Atlas Genius
| Atlas Genius | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records |
| Website | www.atlasgenius.com |
| Members | Keith Jeffery Michael Jeffery |
Atlas Genius are an indie rock band from Adelaide, South Australia. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Keith Jeffery and Michael Jeffery on drums. Their debut single, "Trojans," was released on 4 May 2011 and in the United States, the video premiered on MTV2's show 120 Minutes on 13 January 2012.[1] The single has been in rotation on Sirius XM's Alt Nation channel. "Trojans" received favourable reviews from the music review website Clixie Music, calling the song "a big-hitter."[2] Other reviewers called the song "slick"[3] and "a solid summer jam."[4] In the United States, it has charted on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, peaking so far at No. 4.[5] The song received airplay from XFM and Radio One in the United Kingdom, and reached no. 82 on the Alternative Airplay Chart. Keith Jeffery describes their music as influenced by bands like Death Cab for Cutie, The Police, and Beck.[6]
The group were signed to Warner Bros. Records and released their debut EP, Through the Glass on 12 June 2012.[7][8] To support their EP, they embarked on a U.S. tour during August and September 2012.[9] Their track "If So" is featured in FIFA 13.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [10] |
US Alt [10] |
US Rock [10] |
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| 2013 | When It Was Now |
|
34 | 10 | 11 |
Extended plays
| Year | EP details |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Through the Glass
|
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alt [11] |
US Rock [12] |
CAN Alt [13] |
CAN Rock [14] |
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| 2012 | "Trojans" | 4 | 17 | 3 | 47 | Through the Glass |
| 2013 | "If So"[15]A | 22 | — | — | — | When It Was Now |
- ACurrent single.
References
- ^ Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (13 January 2012). "Video Premiere: Atlas Genius, 'Trojans'". MTV Buzzworthy Blog. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ "One to Watch: Atlas Genius". 7 June 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ "Listen Up! Atlas Genius 'Trojans'". A Media Mindset. 13 January 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ "Atlas Genius penetrate the monday blues like a bunch of TROJANS in an animal that is more funky than a horse". The Burning Bear. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/1517103/atlas+genius/chart?f=377
- ^ "Small interview with Atlas Genius". The Music Beam. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ Comingore, Aly. "Getting to Know Atlas Genius". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ "Atlas Genius Debuts Official Video for "Symptoms", Debut EP, Through the Glass Out Now". Altsounds.com. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ "Atlas Genius Launches U.S. Tour Today, 8/11". TalkTunesWorld.com. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ a b c "Atlas Genius Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. allmusic. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ "Atlas Genius Album & Song Chart History - Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Atlas Genius Album & Song Chart History - Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Alternative Rock – March 19, 2013". America's Music Charts. 19 March 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive: Active Rock – January 15, 2013". America's Music Charts. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ "Future Releases - February 26, 2013". allaccess. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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