North East native duo Atlas Wynd are the hidden gem buried in the musical hotbed of Brighton. With a full wall of sound akin to the likes of a younger and looser Arctic Monkeys and fellow thrasher duo Drenge, it won't be long before even more people discover their goodness - just don't compare them to Royal Blood. 

Support comes from the incredible Guising and Frank & Beans who warm things up nicely and prepare for Atlas Wynd to take over and round things off with a bang.

Explosive from the off, they open with 'I've Had Enough', a single that stands tall and sees the duo unleash their unrelenting energy on the good-sized crowd that gather to watch the magic unfold.

Thunderous beats and monstrous riffs follow from the punchy outfit, who are met with nothing short of adoration throughout the duration of their stage time.

Running relentlessly through their tunes, the pair revel in every minute of their set and clearly put their all into the performance - something that more than pays off judging by the wild reaction of the crowd time and time again. 

The band debut a blistering newbie that had been written just hours earlier and ask everyone to "clap anyway, even if you don't like it" but there was never a chance they wouldn't. It may be the song's debut airing, but the crowd are transfixed like it's a top 10 hit. 

As brilliantly tight and polished as ever, there's a remarkable Queens of the Stone Age swagger about them as they give it their all on the final tune of the evening, 'Mona Lisa'. Make no mistake though, the band will rely on their own charms to win themselves more fans in the foreseeable future.

Atlas Wynd are the kind of band that thrives in small, dark venues such as the fantastic Sticky Mike's. The pair have been holding their own on the B-town scene for a while but this was the headline slot they needed to give them a real chance to shine and they put on a hell of a show. 

If you're heading to Live At Leeds this weekend, you'd be a fool to miss them play. Take a look at some of the other shots from the night below. 

Words Lauren Wade

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Photos Michael Hundertmark

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Brighton-based duo Atlas Wynd have released their latest single 'Mona Lisa' and it's a piece of art. 

Their second release strips their garage rock sound back to basics and thunders along with a quiet menace. The explosive instrumentation of the duo has also impressed BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens who premiered the new track on his show recently. 

'Mona Lisa' is the end result of long rehearsal room jams, which saw the pair experiment with their music without putting too much thought into what was going to come of it. 

Formed of Peter Chapman (vocals/guitar) and Harry Sotnick (drums), Atlas Wynd have made their mark so confidently on the musical hotbed of Brighton and are well on their way to achieving greater success - keep a close eye on them.

Take a listen to 'Mona Lisa' below

Words Lauren Wade

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ATLAS Wynd are a Brighton-based garage rock duo with a swell of chatter growing around them. Describing themselves as a 'two piece that provides you with a wall of sound that's sure to knock you to the back of the room' the future is lit with promise for them. The two-piece have already been announced as part of the bill for Brighton's annual new music festival, The Great Escape, which will see Atlas Wynd take to the BIMM stage of The Hope and Ruin on 19th May. 

'Mischief March' is a smart and calculated number that features unrelenting drums from Harry Sotnick and is held together by tight guitar riffs and an infectious melody. The band are tearing up the new music scene in Brighton like no other, with consistent gigging throughout the city word is really starting to spread and all the right ears are being pricked in the process. 

The dynamic and punchy beats of 'Road Less Travelled' presents a softer side to the duo and a sense of kooky weariness arises after an initial listen of the sub-four minute cut. Press repeat a few times and you'll hear similarities to Kettering psych rock gods, Temples. This tune is one that has a nostalgic feel to it and is ideal for seaside strolls in the summertime, if that's your thing. 

Atlas Wynd look set to have an incredible 2016 if the first three months are anything to go by. The duo's variety of talent and ability to switch genres is completely compelling from the offset. Go mental for their massively tasty tunes and be sure to catch them live at an independent venue near you soon; Atlas Wynd are on an unstoppable rise. 

Words Lauren Wade

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