Atlas Strategic

Infobox musical artist
Name = Atlas Strategic

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Origin = British Columbia, Canada
Genre = Indie rock
Years_active = 2000 – 2002
Label = Global Symphonic
Associated_acts = Wolf Parade Handsome Furs Daddy's Hands
URL = [http://atlas.nonstuff.com/index.html Unofficial site]
Current_members = Johnny Pollard (aka Atlas Strategic): organ, synth, saxophone, vocals Dan Boeckner: guitar, vocals Steve Simard: drums, guitar Jeff Allport: drums
Past_members = Brooklyn Cannon: guitar Scott Henderson: guitar, saxophone, etc

Atlas Strategic was an indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia. The band comprised of Dan Boeckner who played guitar and sang, Johnny Pollard (aka Atlas Strategic), who played the organ, synthesizer, saxophone, and sang backing vocals, Steve Simard, who played the drums, and Brooklyn Cannon, who played guitar and sang backing vocals. [http://atlas.nonstuff.com/index.html "Unofficial website"] , August 14, 2007.]

Their first album, (the only official release) "Rapture, Ye Minions!" was released on Global Symphonic Records in 2000. While touring, the band recorded a second session and put out the 8-song "Tour EP" "That's Familiar!" which was only distributed at shows. They also had another unofficial release called "Here We Come" that included the songs from "That's Familiar!" and three more including a new version of "Bad Robots" from "Rapture, Ye Minions!"

After recording "That's Familiar!" and "Here We Come", Brooklyn Cannon left the band. This caused Steve Simard to move from drums to guitar, and Jeff Allport was brought in as a replacement drummer.

Scott Henderson of Sea Of Shit Studios recorded both albums. The band used much of his equipment and he played a vital role in the sound and whole recording process. He also played with the band, playing guitar for many shows due to Dan's inability to play because of an injury.

Atlas Strategic later had plans to put out another release entitled "Ghetto Purchase" on a larger label. It was rumored that an album deal with Sub Pop Records was in the works; however, the band broke up in 2002 before any album deals were ever made.

Today, Dan Boeckner continues his indie rock career by co-fronting the Canadian band Wolf Parade, and also has a side project call the Handsome Furs. Both of these bands are currently signed to Sub Pop Records. Brooklyn Cannon is now in a band based in Montreal called Total Bummer. Johnny Pollard continued to play with Dave Wenger in Daddy's Hands until Dave's death in November 2006. Johnny is currently planning on starting a band called The Lords Of Discipline.

Discography

Albums

* "Rapture, Ye Minions!" (2000) - Global Symphonic Records

EPs

* "That's Familiar!" (2002) - Self-released

References

External links

* [http://atlas.nonstuff.com/index.html Unofficial website]
* [http://www.globalsymphonic.com/index_main.html Global Symphonic Records]
* [http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/ATLAS-STRATEGIC CBC Radio]

*List of bands from Canada