The Photo Atlas
Denver, Colorado, United States | INDIE
Music
Press
"The Photo Altas is the result of uprotected sex between The Faint and At The Drive-In, although The Photo Atlas don’t sound derivative of either."
-Alternative Press
"one of twenty-two underground bands that likely won't stay underground for long."
-Alternative Press
"The Photo Atlas sports an aggressive indie punk sound... a frenetic Brit rock dance punk amalgam, a blazing cross between Fugazi and Gang of Four."
- Amplifier
"The Photo Atlas are getting better with every release. Their mixture of Faint hyperactivity and pop choruses has truly blossomed since No, Not Me, Never."
-Absolute Punk
"Sharp-edged post-punk a la Franz Ferdinand and The Rapture is at its most vulnerable in the Photo Atlas."
-ABC News
"sounds like the love child of Ima Robot and The Used. No, Not Me, Never is fused frazzled guitars."
-Spin.com
"stinging post-punk powered by racing dance rhythms"
-CMJ - any
"The Photo Altas is the result of uprotected sex between The Faint and At The Drive-In, although The Photo Atlas don’t sound derivative of either."
-Alternative Press
"one of twenty-two underground bands that likely won't stay underground for long."
-Alternative Press
"The Photo Atlas sports an aggressive indie punk sound... a frenetic Brit rock dance punk amalgam, a blazing cross between Fugazi and Gang of Four."
- Amplifier
"The Photo Atlas are getting better with every release. Their mixture of Faint hyperactivity and pop choruses has truly blossomed since No, Not Me, Never."
-Absolute Punk
"Sharp-edged post-punk a la Franz Ferdinand and The Rapture is at its most vulnerable in the Photo Atlas."
-ABC News
"sounds like the love child of Ima Robot and The Used. No, Not Me, Never is fused frazzled guitars."
-Spin.com
"stinging post-punk powered by racing dance rhythms"
-CMJ - any
The Photo Atlas - To Silently Provoke The Ghost EP
[4/5]
This Denver quartet pick up where their debut album, No, Not Me, Never, left off with their five-song follow-up EP, To Silently Provoke The Ghost. Enriching their poignant guitar melodies with convulsing beats, the Photo Atlas' sound intersects somewhere on the post-punk and dance-rock axis. Alan Andrews' taut vocal stylings create an acute urgency that leads off "Class Of 2012" and resonates well into "It's Always About The Money." The bickering guitar squalls at the beginning of "Jealous Teeth" create an anxious first impression that makes way for a melody-laden hook that echoes Interpol's magnetism. Ghost retains dynamic progressions throughout that move without flinching. The Photo Atlas' songs aren't entirely free from being formulaic, but there's no need to test many variables to make their equation work. (SELF-RELEASED; thephotoatlas.com) Aubrey Welbers
- Alternative Press
The Photo Atlas - To Silently Provoke The Ghost EP
[4/5]
This Denver quartet pick up where their debut album, No, Not Me, Never, left off with their five-song follow-up EP, To Silently Provoke The Ghost. Enriching their poignant guitar melodies with convulsing beats, the Photo Atlas' sound intersects somewhere on the post-punk and dance-rock axis. Alan Andrews' taut vocal stylings create an acute urgency that leads off "Class Of 2012" and resonates well into "It's Always About The Money." The bickering guitar squalls at the beginning of "Jealous Teeth" create an anxious first impression that makes way for a melody-laden hook that echoes Interpol's magnetism. Ghost retains dynamic progressions throughout that move without flinching. The Photo Atlas' songs aren't entirely free from being formulaic, but there's no need to test many variables to make their equation work. (SELF-RELEASED; thephotoatlas.com) Aubrey Welbers
- Alternative Press
Discography
"Ways you once thought were shortcuts" 2006
"Handshake Heartattack" EP 2007
"No Not Me Never" Stolen Transmission Records 2008
"To Silently Provoke The Ghost" EP Morning After Records 2009
"Friendship EP" 2009
"Romantic Panic" Single 2010
"Stuck In A Honeytrap" Inca House Collective 2013
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Bio
The Photo Atlas is a high-powered, enterprising alternative dance rock band hailing from Denver, Colorado. Melding together the fast tempo and blistering guitars of punk rock, with the undeniable edginess of indie rock and the perfectly punctual melodies of dance rock, The Photo Atlas truly delivers one of the most unique sounds in the industry. Top that off with intelligent and thought-provoking lyrics belted out by Andrews’ one-of-a-kind voice and you have an absolutely unstoppable band. Formed in 2004, the band is the creation of longtime childhood friends and gifted musicians Andrews, Threlkheld, and Hawkins, whose only goal was to create and share the music that dwelled in their souls. After experimenting with different drummers, the band solidified its lineup with the addition of Taylor at the beginning of 2011 and The Photo Atlas has never sounded better.
A do-it-yourself band in the purest sense of the words, The Photo Atlas has never required the assistance of anyone else in the industry. After a brief stint on Stolen Transmission Records in 2007 before the label went under, the band had no problem returning to its independent roots. Playing by their own rules, sticking to their tough musical standards, and never compromising their art or passion, the men of The Photo Atlas can proudly say that they have consistently and unfalteringly followed their hearts throughout their entire career- and it has paid off. In 2009 they released the cleverly titled "To Silently Provoke The Ghost" EP which received a hard-to-beat four star review in Alternative Press magazine.
The Photo Atlas has received countless awards and recognitions, both regionally and nationally, including snagging a spot on SXSW’s “Best 100 Bands to Watch” compilation; being featured as the Band Of The Day on Spin.com; getting listed in AP Magazine’s “22 Best Underground Bands That Won’t Stay Underground For Long”; being chosen as one of the top 100 “Feed the Beat” bands by Taco Bell; winning Westword’s “Best Post Punk Band” four years in a row; and becoming a finalist in KTCL’s Hometown For The Holidays. The Photo Atlas has also performed numerous times at the famed SXSW Music Conference in Austin and CMJ in New York, as well as at the Winter X-Games, Mile High Music Festival, Monolith Music Festival, and Vans Warped Tour. In addition, the charismatic artists have shared the stage with powerhouse bands such as Jet, The Bravery, Portugal. The Man, Neon Trees, Tokyo Police Club, and many, many more.
Despite previous success, 2012 is shaping up to be the most exciting year yet for The Photo Atlas. After three extraordinary shows at SXSW, during which the band dazzled every last person in Austin, the band continued on to complete an incredible east coast tour. Touted for their magnificent live performance, The Photo Atlas never disappoints an audience, giving every show 110% and leaving nothing behind on stage but shoe scuffs and sweat drops. Now that the band is back in Colorado, the members are working on finishing up their brand new full length album, "Stuck In A Honeytrap", which will unleash some of their fastest, boldest, most dance worthy tracks to date. Delving into the world of synthesizers and keyboards, the new music of the Photo Atlas takes a walk on the darker side, while still retaining the fun, upbeat attitude of records past. The forthcoming release, coupled with a daring new music video and an undoubtedly packed tour schedule, promises to crystalize The Photo Atlas’ dominant position in the music scene and ensure ever-growing success.
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