Struggle. Vulnerability. Pain. Resilience. Love. It’s been a hell of a journey that Dinosaur Pile-Up have been on, and they’ve bravely laid it out bare on their new album I’ve Felt Better.
Their first record in six years will be released on August 22 via Mascot Records. They will also be hitting the road in the UK in September, calling through Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, and London.
It was 2019 when they last toured the UK — on a completely sold-out run — so it’s understandable that the band is absolutely buzzing to get back on the stage and in front of their fans and see those beautiful faces once again. “After an extended break away from touring we just can’t wait to get back out on the road and play the new songs live,” singer/guitarist Matt Bigland says. “We’re really stoked on this record and can’t wait to see the fans again!”
It’s understandable for them to be tightly coiled and ready to go because overcoming life-threatening illness and finding a fresh perspective on life will do that to you. Before they pack back up in their van, they’ve dropped their new single, which sees them take back control of their future on the raucous “My Way.” The incredible video sees the band in various scenarios taking a light stab at the song’s meaning — with added aliens.
“I wrote ‘My Way’ because I’m gonna do what I want, how I want, my way,” Bigland reflects. “I made peace with the fact that I’m never going to be recognized as ‘cool,’ and that I will never be in the ‘what’s hot’ of the rock scene, and that my talents as a songwriter will seemingly never be worthy of mainstream acclaim. As a younger artist, that still held some weight or value in my mind. But that’s OK. I will do my thing my way because I dig what I do. Doing my thing, my way. I love ‘My Way’ because it’s this crazy mix of an Eminem-type vibe with a big rock song that even has this kind of ‘Amish farm breakdown’ and a hardcore breakdown in the same song. That sounds fun, right!? Sign me the fuck up!!”
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When it comes to publicity, media relations imaging, and marketing, Atom Splitter PR Principal and Founder Amy Sciarretto personifies dexterity, diligence, and devotion as she envisions and executes campaigns that don’t just impact tastemakers, but audiences worldwide.
Boundaries don’t exist for her initiatives. Sciaretto’s versatile ability to maneuver outside of expectations and elevate talent to new heights has been a cornerstone of the success of award-winning RIAA-certified juggernauts such as current clients Killswitch Engage, Falling In Reverse, Seether, Hatebreed, Helmet, Zeal & Ardor, Attila, Code Orange, and countless others. Following a storied tenure as an editor at CMJ, she became a fixture at Roadrunner Records before formally launching Atom Splitter PR in 2012. At Roadrunner, she operated point on campaigns for seminal albums such as Slipknot’s platinum-selling Billboard Top 200 #1 opus All Hope Is Gone, Korn’s GRAMMY® Award-nominated Korn III: Remember Who You Are, Killswitch Engage’s gold-selling The End of Heartache and As Daylight Dies, and more in addition to key releases from Meat Loaf, Rob Zombie, Stone Sour, Tommy Lee, and more.
Atom Splitter PR illuminates the scope of her vision. With a powerhouse roster spanning heavy metal, rock, alternative, indie, and pop, she continually lands high-profile placements across print, online, and television. Her drive and dedication remain unparalleled, adding a personalized fire and flare reflective of every artist’s individual needs. As the engine of Atom Splitter PR accompanied by a full staff of equally passionate PR impresarios, she continually raises the bar and redefines what publicity can be in the age of streaming and social media.
Outside of public relations, Amy remains staunchly devoted to her family and bulldog Higgins. She spends as much time as possible walking dogs at a local shelter, giving them a little extra love. In 2009, she co-authored the music industry survival guide Do The Devil’s Work for Him alongside Rick Florino. Expect her to make more history going forward…
