Alternative-rock artist Justin Bigart takes listeners on an immersive journey with his latest single, ‘Atmosphere,’ extracted from his highly anticipated concept album, ‘Pretty Dopamine Bullets.’
Pretty Dopamine Bullets’ is a groundbreaking concept album that combines expansive and haunting cinematic rock tracks with accompanying visuals, crafting an immersive audiovisual experience. Each release within the album is labelled as a ‘chapter,’ with ‘Atmosphere’ serving as the sixth installment. With an overarching theme centered around the increasing prevalence of ‘cheap dopamine’ in society and the lengths people go to seek it, the album offers introspective reflections while drawing comparisons to broader societal issues.
‘Atmosphere’ encourages listeners to look inward and surrender to the world around them. Justin Bigart skillfully blends elements of alt-rock, Americana, and desert rock with emotive lyricism to craft a contemplative narrative reminiscent of a film soundtrack. The accompanying music video, shot in the Mojave desert, emphasizes the vastness of the world and humanity’s small place within it, mirroring the track’s sound and theme.
Reflecting on the track, Justin states, “‘Atmosphere’ represents a new phase of my songwriting, with a more complex form and my most raw and vulnerable vocal performance to date.” The song captures the essence of wandering, seeking, and embracing vulnerability, inviting listeners to join Bigart on his voluntary exile
Justin Bigart’s music reflects what he loves and his surroundings, heavily influenced by Americana and gospel. As a self-proclaimed ‘dopamine addicted heathen in search of redemption,’ Bigart’s upbringing in Montana and his current life split between the mountains of Bozeman and the deserts of Joshua Tree, CA, serve as constant sources of inspiration.
Released in chapters, ‘Pretty Dopamine Bullets’ offers listeners a unique episodic visual album experience. With further chapters scheduled for release, the album culminates in a captivating exploration of human emotion and experience.