# Portland-Based SUN ATOMS Present ‘Ceiling Tiles’ 7″ Single And Haunting Monochrome Video - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/ - Published: 2024-02-13T16:00:00-06:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney ### **Portland-based Sun Atoms present ‘Ceiling Tiles’ 7″ single and haunting monochrome video** _“Sun Atoms is a tripped-out opus packed with droning electronics, shimmering guitars, dayglo melodies and a deep, whispered delivery”_ ~ **Brooklyn Vegan** _“Ebbing and flowing like Love and Rockets under a Spiritualized raga; the spirit of Bowie’s classic Moonage Daydream echoes through the band’s astral fabric” _~ ** First Look** _“Thoroughly enjoyable. We appreciate their artistic leap into an enthralling intersection of post-punk, indie rock and new wave. Worthy of your “put on repeat” playlist, this music opens a gateway for your consciousness to coast into fascinating sonic realms”_ ~ **Spill Magazine** _“Sun Atoms give first rate performances that bend and blend song to song through luminary influences Leonard Cohen, The Cure, Moon Duo, and Nick Cave in a resulting amalgamation that combines psychedelic, dark wave, and post-modern pop”_ ~** The Big Takeover** _“Sun Atoms fuses styles and sounds like a long lost Basquiat painting found in deep space among comets and stars” _~** Maximum Volume** [⌊Sun Atoms⌉⌊Sun Atoms⌉[ Portland alternative pop / postmodern rock outfit [**Sun Atoms**](https://www.facebook.com/sunatoms) present their new single [**‘Ceiling Tiles’**](https://youtu.be/RRm1eOHDIJM), released via [**Little Cloud Records**](https://littlecloudrecords.com/) digitally and on [**7″ vinyl**](https://littlecloudrecords.com/products/sun-atoms-ceiling-tiles-tower-of-song-in-the-key-of-jamcpre-order). The video follows ghosts on a velvety caper through an endless maze, arriving at a house of cards on the verge of metaphysical collapse. The B-side complements chills with thrills with a unique rendition of the **Leonard Cohen** classic, here dubbed**‘** [**Tower of Song (in the key of JAMC)’**](https://sunatoms.bandcamp.com/album/ceiling-tiles-single). Written around a compelling baseline by **Peter G. Holmström (**[**The Dandy Warhols**](http://thedandywarholsofficial.bandcamp.com/)**,** [**Pete International Airport)**](https://peteinternationalairport.bandcamp.com/), who also produced this single, the single was mixed by the iconic [**Jagz Kooner**](https://www.jagzkooner.com/)**( Massive Attack, Primal Scream, Oasis, Garbage)**. This is the first taste of the band’s sophomore album, to be released in late spring. Vocalist **Jsun Atoms (The Upsidedown, Daydream Machine)** is joined by **Holmström** on bass, multi-instrumentalist **June Kang, Mars de Ponte (LoveBomb Go-Go)**, L. A. drummer **Eric Rubalcava** and Boise native **Derek Spencer Longoria-Gomez** **( Hi Hazel**). 2021 brought the band’s debut album [**‘Let There Be Light’**](https://sunatoms.bandcamp.com/album/let-there-be-light), also produced by Holmström and mixed by the iconic [**Stephen Street**](https://stephenstreet.audio/)**( Blur, The Smiths, The Cranberries)**, involving performances by the likes of **The Vandelles’ Jasno Swarez**, **The Black Angels’ Alex Maas** and **Gregg Williams ( Sheryl Crow, Blitzen Trapper)**. “When I was a child, I saw a being made of light climb through my bedroom window, they stood at the foot of my bed and reached out to touch my foot,” explains **Jsun Atoms**. “Mesmerizing and haunting, much like the new Sun Atoms single ‘Ceiling Tiles’, which reveals a story of characters living under a faux sky being manipulated to make it appear that the stars are aligning, when in fact, above this tiled Truman Show, the stars are doing just that. The characters in the song go about their day- to-day dance while the globe they are spinning on becomes an eye.” Filmed by **Brady Tuazon**, this video follows several characters, who come to life from of a deck of tarot cards. An amalgamation of new colors in psychedelic, dark wave, and post-modern pop, ‘Ceiling Tiles’ explores a dreamy netherworld peeling away under the heartbeat like a synthesized glove. A cautionary tale of a dystopian future, some of which is already materializing before our eyes now, we follow the characters into a mirror, where they live outside of the lines under a faux sky, only to find that the planet itself is an eye, crying rain. Do they make it through the maze of plastic plants and security guards and get the message out in order to light up the world? Sun Atoms - Ceiling Tiles (Official Music Video) [⌊Sun Atoms - Ceiling Tiles (Official Music Video)⌉⌊Sun Atoms - Ceiling Tiles (Official Music Video)⌉ Watch this video on YouTube **‘Ceiling Tiles’** As Sun Atoms kicked off 2024 by playing three sold-out shows at Portland’s historic Revolution Hall, opening for **Dinosaur Jr.**, this presented the perfect chance to shoot this video. With its long stairways and iconic brick facade as the ideal backdrop for this monochromatic video, here unfolds a mysterious tale of characters living between worlds and connected by Jean Cocteau’s famously mirrored portal. [⌊Sun Atoms⌉⌊Sun Atoms⌉[ As Sun Atoms roams this 113,000+ square foot state-of-the-art concert venue, Brady reveals two worlds, weaving through each other’s transparent personas and disappearances like white light on black attire. The band members appear like rare birds in the roles of madcap non-conformist odd fellows living outside of the lines. “I wanted to conjure the same feelings I had the first time I saw Sun Atoms perform this song. Jsun and I were in lockstep as we discussed the vision for the video. We pulled in inspiration from Jean Cocteau and other noir films like “The Killing” by Kubrick,” explains the video’s director,** Brady Tuazon.** “Working within the boundaries of black and white let us emphasize the theme of two worlds in a psychedelic noir manner. Portraying each member as their normal selves and as a ghost version adds another layer to the duality. It makes us ask the questions, “If our own ghosts saw us today, would they be kind and encouraging to us? Or would they be spirits signaling their existence as a cautionary tale? Filming the video was a true testament of the grit and creative solidarity at the core of Portland creatives. We had limited time and resources to pull this off”. **Apart from Dinosaur Jr., Sun Atoms has played shows with Modest Mouse, Fishbone, Besnard Lakes, The Veldt **and** New Candys, in addition to performing at Seattle’s Freakout Fest and Portland’s Lose Yr Mind Fest with Allah Las, Broncho and Night Beats. **The band will be touring this spring, starting at** **[**Treefort Festival**](https://treefortmusicfest.com/)**, along with Ty Segall, A Place To Bury Strangers, Neko Case **and **Built To Spill.** As of February 23, the ‘Ceiling Tiles’ is available on **[beautiful 7″ vinyl](https://littlecloudrecords.com/search?q=sun+atoms)** and from fine digital platforms, including **[Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sun-atoms/1568406525), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XVcmb3hnmq9G5uHP6LlF1) **and [**Bandcamp**](https://sunatoms.bandcamp.com/). Sun Atoms will be releasing a new album in late spring. [⌊Sun Atoms single cover⌉⌊Sun Atoms single cover⌉[ **CREDITS** ‘Ceiling Tiles’ written by Peter G. Holmström, Jsun Atoms, June Kang, Derek Spencer Longoria-Gomez, Mars de Ponte, Eric RubalcavaProduced and Engineered by Peter G. Holmström at Air Traffic ControlRecording (additional drums) by Gregg Williams at The Trench StudioRecording (add. vox) by Tommy Dietrick / Joshua Tree Recording StudioInitial tracking by Eric Crespo at Red Lantern StudiosMixed by Jagz Kooner at Stone Circle StudiosMastered by Keith Tenniswood at Curve PusherPeter G. Holmström – bass, guitar, sequencers, keysJune Kang – MPC, synths, percussionDerek Spencer Longoria-Gomez – guitar, vocalsMars de Ponte – guitar, keys, vocalsEric Rubalcava – drums, percussionJsun Atoms – vocals, guitarCover artwork by James Coffman. Layout by Sean GothmanVideo directed and Edited by Brady Tuazon‘Tower of Song (in the key of JAMC)’ written by Leonard CohenReleased by Little Cloud Records 2024‘ Ceiling Tiles’ video directed by Brady Tuazon with support from Nigel Coutinho, Ryan Gamo, Erik Meharry and Hannah Glavor Artist photos by Erik Meharry  [**TOUR DATES**](https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15513421) * March 23  BOISE, ID – Treefort Festival, In-store at Record Exchange * March 24  BOISE, ID – Treefort Festival, Shrine Social Club * March 25  SACRAMENTO, CA – Old Ironsides * March 27  LAS VEGAS, NV – The Usual Place * March 28  LOS ANGELES, CA – The Moroccan Lounge * March 29  PIONEERTOWN, CA – Red Dog Saloon * March 30  SAN FRANSCISCO, CA – Kilowatt * April 5  PORTLAND, Oregon – Star Theater * April 6  SEATTLE, WA – Seagaze Festival, Tractor Tavern Seattle **FOR FANS OF:**  Love and Rockets, The Cure, Spiritualized, ACTORS, The Jesus and Mary Chain, PJ Harvey, Blur, Alice Coltrane, Nick Cave, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, James Marshall Hendrix **Keep up with Sun Atoms** [Website](https://linktr.ee/SunAtoms) | [Bandcamp](https://sunatoms.bandcamp.com/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sunatoms) | [Twitter](http://twitter.com/sun_atoms) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sun_atoms) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUqvyX-oy6CrW4cIUaKmTVQ) | [Soundcloud](https://soundcloud.com/user-585989182-423460822) | [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sun-atoms/1568406525) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XVcmb3hnmq9G5uHP6LlF1) | [BandsInTown](https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15513421) | [SongKick](https://www.songkick.com/artists/10160052-sun-atoms) **Keep up with Little Cloud Records** [Website](https://littlecloudrecords.com/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/littlecloudrecords/) | [Bandcamp](https://littlecloudrecords.bandcamp.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/littlecloudrec1) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/littlecloudrecords) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5RVzcdshrX0M13nxVuoU_g/videos) [⌊Shameless Promotion⌉⌊Shameless Promotion⌉[ **[Website](http://www.shamelesspromotionpr.com/) | [Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/shamelesspromotionpr) | [Twitter ](http://twitter.com/shamelesspr_)| [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/shamelesspromotionpr) | [Soundcloud](http://www.soundcloud.com/shameless-promotionpr) | [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/shamelesspromotionpr)** ### Share this: * [ Facebook ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?share=x) * [ Email ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Portland-Based%20SUN%20ATOMS%20Present%20%27Ceiling%20Tiles%27%207%22%20Single%20And%20Haunting%20Monochrome%20Video&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyrdcast.com%2Fportland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video%2F&share=email) * [ LinkedIn ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?share=linkedin) * [ Mastodon ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?share=nextdoor) * [ Pinterest ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?share=pinterest) * [ Reddit ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?share=reddit) * [ Tumblr ](https://www.nyrdcast.com/portland-based-sun-atoms-present-ceiling-tiles-7-single-and-haunting-monochrome-video/?share=tumblr) ### Like this: Like Loading… ### _Related_