Indie Pop form Air Traffic Controller

American indie outfit Air Traffic Controller take their name from singer-songwriter Dave Munro’s time serving as an actual air traffic controller in the US Navy. Joining Dave is Adam Salameh, Adrian Aiello, Joe Campbell, Steve Scott and Seth Kasper to form the band who have had a decorated music career for more than a decade.

Making their introduction in 2009, they released their debut album The One which they’ve followed up with four more records and a bunch of sensational singles. Delighting fans and tastemakers alike, over the years they’ve earned recognition for their stellar artistic works such as making the NPR Hot 100 List and Billboard Hot 100 Fest, being named the Guardian’s UK Band of the Day, having their music placed in films, TV shows and video games as well as extensive radio support all over the world.

In 2020 they unveiled the next chapter of their sonic journey with the single “Sometimes” working with Boston-based producer Dan Cardinal who’s previous credits include Darlingside, Henry Jamison, Josh Ritter and Ballroom Thieves. Now they bring us their latest release with their brand new single titled “20”.

Laying down a grooving indie pop backdrop full of rhythmic brass arrangement with Dave Munro spinning melodic vocal leads, “20” sees a celebrated band at the top of their game. Offering a nostalgic and relatable song, Air Traffic Controller continue to go from strength-to-strength with an instantly catchy anthem.

Listen to 20 below