Freeze the Atlantic were an English alternative rock band based in Farnborough, Hampshire. The band were formed in late 2008 by Guy Davis, Jon Pearce and Andy Gilmour following the hiatus of both Reuben and Hundred Reasons. The group's name is taken from a song by English alternative rock band Cable from their 1997 album, When Animals Attack.
Freeze the Atlantic | |
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| Origin | Farnborough, Hampshire, UK |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2008–2018 |
| Labels | Alcopop! Records |
| Members | Guy Davis Liv Puente Andy Gilmour Tom Stevens Jon Pearce |
| Past members | Daniel Flay Chris Knott Sean Shreeve |
| Website | freezetheatlantic |
The band announced their split in September 2018.[1]
History edit
Formation and debut EP edit
Started initially by Andy Gilmour with Jon Pearce and Guy Davis following the hiatus of both Reuben and Hundred Reasons, the band then recruited second guitarist Tom Stevens (formerly of Archie & the Instincts). The band placed instrumental demos on Myspace to help audition for a vocalist, and in 2009 Daniel Flay (The Travis Waltons) joined the band. Although not appearing on any official releases, Flay did record several demos of songs that would eventually find official release. In 2010 Flay left the band due to personal reasons and Chris J Knott was swiftly brought in as on vocals to complete the line-up. The band spent much of the next 2 years touring the UK. Jon Pearce left the group in 2010 and was replaced by Sean Shreeve. In 2011 the band released their debut EP, Colour by Numbers was released on Alcopop! Records.[2]
Speakeasy edit
Freeze the Atlantic's debut album Speakeasy was released the following year featuring Colin Doran of Hundred Reasons and JP Reid of Sucioperro/Marmaduke Duke as guest vocalists. The album's lead single Volcanoes would feature Liv Puente of Laruso as a guest vocalist. Liv Puente would go on to join the band permanently after Chris Knott departed in late 2012.[3]
Second album edit
In 2013, Freeze the Atlantic began work on their second studio album. The band announced that the album would be self-titled and "Stompbox" would be the first single to be released from the album. Freeze the Atlantic was released on 16 June 2014 to positive reviews,[4][5][6] with former vocalist Chris Knott making a guest appearance on the album.[7] It was announced in November 2014 that Sean Shreeve would be departing the band to focus on other projects with original bass player Jon Pearce returning to the line-up as his full-time replacement.
The songs “welcome back to nibelheim” and “stompbox” were featured in S3:E11 “that’s too much, man!” Of the TV show Bojack Horseman
Third album edit
The People Are Revolting - Alcopop! Records (2017) was the band's third studio album with 11 tracks including the anthemic namesake "The People Are Revolting."
Split edit
On 26 September 2018 the band announced on Instagram that they were splitting up. They played their final gig on 20 October 2018, which was also their 10-year anniversary show.
Band members edit
Current
- Guy Davis - drums (2008–2018)
- Andy Gilmour - guitar (2008–2018)
- Tom Stevens - guitar (2008–2018)
- Jon Pearce - bass (2008-2010) (2014–2018)
- Liv Puente - vocals (2012–2018)
Former
- Daniel Flay - vocals (2009-2010)
- Chris Knott - vocals (2010-2012)
- Sean Shreeve - bass (2010–2014)
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Speakeasy - Alcopop! Records (2012)
- Freeze the Atlantic - Alcopop! Records (2014)
- The People Are Revolting - Alcopop! Records (2017)
EPs edit
- Colour by Numbers - Alcopop! Records (2011)
Splits edit
- Samoans / Freeze the Atlantic (Split with Samoans) - Apres Vous Records (2015)
Music videos edit
- "Waking Up" (2011)
- "Volcanoes" (2012)
- "This Fight" (2012)
- "Shivering & Dazed" (2013)
- "Stompbox" (2014)
- "The Last Great Train Robbery" (2015)
References edit
- ^ "Freeze the Atlantic on Instagram: "Hi everyone, It's with a heavy heart that we announce the end of Freeze The Atlantic. It's been quite a challenge to keep things going in…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021.
- ^ O'Brien, Connor. "Alcopop Records Sign Freeze The Atlantic". Alter The Press.com.
- ^ Freeze the Atlantic. "Hi everyone. We have some big news for you all, so big we have to split into 3 parts - 2 parts good, 1 part bad. Here goes." Facebook.
- ^ Pearlman, Mischa (20 June 2014). "Freeze The Atlantic – Freeze The Atlantic". NME. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ^ Newbound, Tim (July 2014), "Freeze The Atlantic - Freeze The Atlantic (7) - 'There have been a couple of line-up shifts for Farmborough's Freeze The Atlantic'", Rock Sound
- ^ Daddsy. "Freeze The Atlantic – Freeze The Atlantic". 7 Bit Arcade. Archived from the original on 13 June 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ "LinerNotes"
