Atlus built this moment from the ground up. The Denver-raised singer-songwriter spent years writing lyrics behind the wheel of a commercial truck, balancing driving shifts, UPS runs, and rideshare work to fund studio time and support his family. That foundation shows on ‘Art of Letting Go,’ his 15-track label debut via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, and it is out now.
The album is named after its title track, written in direct response to the loss of his sister to addiction. It doesn’t flinch. Blending country with rock, pop, and hip-hop, ‘Art of Letting Go’ covers the full range of Atlus’ story, from grief and survival to resilience and release. Produced primarily by Andrew Baylis, the record includes radio single “Devil Ain’t Done,” lead track “Spare Key,” and release day focus “Still Haven’t Stopped.” All three land with the kind of emotional directness that has driven Atlus past one billion on-demand streams.
“This time, with this album, it’s about moving through moments and experiences that shaped me as a person, as a brother, as a son, and as an artist,” Atlus shares. “My deepest hope is that someone out there hears these songs and connects with the stories and the music and feels like their load is a little lighter because we are sharing the experience.” That sincerity runs through every track on this record, and it hits.
“Devil Ain’t Done” continues to climb country radio charts and reached the Top 5 in Australia. “Spare Key” features an appearance by artist and influencer Demps in its music video. “Still Haven’t Stopped” digs into the complicated weight of loving someone through active addiction. These aren’t radio filler. They are songs with real stakes, written by someone who lived them.
Atlus continues touring through 2026, joining Russell Dickerson on the “RussellMania Tour” this spring alongside festival appearances and headlining dates.
‘Art Of Letting Go’ Track Listing:
- Secondhand Smoke
- Devil Ain’t Done
- Still Haven’t Stopped
- Art of Letting Go
- Hold My Liquor
- Spare Key
- Sounds Like Alcohol
- Town Down
- IOD on YOU
- Roses
- Break Me First
- In The City
- Guilty
- Half The Bottle
- Baby Momma