Core Atoms

Core Atoms is an American musician and songwriter known for his work in progressive and experimental rock. He is a founding member of the synth-metal band Arcadea and the bands Gaylord and Zruda. A multi-instrumentalist, Atoms is known for his unconventional guitar technique—playing a right-handed guitar left-handed and upside down —and for his experimental songwriting, which blends genres and explores shifting time signatures. He is also noted for his synthesizer arrangements and lyrical themes rooted in science fiction and narrative-driven concepts.