Scottish alt-prog rock band Atlas : Empire returns to Canada in a few weeks for their third tour, which includes eight dates in Ontario and a stop in Barrie.
The tour is in support of their latest album, The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet, released December 2018.
The Glasgow natives are set to perform at the Foxx Lounge in downtown Barrie on April 13. Barrie's Grey Eyes will open the show.
The band describes their sound as "weaving their way between the multitudes of different genres that influence them, the trio visits the worlds of heavy progressive rock and expansive ambient shoegaze."
Bassist Robert Hasebe says he's looking forward to another tour through parts of Canada and letting people hear their newest work.
“This is an important tour for us, as we will be touring our brand new album, The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet. We worked really hard on this record and are elated to share live versions of these songs with our Canadian fans," Hasebe said.
The band members say the appreciate visiting our vast nation.
"Touring here is by far one of the most enjoyable things about Atlas : Empire. The unique challenges and rewards of touring this part of the world are what makes Canadian artists and performers truly great," Hasebe said. "They are not only so wonderful to work with, but also so friendly and exceptional at their craft. Canada produces so many good bands and such talented musicians that we are so fortunate and so grateful to be able to tour here regularly.
"Also, poutine.”
To date, the band has released 3 EPs, including To The Astronaut… from 2012, Somnus from 2013, and For the Satellites in 2015. The Stratosphere Beneath Our Feet as their 2018 debut full-length.
“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’," Hasebe said.
Tour Dates:
April 10 – Hamilton – Doors Pub
April 11 – Waterloo – Harmony
April 12 – Chatham – The Elephant’s Nest
April 13 – Barrie – The Foxx Lounge
April 14 – Guelph – DSTRCT
April 17 – Windsor – The Phog Lounge
April 18 – Toronto – Bovine
April 19 – Montreal – Brasserie Beaubien
April 20 – Ottawa – Pressed
