Art of Letting Go Atlus

• 1 Secondhand Smoke 02:52
• 2 Devil Ain't Done 02:43
• 3 Still Haven't Stopped 03:10
• 4 Art of Letting Go 03:15
• 5 Hold My Liquor 02:58
• 6 Spare Key 03:19
• 7 Sounds Like Alcohol 03:10
• 8 Town Down 03:11
• 9 IOD on YOU 03:11
• 10 Roses 02:42
• 11 Break Me First 03:10
• 12 In The City 02:17
• 13 Guilty 03:18
• 14 Half The Bottle 03:11
• 15 Baby Momma 03:21
• Total Runtime 45:48

Info zu Art of Letting Go

Platinum recording artist Atlus releases today "Art of Letting Go". The 15-track project is a deeply personal body of work spanning country at its core, with touches of pop, rock, and hip-hop influence. Equal parts fun and painful, honest and reflective, the album captures the emotional range of an artist who built his career from the underground.

Named after the previously released title track addressing grief and the loss of his sister to addiction, Art of Letting Go mines the depth of Atlus’ songwriting and his ability to connect directly with listeners. Led by producer Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll), alongside a group of collaborators guiding the arrangements, the project features his debut country radio single “Devil Ain’t Done,” as well as the driving lead preview track “Spare Key,” out today.

“This album is honest and unbelievably personal,” confides Atlus. “Like the experiences that inspired the songs, some are fun and some are intense. Making this record, I truly let go of a lot of the fears, pain, trauma, and things I’ve been carrying with me for years and there is an art to that. I used to stay in those painful moments. This time, it’s about moving through the moments and beyond the experiences that shaped me, both as a person and as an artist.”

Prior to signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Atlus released four independent albums, building a loyal underground following that led to breakthrough moments including performing alongside Jelly Roll at a packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre, earning a Top 5 album on Spotify’s Global Album Chart, surpassing one billion on-demand streams, and achieving a Platinum release. Recently named one of Pandora’s 2026 Artists to Watch in Country, Atlus is known for his powerful vocals, infectious melodies, and emotionally driven songwriting.

Raised in a single-parent home shaped by poverty and addiction, Atlus forged the resilience and commitment to authenticity that define his music. He began writing songs while working long hours as a commercial truck driver, crafting lyrics behind the wheel to support his family and fund studio time. That pavement grind ultimately laid the foundation for the artist he is today.

The project follows the success of “Devil Ain’t Done,” his debut country radio single, which was among the most-added songs at country radio on add day, reached the Top 5 in Australia, and continues to climb the U.S. charts. An instant fan favorite, the track pairs infectious grooves with lyrics reflecting self-doubt and perseverance, expanding on Atlus’ mission to create music that feels both universal and unmistakably his own.

The lead preview track “Spare Key” is built around a driving chorus and serves as an ode to a piece of brass that once symbolized opening his heart to love and possibility. “Unlocking your heart to love leaves you vulnerable to rejection, and just because someone leaves without having ‘the conversation’ doesn’t mean you’re spared the pain,” he explains. “It’s about loving someone so deeply that even after the relationship is over, you know you would have never changed the locks.”

Many of the album’s tracks focus on family, who have always been his priority. His success has allowed him to retire his mom, but before music took off, the now 33-year-old balanced two truck-driving jobs alongside UPS shifts and Uber rides to afford studio time.

Atlus

Atlus
is a recording artist and songwriter hailing from Denver, Colorado. He developed a distinctive yet catchy sound, combining influences as diverse as pop, rock, hip-hop, and pretty much anything in between. Born Sean Haywood, the artist calls Colorado home. Making music has always been a life-long dream for him, and even though he had to overcome many challenges, he is living proof that anyone can live their best life if they desire and focus on achieving their goals! To this day, Atlus still aims to make music that will deeply resonate with the audience. He wants to make a genuine impact and inspire people from all walks of life, especially in dealing with pain and anxiety.

At the core of it all, Atlus has a very genuine approach to writing songs that connect with the audience on a much deeper level. If you take a gander at the artist's description on Spotify, you will notice that he describes himself as just a dude who drinks beer and watches Netflix. While I'm sure most of us can relate, especially in the heat of the summer, when staying indoors seems like the best idea, it is unfair to just label him as a slacker who watches TV and drinks some beers! If there is one thing to consider is that music is louder than 1000 words. If you let the music speak for the artist, you will agree that Atlus is a passionate and hard-working creative who wants to share something with his audience and express himself through his music. So, what can we expect from Atlus in terms of sound? The first thing you will notice is that he has a hard-hitting sound, and he doesn't abide by the usual rules and clichés that define styles and genres.

Because Atlus is always so eager to try new things and push the boundaries of his music, you will always find him experimenting with new sounds and vibes. Almost every song he released has something that is one of a kind about it, and his fans appreciate such a mercurial quality, which makes the listening experience all the more engaging and intriguing. If this wasn't enough, it is also worth mentioning that every song boasts incredible production quality.

Atlus has amassed a fantastic catalog of music over the past couple of years, which has everything it takes to stand out and hang with some of the greatest artists on the scene today. Everything has a big, ambitious scope, from some really advanced beat-making techniques down to some beautiful melodic hooks and sound design ideas. Atlus is the kind of artist who aims very high and loves to challenge himself.

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