Amy Atchley
Austin, Texas, United States | Established. Jan 01, 1990 | SELF
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Amy Atchley’s voice already may be familiar to the public from her work on many prominent national campaigns, but her presence is about to become more pronounced with the April 1 release of her new CD, Where You Go, on Cherrywood Records. On her fourth solo project, the Austin singer-songwriter delivers impeccably crafted originals that fully capture her pop smarts, vocal prowess and accomplished musicianship.
Atchley’s well-developed sense of melody, nuanced singing and excellent piano- and guitar-playing shine on Where You Go. Tracks such as the gentle “Way Out,” the bright, mid-tempo “Sway” and the power-ballad “Someday” capture her ethereal vocals and the dreamy vibe that permeates her work. Drum and piano tracks actually were recorded right in her living room, where she played an elegant 1927 Steinway baby grand.
A Houston native, Atchley performed in two renowned Austin bands, Fabu and Hush, while earning her degree in vocal performance at the University of Texas. After college, she spent four years in New York City, developing her solo career while showcasing with artists including Ani DiFranco and Ron Sexsmith. She also worked on campaigns for Disney, eBay and the New York Lottery, among others, and helped institute music programs in more than 100 low-income schools nationally while working for VH1’s Save the Music Foundation.
Atchley is ready to go wherever Where You Go takes her, in Austin and beyond.
For more information: amyatchley.com - Music News Nashville
In the Nineties, Amy Atchley flitted between NYC and this Southwest music mecca she currently calls home with husband Elias Haslanger. The seven songs here constitute her first release in five years, and Where You Go settles into a laid-back ethos blasted with a summery, Barton Springs vibe. A tribute to the couple's daughters Lulu and Paris, the title track and "Raincoat" fit in neatly with adult contemporary songstresses like Sarah Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson, piano ballads nuanced by her delicate, controlled vox. "Steal Me" sounds like a Twin Peaks love provocation, swaying back and forth through a haze of guitar and key scales. Acoustic joint "The Marrying Dress" pegs Atchley's homecoming best, both bright and touched by expansive guitar as long as the open highway. - The Austin Chronicle
After a five-year hiatus, Where You Go marks the return of this singer’s ethereal indie-pop. Her whispered, sometimes sultry vocals are slightly evocative of Shannon Worrell, while her songs vary from piano-driven melodies, like on album opener “Way Out,” to the reverbed guitar riffs that define ”Steal Me.” - Austin Monthly Magazine
"... infectious indie pop sound fronted by Atchley's ethereal soprano ... all originals transport listeners ..."
-Texas Music Magazine - Texas Music Magazine
" ... conjuring just enough of a misty morning feel to leave the listener wistful for the company of someone." Margaret Moser, The Austin Chronicle - The Austin Chronicle
“Angelic voice, infectious songs”
HITS magazine
- HITS Magazine
An enticing young vocalist, Amy Atchley has the breathy lilt of Edie Brickell and the solid songwriting skills of Lisa Loeb. Her debut album, "Speeding" (Fyre Records, 1999), falls nicely in line with the recent onslaught of female pop artists, but Atchley also manages to keep her own vibe. Her songs rumble with emotion and touch on everything from folk pop to hints of country.
Andrew Taber
New York Times
- New York Times
“Angelic voice, infectious songs”
HITS magazine
- HITS Magazine
". . . a showcase performance to melt hearts and stimulate intellects. . .hints of Edie Brickell's fresh-faced charm, an inverted sprinkle of Tori Amos' esotericism and the rush of Veruca Salt's urgency."
The Houston Press
- The Houston Press
". . . a showcase performance to melt hearts and stimulate intellects. . .hints of Edie Brickell's fresh-faced charm, an inverted sprinkle of Tori Amos' esotericism and the rush of Veruca Salt's urgency."
The Houston Press
- The Houston Press
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"... angelic voice, infectious songs." Hits Magazine
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Amy Atchley, a Houston Texas bred songstress, has a long history as a professional singer and songwriter. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Music in the 90s, Amy was a member of the vocally charged groups Fabu and Hush, both of which gained national recognition through touring and radio play, garnering critical acclaim from Billboard and Vanity Fair magazines.
Following those endeavors, Amy spent over 4 years living and performing in NYC developing her solo career. While in NYC, Amy was a regular participant in BMIs local songwriters circle. Her song In Memory was featured in the 2001 BMI New Music Sampler and her song Speeding was included in MTV Networks Affiliate Marketing Subway Series CD. She built a strong presence in the local NYC scene where she performed regularly at venues like CBGBs Gallery, The Living Room, The Bitter End, and Arlenes Grocery. She also worked for the VH1 Save the Music program as where she helped install over 100 music programs in low income schools nation-wide.
In addition to Amys independent artist career, she has an impressive commercial music resume of national jingles including works with Disney, EBay, Barbie Girl Games, NY Lottery, and the Fairy Godmother Academy to name a few.
Currently, Amy can be seen and heard at performances in Austin and around central Texas.
"... her songs rumble with emotion." New York Times
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