Introducing:Attic0matic

Brighton’s AtticOmatic refuse to be boxed in. Blending biting indie-rock, ethereal dream-pop, electronica, and contemporary jazz, their music is as fluid as it is fearless. Their latest single, Wait (out today, March 4th), is a striking example—one moment raw and aggressive, the next deeply intimate and introspective.

At its core, Wait is a deeply personal exploration of love, identity, and neurodivergence. Written by the band’s twin lead vocalists, Lorcan Forder and Kamran Kaur, the track was born from their shared experience of being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, respectively, after five years in a relationship. “The lyrics are about how overwhelming love can feel,” Lorcan explains. “Navigating what it’s like to be in a neurodivergent relationship and understanding how similar, yet totally different, two people can be.”

With a nationwide tour kicking off and a debut EP set for release in May—culminating in their biggest headline show yet at Brighton’s Dust—AtticOmatic are proving they’re a force to be reckoned with. Having already sold out hometown gigs, shared stages with indie heavyweights, and caught the attention of BBC Radio 6Music’s Nabihah Iqbal, the band is moving fast. Now, as they step into their next chapter, we sit down with AtticOmatic to talk about their journey, their sound, and what’s next.

1. Your new single, "Wait," explores the dynamics of a neurodivergent relationship. How did your personal experiences shape the songwriting process, and what do you hope listeners take away from it?

Kam: So Lorcan and I had just been diagnosed with ADHD and Autism after being in a relationship for 5 years. It was funny to look back on how we got together and how our differences made the whole thing very complicated. I guess the Wait lyrics are the words we would have said if we were able to advocate for ourselves back then! 

Lorcan: Feelings have always been hard for us to describe in any form other than in music. Because our neurodivergence was on our mind a lot at the time the lyrics came pretty easily, then the rest of the band wrote parts that just worked so well with what we were trying to say. We hope listeners can.

2. Your sound is incredibly diverse, blending indie-rock, dream-pop, electronica, and jazz. How do you navigate these influences while maintaining a distinct identity as a band?

Ollie: We all have such varying differences so we’ve never bothered trying to put ourselves in a box. In the past it’s been hard to gain momentum in the industry because we’d be put on a jazz bill on a Friday and a post-punk bill on a Saturday, but it’s what we love about playing together. 

Marie: I think the thing we keep consistent is our instrumentation and the way we individually approach our playing styles. That’s really what maintains our identity as a band. 

3. You’ve been gaining serious momentum, from selling out hometown shows to supporting artists like Nabihah Iqbal. What have been some of the most defining moments for AtticOmatic so far?

Ollie: Yeah selling out venues like The Windmill in London and Alphabet in Brighton have been big moments for us. 

Marie: Recording our debut EP as well! It’s our first body of work that has felt really cohesive and that will define our music going forward.

4. With your debut EP Fold The World dropping in May, what can fans expect in terms of themes and sonic evolution compared to your previous releases?

Kam: We’ve definitely leaned away from our more jazzy songwriting. Most of the lyrical themes are just about our lives, frustrations, being in love, feeling a lot, waking up for work and doing it again the next day. 

Kai: I think this is most refined sound we’ve had. There’s still variety in the project but with more intentional harmony between tracks, something we’ve never really felt inclined to do. I think we’re just always evolving. 

5. You’re in the middle of a nationwide tour leading up to your biggest show yet at Brighton’s Dust. How has touring influenced your growth as a band, and what excites you most about these upcoming shows?

Lorcan: We have always had an itch to meet like minded individuals and touring opens up so many opportunities to do just that. The internet age often makes us all feel insular so it’s more important than ever to connect with our audience and fellow musicians at live shows. Throwing ourselves headfirst into touring during the formative years of our project was quite unpredictable but it has bestowed an immense appreciation for all the people working at the grass roots music level. Our music and live shows have evolved a lot and we feel very excited to share our newest iteration with everyone!