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Category: Atlas : Empire

0 Prog Mag Premiere: ATLAS : EMPIRE Album Stream “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet”

  • December 6, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Atlas : Empire · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 6, 2018

 

For fans of Thrice, Circa Survive, Glassjaw, At The Drive-In

Prog Mag Premiere: ATLAS : EMPIRE Album Stream “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet”

  

L-R – Robert Hasebe (Bassist), Jamie Sturt (Guitar and Vocals), Steven Gillies (Guitar and Vocals)

Glasgow’s ATLAS : EMPIRE will be releasing their debut album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” on December 7th, 2018. Weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, the trio visit the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze. Before their new album’s official release, they are sharing with fans its full stream via Prog Mag at the following link: https://www.loudersound.com/news/atlas-empire-stream-new-album-with-prog

Bassist Robert Hasebe comments:

“‘The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet’ is a concept album that explores what would happen to humanity if we became entirely reliant on technology/automation in every aspect of our lives – and more importantly, what happens when that system fails? Across its 10 tracks, we delve into different aspects of that very-possible future, with each song takes place before, during or after a mass technological collapse, from the perspective of a different ‘character’.”

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” will be available for download on stream on Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify.

Since forming in 2011, ATLAS : EMPIRE have enjoyed success both through their recordings and several tours crossing the UK, the EU and Eastern Canada, including performing at Indieweek in Toronto.

To date the band has released 3 EPs, “To The Astronaut…” (2012); “Somnus” (2013) and “For the Satellites” (2015) with “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” as their 2018 debut full length.

Music Video – “It’s All In The Reflexes”

Music Video – “Gethsemane”

Music Video – “Hostess”

Track Listing:
1. As Yet Unwritten
2. Diminishing Returns
3. It’s All In The Reflexes
4. The Moment We Were Exploding
5. Gethsemane
6. The Entire of History You
7. Hostess
8. The Year of The Four Emperors
9. Our Hands Part The Waves
10. Cenotaphs

Album Band Line Up: 
Steven Gillies
Jamie Sturt
Robert Hasebe
Ben Montgomery

For more info:
https://atlasempire.co.uk
https://facebook.com/atlasempire
https://twitter.com/atlasempireUK
https://www.instagram.com/atlas_empire

– 30 –

 

“A lesson in progressive rock” – Rocksound (UK)

“fiery, soaring, and thought-provoking heavy prog-/post-rock” – Rebel Noise

“Atlas : Empire has produced an album that is glued with beautiful instrumental and chill vibes for a weekend unwind. Overall the album is definitely worth a listen if you are a fan of early Incubus, early Thrice, or Minus the Bear.” – Boston Rock Radio

“The band show an impressive versatility throughout the record as they straddle various genres with ease. Post-hardcore sits neatly alongside the Maybeshewill inspired post-rock…” – abadgeoffriendship.com

“They hit you with a wall of sound, that has a slightly Math feel to it. The tracks have a lot of overlapping phrases, but with darker tones to the guitars, it almost feels like Deftones and Arcane Roots had a lovechild and raised it in ‘Bonnie’. Both vocalists lighten the mood and play upon a subtle gaelic charm in between tracks…There’s just the right level of melody combined with guitar-wrecking aggression for them to stand out in the Glasgow scene.” – threesongsandout.com

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0 Glasgow Prog Rockers ATLAS : EMPIRE Premiere Music Video “It’s All In The Reflexes” via Substream Mag

  • November 21, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Atlas : Empire · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 21, 2018

 

For fans of Thrice, Circa Survive, Glassjaw, At The Drive-In

Glasgow Prog Rockers ATLAS : EMPIRE Premiere Music Video “It’s All In The Reflexes” via Substream Mag

New Album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” Out December 7th

      L-R – Robert Hasebe (Bassist), Jamie Sturt (Guitar and Vocals), Steven Gillies (Guitar and Vocals)

Glasgow’s ATLAS : EMPIRE will be releasing their new album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” on December 7th, 2018. Weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, the trio visit the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze. Having already shared two music videos “Hostess” and “Gethsemane” in support of the upcoming release, the band is premiering their next video “It’s All In The Reflexes” via Substream Magazine at the following link: https://substreammagazine.com/2018/11/premiere-atlas-empire-refleces-video/

“Making the video for “It’s All In The Reflexes” was ambitious and rewarding as it was challenging. Seeing the fruits of our labour on playback made it all worthwhile.

We shot this video knowing we would have to execute the choreography to the best of our ability in one continuous take. No cuts, no resets. Just one shot and one camera and the aid of our combat choreographer Mark “Sparky” Coyle and the ever talented director Stuart Breadner.

“It’s All In The Reflexes” is a song about never giving up, in spite of the obstacles you are presented with and having the presence of mind to choose how you react to situations outwith your control.” says bassist Robert Hasebe.

Since forming in 2011, ATLAS : EMPIRE have enjoyed success both through their recordings and several tours crossing the UK, the EU and Eastern Canada, including performing at Indieweek in Toronto.

To date the band has released 3 EPs, “To The Astronaut…” (2012); “Somnus” (2013) and “For the Satellites” (2015) with “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” as their 2018 debut full length.

An ambitious album, the band is eager to get “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” into the ears of their fans.

Guitarist Steven Gillies adds:

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is a concept album, based around humanity’s growing reliance on technology and specifically how society falls apart when that fails us. We wrote each song like a chapter in a book, both musically and lyrically, to follow that narrative.”

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is available for pre-order at the following link: https://atlasempire.bandcamp.com.

Music Video – “Gethsemane”

Music Video – “Hostess”

Track Listing:
1. As Yet Unwritten
2. Diminishing Returns
3. It’s All In The Reflexes
4. The Moment We Were Exploding
5. Gethsemane
6. The Entire of History You
7. Hostess
8. The Year of The Four Emperors
9. Our Hands Part The Waves
10. Cenotaphs

Album Band Line Up: 
Steven Gillies
Jamie Sturt
Robert Hasebe
Ben Montgomery

For more info:
https://atlasempire.co.uk
https://facebook.com/atlasempire
https://twitter.com/atlasempireUK
https://www.instagram.com/atlas_empire

– 30 –

 

“A lesson in progressive rock” – Rocksound (UK)

“fiery, soaring, and thought-provoking heavy prog-/post-rock” – Rebel Noise

“The band show an impressive versatility throughout the record as they straddle various genres with ease. Post-hardcore sits neatly alongside the Maybeshewill inspired post-rock…” – abadgeoffriendship.com

“They hit you with a wall of sound, that has a slightly Math feel to it. The tracks have a lot of overlapping phrases, but with darker tones to the guitars, it almost feels like Deftones and Arcane Roots had a lovechild and raised it in ‘Bonnie’. Both vocalists lighten the mood and play upon a subtle gaelic charm in between tracks…There’s just the right level of melody combined with guitar-wrecking aggression for them to stand out in the Glasgow scene.” – threesongsandout.com

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0 Glasgow Prog Rockers ATLAS : EMPIRE Track Premiere “As Yet Unwritten” via RebelNoise

  • November 5, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Atlas : Empire · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 5, 2018

 

For fans of Thrice, Circa Survive, Glassjaw, At The Drive-In

Glasgow Prog Rockers ATLAS : EMPIRE Track Premiere “As Yet Unwritten” via RebelNoise

New Album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” Out December 7th

Music Video “Hostess”

L-R – Robert Hasebe (Bassist), Jamie Sturt (Guitar and Vocals), Steven Gillies (Guitar and Vocals)

Glasgow’s ATLAS : EMPIRE will be releasing their new album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” on December 7th, 2018. Weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, the trio visit the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze. Having already shared two music videos “Hostess” and “Gethsemane” in support of the upcoming release, the band is premiering the album’s opener “As Yet Unwritten” on RebelNoise.com at the following link: http://www.rebelnoise.com/articles/song-premiere-as-yet-unwritten-by-atlas-empire.

Guitarist Steven Gillies comments:

“As Yet Unwritten” is one of the most uplifting songs on the album – from the major key arpeggios in the verse, via the fuzzy 5/4 lead riff to a massive chorus. Lyrically, it deals with insights of a possible future and the different stages of acceptance & adaptation to “the end of the world”.

Since forming in 2011, ATLAS : EMPIRE have enjoyed success both through their recordings and several tours crossing the UK, the EU and Eastern Canada, including performing at Indieweek in Toronto.

To date the band has released 3 EPs, “To The Astronaut…” (2012); “Somnus” (2013) and “For the Satellites” (2015) with “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” as their 2018 debut full length.

An ambitious album, the band is eager to get “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” into the ears of their fans.

Gillies adds:

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is a concept album, based around humanity’s growing reliance on technology and specifically how society falls apart when that fails us. We wrote each song like a chapter in a book, both musically and lyrically, to follow that narrative.”

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is available for pre-order at the following link: https://atlasempire.bandcamp.com.

Music Video – “Gethsemane” – https://youtu.be/qQTZKa49OLo

Music Video – “Hostess” – https://youtu.be/SYkm0vN79eE

Track Listing:
1. As Yet Unwritten
2. Diminishing Returns
3. It’s All In The Reflexes
4. The Moment We Were Exploding
5. Gethsemane
6. The Entire of History You
7. Hostess
8. The Year of The Four Emperors
9. Our Hands Part The Waves
10. Cenotaphs

Album Band Line Up: 
Steven Gillies
Jamie Sturt
Robert Hasebe
Ben Montgomery

For more info:
https://atlasempire.co.uk
https://facebook.com/atlasempire
https://twitter.com/atlasempireUK
https://www.instagram.com/atlas_empire

– 30 –

 

“A lesson in progressive rock” – Rocksound (UK)

“The band show an impressive versatility throughout the record as they straddle various genres with ease. Post-hardcore sits neatly alongside the Maybeshewill inspired post-rock…” – abadgeoffriendship.com

“They hit you with a wall of sound, that has a slightly Math feel to it. The tracks have a lot of overlapping phrases, but with darker tones to the guitars, it almost feels like Deftones and Arcane Roots had a lovechild and raised it in ‘Bonnie’. Both vocalists lighten the mood and play upon a subtle gaelic charm in between tracks…There’s just the right level of melody combined with guitar-wrecking aggression for them to stand out in the Glasgow scene.” – threesongsandout.com

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0 Glasgow Prog Rockers ATLAS:EMPIRE New Video “Hostess”; New Album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” Out December 7th

  • October 8, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Atlas : Empire · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 8, 2018

 

For fans of Thrice, Circa Survive, Glassjaw, At The Drive-In

Glasgow Prog Rockers ATLAS:EMPIRE New Video “Hostess”

New Album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” Out December 7th

L-R – Robert Hasebe (Bassist), Jamie Sturt (Guitar and Vocals), Steven Gillies (Guitar and Vocals)

Glasgow’s progressive alternative rock band ATLAS : EMPIRE have posted their latest music video “Hostess” in support of their upcoming album “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” due out December 7th, 2018.

Since forming in 2011, ATLAS : EMPIRE have enjoyed success both through their recordings and several tours crossing the UK, the EU and Eastern Canada, including performing at Indieweek in Toronto.

To date the band has released 3 EPs, “To The Astronaut…” (2012); “Somnus” (2013) and “For the Satellites” (2015) with “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” as their 2018 debut full length.

An ambitious concept album , the band is eager to get “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” into the ears of their fans.

Guitarist Steve Gillies introduces the premise of the album:

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is a concept album, based around humanity’s growing reliance on technology and specifically how society falls apart when that fails us. We wrote each song like a chapter in a book, both musically and lyrically, to follow that narrative.”

Weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, ATLAS : EMPIRE visit the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze. Exploring topics that centralize around the concept of become exponentially more reliant on technology and less “connected” by proxy, and the future of modern society when the system we rely on fails. With a slew of songs written and plans already for a fifth release, A : E is shooting for the stars.”

“The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is available for pre-order at the following link: https://atlasempire.bandcamp.com.

Music Video – “Gethsemane”

Track Listing:
1. As Yet Unwritten
2. Diminishing Returns
3. It’s All In The Reflexes
4. The Moment We Were Exploding
5. Gethsemane
6. The Entire of History You
7. Hostess
8. The Year of The Four Emperors
9. Our Hands Part The Waves
10. Cenotaphs

Album Band Line Up: 
Steven Gillies
Jamie Sturt
Robert Hasebe
Ben Montgomery

For more info:
https://atlasempire.co.uk
https://facebook.com/atlasempire
https://twitter.com/atlasempireUK
https://www.instagram.com/atlas_empire

– 30 –

 

“A lesson in progressive rock” – Rocksound (UK)

“The band show an impressive versatility throughout the record as they straddle various genres with ease. Post-hardcore sits neatly alongside the Maybeshewill inspired post-rock…” – abadgeoffriendship.com

“They hit you with a wall of sound, that has a slightly Math feel to it. The tracks have a lot of overlapping phrases, but with darker tones to the guitars, it almost feels like Deftones and Arcane Roots had a lovechild and raised it in ‘Bonnie’. Both vocalists lighten the mood and play upon a subtle gaelic charm in between tracks…There’s just the right level of melody combined with guitar-wrecking aggression for them to stand out in the Glasgow scene.” – threesongsandout.com

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0 EPK – Atlas : Empire – The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet (2018)

  • October 5, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Atlas : Empire · EPKs

Atlas : Empire – The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet (LP) (2018)

For fans of Thrice, Circa Survive, Glassjaw, At The Drive-In, O’Brother, The Appleseed Cast, Minus the Bear 

Release Date: December 7, 2018

PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia (@)gmail.com

AtlasEmpire.co.uk | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | Soundcloud | Spotify 

Sales links: Bandcamp

Download promotional photo | Download album artwork

“A lesson in progressive rock” – Rocksound (UK)

“The band show an impressive versatility throughout the record as they straddle various genres with ease. Post-hardcore sits neatly alongside the Maybeshewill inspired post-rock…” – abadgeoffriendship.com

“They hit you with a wall of sound, that has a slightly Math feel to it. The tracks have a lot of overlapping phrases, but with darker tones to the guitars, it almost feels like Deftones and Arcane Roots had a lovechild and raised it in ‘Bonnie’. Both vocalists lighten the mood and play upon a subtle gaelic charm in between tracks…There’s just the right level of melody combined with guitar-wrecking aggression for them to stand out in the Glasgow scene.” – threesongsandout.com

Atlas : Empire – The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet (LP) (2018)

Release Date: December 7, 2018

Track Listing:
1. As Yet Unwritten
2. Diminishing Returns
3. It’s All In The Reflexes
4. The Moment We Were Exploding
5. Gethsemane
6. The Entire of History You
7. Hostess
8. The Year of The Four Emperors
9. Our Hands Part The Waves
10. Cenotaphs

Sales link: Bandcamp | Spotify

Album Credits:
  • All were written and performed by Atlas : Empire
  • Produced and mixed by Chris Marshall
  • Mastered by Tom Woodhead
  • Album Artwork by: Jamie Kerr

Available on Spotify, ITunes, and Bandcamp

Album Band Line Up:
Steven Gillies
Jamie Sturt
Robert Hasebe
Ben Montgomery
Live Band Line Up:
Steven Gillies
Jamie Sturt
Robert Hasebe
Szymon Ostasz or Blair Hutcheson

L-R – Robert Hasebe (bassist), Jamie Sturt (guitar and vocals), and Steven Gillies (guitar and vocals) | Photo credit: 

SHORT BIO:
Atlas : Empire are a progressive alternative rock band, based in Glasgow, UK. Since forming in 2011, Atlas : Empire have enjoyed success both through their recordings and over several tours crossing the UK, the EU and Eastern Canada, including performing at Indieweek in Toronto.

To date the band has released 3 EPs, “To The Astronaut…” (2012); “Somnus” (2013) and “For the Satellites” (2015) with “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet”, an ambitious concept album set to be released in 2018.

Weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, Atlas : Empire visit the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze. Exploring topics that centralise around the concept of become exponentially more reliant on technology and less “connected” by proxy, and the future of modern society when the system we rely on fails. With a slew of songs written and plans already for a fifth release, A : E is shooting for the stars.”

LONG BIO:
Atlas : Empire are a progressive alternative rock band, based in Glasgow, UK. Since forming in 2011, Atlas : Empire have enjoyed success both through their recordings and over several tours crossing the UK, the EU and Eastern Canada, including performing at Indieweek in Toronto.

The band started as a duo between Steven Gillies and Jamie Sturt with programmed drums, the music was much more ambient, in a traditional sense. In 2012, they expanded to a 4-piece and the first EP “To The Astronaut…” was released adding more electronic elements, and ultimately progressing towards a more guitar-driven sound. They spent the next few years as a 5-piece, drawing influence from artists like O’Brother, Oceansize and Caspian gradually becoming heavier and more experimental. The second EP “Somnus” was released in 2013 with Rocksound proclaiming it to be “a lesson in progressive rock.” This was followed a few years later in 2015 with the third EP “For the Satellites”.

The full length “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is an ambitious concept album to be released in 2018, which the band is eager to get into the ears of their fans. Gillies introduces the premise of the album: “The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet” is a concept album, based around humanity’s growing reliance on technology and specifically how society falls apart when that fails us. We wrote each song like a chapter in a book, both musically and lyrically, to follow that narrative.”

Weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, Atlas : Empire visits the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze. Exploring topics that centralise around the concept of becoming exponentially more reliant on technology and less “connected” by proxy, and the future of modern society when the system we rely on fails. With a slew of songs written and plans already for a fifth release, A : E is shooting for the stars.

Discography:
The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet (2018)
For the Satellites (2015)
Somnus (2013)
To the Astronaut… (2012)

Shared the stage with: O’Brother, Tiny Moving Parts, Wintersleep, Saves The Day, Devil Sold His Soul & The Xcerts.

Tour Dates:

Closure in Moscow, Victor Villareal, Kurt Travis, Listener, The Appleseed Cast & Good Tiger (UK & EU)

Festivals & Showcases

2017 – Indieweek – Toronto, Canada
2017 – King Tut’s – Summernights – Glasgow, UK
2016 – Heavy Metal Buffet – Lerwick, UK
2016–  King Tut’s New Years Revolution – Glasgow, UK

Awards and Recognition:

Gain Music Artist of The Month April 2018 (Guelph, Ontario)
Rocksound Artist of the month August 2013 (UK)

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