THE AUTOS
The Autos are not a band as much as they are a production environment. Led by former Tatanka lead singer/songwriter Ian Gastl. Ian is joined by Nick Wimer (Project 432, ghost.wav), Pancho Tranmer (Massif) and Taylor Kaufman (Massif). Embracing the collaboration culture of 1970’s Reggae, The Autos are constantly working with new players and artists to maintain a fresh sound.
The Autos got their name after Ian was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease and cancer. Since the diagnosis, the group has continued working through Ian’s treatments to create tracks like “Trespass,” featuring Elliot Martin of John Brown’s Body and “Boom Shakalok,” featuring Ruff Scott from Easy Star All-Stars. Now that Ian is healthy and in remission, The Autos have started backing artists at shows and festivals across the country (the most recent being the Four Corners Reggae Festival in Aztec, NM, alongside Bobby Hustle).
NEWS ABOUT THE AUTOS
ROYAL BLU X KABAKA PYRAMID X THE AUTOS – “LIGHT MY WAY” – NEW SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW
Royal Blu teams up with GRAMMY winner Kabaka Pyramid and The Autos production collective to deliver this inspiring roots reggae anthem. This follows two previous singles Blu worked with The Autos ("Dancehall Session" and "Artillery") while also representing the first [...]
CHRIS MALACHI MEETS THE AUTO – “COOL & EASY” OUT NOW
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, The Autos have paired with Chris Malachi to deliver the lovers rock tune “Cool & Easy.” Recorded at Kona Town Studios in California, the song paints a picture of love and affection over [...]
THE AUTOS TEAM UP WITH ARISE ROOTS AND MASSIF ON CALI HEART
THE AUTOS TEAM UP WITH ARISE ROOTS AND MASSIF ON THEIR NEW SINGLE: CALI HEARTThe Autos – fresh off the militant single “Artillery” with Royal Blu and Roe Summerz earlier this year – now [...]
ROYAL BLU ATTACKS JAMAICAN GUN CULTURE WITH “ARTILLERY”
Jamaica is facing a crisis and no one is talking about it, except Royal Blu. On his explosive new track “Artillery” (out 1/13 via Easy Star Records) the Kingston emcee and songwriter shines [...]