’, the first new song under his Atlas Sound name in 15 years. Its arrival follows Cox’s return to live performance at Philadelphia’s Making Time festival, where they played eight previously unheard songs, and signals renewed activity in the solo project.
The track pairs sweet keyboard sounds with high-pitched vocals and eerie lyrics, before a bass part emerges later in the song. Cox also directed its black-and-white video, which centres on a figure covered in goo. No album has been announced, but Atlas Sound is scheduled to play festivals in 2027 with Deerhunter bandmate Lockett Pundt, who performs as Lotus Plaza.
In short
- Atlas Sound has released its first song in 15 years.
- ‘Octoberland’ is accompanied by a video directed by Cox.
- Cox has festival dates planned for 2027, but no album is announced.
Explained simply
Bradford Cox is an American musician who leads the band Deerhunter and also records solo as Atlas Sound. A separate name lets him explore music outside Deerhunter’s group sound, so a new Atlas Sound release can mark a change in his solo work without signalling a new band album.
Cox’s return to performing with Atlas Sound songs brings renewed attention to a project that had been quiet for years. His Deerhunter bandmate Lockett Pundt also makes solo music as Lotus Plaza; their planned festival appearances together connect the two projects and may give audiences a chance to hear more from them.