Grand Rapids, MI, July 31, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Atlas Genius is bringing their internationally acclaimed alt-rock sound to Grand Rapids, performing with Neon Trees on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
The Atlas Genius 2025 tour celebrates the release of “End Of The Tunnel”, their first album in nine years, which has been described as one of the band’s most personal works to date. The album marks a creative evolution for Jeffery and his band of brothers, exploring themes of resilience and reinvention with emotional depth.
In addition to touring with Neon Trees in support of their latest album, Atlas Genius has announced a series of headlining shows featuring special performances to celebrate the 12th anniversary of their debut album, “When It Was Now.”
“Performing with Neon Trees will be an honor and a blast,” says Jeffery, “Getting back to tour has been incredible.” Jeffery has gained recognition not only for his music but also for his growing body of work in publishing and the arts.
“Steven’s storytelling extends beyond music,” says literary agent Kim Childress of Childress Ink. “He is one of those rare artists whose creativity knows no bounds. And now I get to see him perform live in Grand Rapids.”
Tickets for the Elevation Grand Rapids show are available now and expected to sell quickly. Doors open at 7 PM. Find details and tour updates at AtlasGenius.com.
Event Details:
What: Atlas Genius and Neon Trees Live in Grand Rapids When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | Doors Open at 7 PM Where: Elevation: 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Tickets: Available via AtlasGenius.com
Upcoming Tour Dates:
9/20 – Neon Trees – The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT 9/22 – Neon Trees – The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA 9/24 – Neon Trees – The Bellwether, Los Angeles, CA 10/8 – Headlining – House of Blues San Diego, San Diego, CA 10/10 – Headlining – House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim, CA 10/12 – Headlining – Valley Bar, Phoenix, AZ 10/13 – Headlining – 191 Toole, Tucson, AZ 10/15 – Headlining – 29th Street Ballroom, Austin, TX 10/16 – Headlining – Bad Astronaut, Houston, TX 10/17 – Headlining – The Kessler Theater, Dallas, TX 10/18 – Neon Trees – Diamond Ballroom, Oklahoma City, OK 10/20 – Neon Trees – House of Blues Chicago, Chicago, IL 10/21 – Neon Trees – Elevation, Grand Rapids, MI 10/23 – Neon Trees – Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY 10/24 – Neon Trees – Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC 10/25 – Neon Trees – Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA 10/27 – Neon Trees – Citizens House of Blues, Boston, MA
About
Steven Jeffery is a multifaceted creator—musician, songwriter, and storyteller. As a children’s author, he channels the same creativity and emotional resonance that define his songs. When not writing or performing, Steven explores the Australian landscape, finding inspiration in its wildlife and culture. For more creative and behind-the-scenes highlights, follow Steven on Instagram.
Atlas Genius skyrocketed into international spotlight with their hit “Trojans,” sharing stages with Imagine Dragons and playing major festivals including Lollapalooza, Firefly, and MoPop. With over 700,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, the band has cultivated a loyal following with their blend of introspective lyrics and infectious alt-pop hooks. Learn more at AtlasGenius.com.
Neon Trees is a multiplatinum alternative band known for blending rock, pop, and danceable grooves. After rising to fame with hits like “Animal” and “Everybody Talks,” the band earned widespread acclaim and chart success. Learn more at NeonTrees.com.
Childress Ink is a collaborative editorial and publishing team led by longtime editor, author, and media professional Kim Childress. Based in the Grand Rapids, MI area, Childress Ink specializes in editorial development, content creation, and platform-building for authors, filmmakers, and creatives, Childress Ink also operates Ink-a-Dink, a children’s bookstore dedicated to promoting literacy and diverse voices through books, events, and community outreach. With deep roots in publishing and media, Childress Ink champions meaningful storytelling across all platforms. Learn more at ChildressInk.com. For media inquiries, interviews, or press access, contact Kim Childress at kim@childressink.com.
Los Angeles, CA, November 02, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– AIKO NOVA: My Own Flow (2025)
Now streaming exclusively on SoundCloud, My Own Flow marks the definitive evolution of AIKO NOVA — a cinematic dark-pop project where emotion and production collide. Across eleven remastered tracks, the album immerses listeners in a world of shadowed beauty: deep bass beds, live-sounding percussion, analog synth layers, and flashes of Spanish guitar woven through lush electronic textures.
Fronted by AIKO’s unmistakable vocals — warm, raspy, and intimate — the record captures both fragility and strength in the same breath. From the haunting piano and atmospheric pulse of “Fall” and “Dawn,” to the confident momentum of “My Own Flow” and “True Fire,” each track feels alive, cinematic, and emotionally charged. “Silver Flame” and “Drifting” shimmer like midnight reflections, while “Crown Of Stars” and “Between The Smoke” dive into darker, hypnotic grooves anchored by human-sounding beats and layered harmonies. The final trio — “Sugar And Gasoline,” “Hold My Fractures,” and “Let You Be Free” — lands with quiet intensity, closing the album in a whisper of catharsis and rebirth.
AIKO NOVA isn’t a conventional band — it’s a multidisciplinary sound collective built around a single creative vision: to merge the emotional weight of live performance with the precision of electronic art. My Own Flow feels handcrafted and cinematic, blurring the lines between dark-pop, downtempo, and electronica.
Now available on SoundCloud, this album is both confession and confrontation — a late-night journey through heartbreak, healing, and the rediscovery of self. My Own Flow doesn’t just play; it breathes.
Fredericksburg, VA, October 31, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Musician and author MD Abdul Ahad Shanto, widely recognized by his stage name AlwaysBeSmile, has announced the release of his latest eBook, “The Independent Musician’s Blueprint: From Distribution to Verification.”
This inspiring new release serves as a complete guide for independent musicians navigating today’s digital music industry. Drawing from his personal experience as an independent artist, AlwaysBeSmile breaks down every stage of the modern music journey — from distribution to artist verification — in clear and simple steps.
The book provides essential insights into how artists can publish their music worldwide, manage metadata, claim profiles on streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, and understand the importance of music databases and lyric publishing platforms. It also sheds light on how digital verification helps establish credibility and build a professional artist presence online.
“When I started my music journey, I had to learn everything by trial and error,” says AlwaysBeSmile. “Now I want to make that path easier for others — to give artists the knowledge and confidence to grow independently and succeed in the digital world.”
Written in a friendly and motivational tone, “The Independent Musician’s Blueprint” encourages emerging artists to take full control of their creative careers. It’s not just a guide — it’s a message of empowerment for every musician dreaming of turning passion into professionalism.
