The Ataris unveiled the first preview of its forthcoming album this weekend.
The preview came Friday in the form of the band’s new single, ‘Car Song‘ and its companion lyric video. The song will be featured in the band’s forthcoming, as yet untitled album, which will be the band’s first new album in 15 years upon its release.
The new single boasts a musical arrangement that takes audiences back to the infectious alt-rock sounds and styles of the 90s from the likes of Gin Blossoms and others of that ilk. According to information provided, fittingly, the song was recorded using analog technology rather than the digital technology of the 21st century.
Front man Kristopher Roe said in a prepared statement, the song’s lyrical theme was an ode of sorts to his father.
“I’ve always been so lucky to have my dad’s unwavering support for The Ataris,” Roe said. “He wasn’t just a fan—he was a fixture of our community. He would often interact with fans on the band’s message board, film live sets, and share them with everyone—everyone knew him. He was a huge part of the band’s journey.”
Roe’s father passed in 2014 due to complications from alcoholismm according to the provided news release announcing the new single’s premiere. In tribute to his father, Roe stated the 7-inch vinyl pressings of the new single will each contain some of his father’s ashes.
Roe talked about the tribute in his comments.
“When I read about a service that would press a loved one’s ashes into vinyl, it instantly hit me,” said Roe. “What better way to honor my dad than making him a permanent part of the music he always loved? It felt like the most meaningful tribute I could give him. For anyone who knew my dad, they’d agree this would be the most fitting tribute for him.”
Additionally, a portion of proceeds from the single’s sales will go to benefit the nonprofit agency, Shatterproof. The Norwalk, CT-based agency works to help its patients battle substance abuse, including alcoholism.
Audiences can order the vinyl here.
In other news, The Ataris will perform at a series of shows this spring across Europe. The band’s upcoming European run is scheduled to launch May 24 in Hatfield, UK and to run through June 2 in Milan, Italy. From there the band will return to the United States for a series of performances between June and October.
All of the band’s upcoming live dates are noted below:
Upcoming Shows:
5/24/2025 Slam Dunk Festival (Hatfield Park) Hatfield, UK
5/25/2025 Slam Dunk Festival (Temple Newsam) Leeds, UK
5/27/2025 O2 Academy Islington London, UK
5/29/2025 Slam Dunk Festival (TivoliVredenburg) Utrecht, Netherlands
5/31/2025 SBAM Festival (Alter Schlachthof Wels) Wels, Austria
6/1/2025 Slam Dunk Festival (Komplex 457) Zürich, Switzerland
6/2/2025 Slam Dunk Festival (Carraponte) Milan, Italy
6/13/2025 Phasefest (Sioux Falls Stadium) Sioux Falls, SD
8/23/2025 Yaamava’ Resort and Casino Highland, CA
(w/ Alien Ant Farm)
9/19-9/23, 2025 Riot Fest Chicago, IL
10/2/2025 Aftershock (Discovery Park) Sacramento, CA
More information on The Ataris’ new single, lyric video, album, and upcoming concerts is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
Website: https://theatarisband.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/theataris
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theataris
