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Atoms for Peace
Background information
GenresExperimental rock, electronica, IDM
Years active2009–present
LabelsXL Recordings
MembersThom Yorke
Flea
Nigel Godrich
Joey Waronker
Mauro Refosco

Atoms For Peace is an experimental rock & electronic supergroup formed in late 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The group consists of Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, and piano), Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich (keyboards, synths, guitars), Joey Waronker of Beck & R.E.M. (drums) and Brazilian instrumentalist Mauro Refosco (percussion) of Forro in the Dark. Their debut album, Amok, became available for streaming on February 18, 2013, and was released on February 25, 2013.

History

The line-up had their first live performance at the Echoplex in Los Angeles on October 2, 2009, where they played the entirety of Thom Yorke's solo debut album, The Eraser, as well as some new songs and Radiohead B-side "Paperbag Writer".[1] This was followed by two shows at Orpheum Theatre on 4 and 5 October.

The band went on a two-week, eight-date tour of some major cities in the United States with opening act Flying Lotus[2] during April 2010 before their performance at the 2010 Coachella Festival, known only as '??????'.[3][4]

Atoms for Peace performed a song which Thom Yorke noted as being "the band's first official collaborative song" at Roseland Ballroom on April 5, 2010. That song, titled "Judge, Jury and Executioner" was debuted October 2, 2009 when the band played their first shows in Los Angeles. That song's title is partially shared with the Radiohead song "Myxomatosis. (Judge, Jury, and Executioner.)".[5]

Following the Coachella festival, Atoms for Peace performed at Fuji Rock 2010,[6] the band's only performance to date outside the United States.

In an interview on September 21, 2011, Thom revealed that he and Flea were finishing off an album together.[7] Flea has additionally mentioned this album in interview, and Nigel Godrich has been confirmed as producer. On September 6, 2012, Atoms for Peace released the single "Default" on iTunes, as well as presenting a new official website.[8] The album is titled Amok and was released on February 25, 2013, through XL Recordings.[9]

In February 2013, Pohoda Festival and Melt! Festival announced that Atoms for Peace will be headlining both festivals, these concerts being the second and third non-US appearance of the band.[10] The same month, the band released a video for the song, "Ingenue," from their debut album Amok. The video features Yorke dancing with contemporary dancer Fukiko Takase. [11]

In March 2013, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith confirmed that Flea plans to tour with Atoms for Peace and will also be joined by Chili Peppers touring percussionist, Mauro Refosco on the tour.[12]The band plans to tour from July to November 2013 with over twenty dates scheduled throughout the world. The tour also will delay work on the Chili Peppers eleventh studio album.[13]

Name

Until February 2010, the band did not have a name and was known as either "??????" on LA marquees or "Thom Yorke????" on the official poster for the 2010 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. However, on the official website, the band was vaguely listed as simply "Thom Yorke".[14] Through Radiohead's official website, Yorke officially named the band as "Atoms for Peace" upon announcing the April 2010 US tour.[15][16] In March 2010, Thom Yorke tweeted "it has been decided that we call ourselves Atoms For Peace. hope you like the name.. it seemed bleedin' obvious".[17]

The band shares a name with both the 1953 speech by American President Dwight D. Eisenhower and a song from Yorke's debut solo album The Eraser.[18][19] On their website, under their name, is the phrase "Nerth Nuclerek? Na Vynnav" which is in the Cornish language and can be translated as Nuclear Power? No Thanks.[20][21] This is the text from the Smiling Sun anti nuclear power logo, which has been translated into at least 49 languages, including Cornish. [22]

Influences

Thom Yorke has stated that the members of Atoms for Peace bonded over a shared love of the music of Afrobeat, and said in an interview that the debut album was "the product of getting together, getting wasted and listening to Fela Kuti". [23]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
 BEL
(Fla.)
 BEL
(Wal.)
 CAN
 DEN
 FRA
 GER
 IRL
 NLD
 SWE
 US
Amok 5[25] 6 14 4 5 14 16 12 3 42 2

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
UK
2012 "Tamer Animals"/"Other Side" —
"Default"[26] — Amok
2013 "Judge, Jury and Executioner" —
"Before Your Very Eyes..." —

Music videos

Year Title Director
2013 "Judge, Jury and Executioner" Tarik Barri
"Ingenue" Garth Jennings

References

  1. ^ Scott Lapatine (3 October 2009). "Thom Yorke @ Echoplex, Los Angeles 10/2/09". Stereogum. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
  2. ^ "Thom Yorke Takes Flying Lotus On Tour". ilikemusic.com. 2010-03-05. Archived from the original on 10 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "?????? New Shows". radiohead.com. 25 February 2010. Archived from the original on 27 February 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Sahyouni, Frederic (3 March 2010). "Coachella 2010: A Sneak Peek". ultimate-guitar.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Greenwald, David (January 7, 2013). "Atoms for Peace Release 'Judge Jury and Executioner': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  6. ^ "Atoms for Peace, Buffalo Daughter and More Added to Fuji Rock Festival". thespacelab.tv. 2010-04-29. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  7. ^ http://www.heinekenmusic.ie/news/4512/
  8. ^ "[new]: Atoms For Peace – Default | We All Want Someone To Shout For". Weallwantsomeone.org. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
  9. ^ "Calendar". Xlrecordings.com. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
  10. ^ "Radiohead's Thom Yorke is coming with his new project Atoms for Peace!". Pohodafestival.sk. 2013-02-19. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
  11. ^ Snapes, Laura (28 February 2013). "Watch Thom Yorke Dance in Atoms for Peace's Video for "Ingenue"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  12. ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/21/red-hot-chili-peppers-thom-yorke-chad-smith-namm_n_2926133.html?utm_hp_ref=los-angeles
  13. ^ http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/36334/Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers-new-album-on-hold-for-Atoms-For-Peace
  14. ^ "Coachella - Lineup". coachella.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Dombal, Ryan (25 February 2010). "Thom Yorke Names Solo Band, Lines Up American Spring Tour". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on 27 February 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Serjeant, Jill (25 February 2010). "Radiohead's Thom Yorke Names New Band Atoms For Peace". ABC News. Retrieved 3 March 2010. [dead link]
  17. ^ "Thom Yorke tweet". Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  18. ^ Rhéaume, Julie (25 February 2010). "Thom Yorke baptise son nouveau groupe Atoms for Peace" (in French). showbizz.net. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ "Un nom pour son nouveau groupe" (in French). fr.canoe.ca. 3 March 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
  20. ^ "Cornish Language". Intocornwall.com. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
  21. ^ "Atoms for Peace | An Helghyer". Anhelghyer.wordpress.com. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
  22. ^ WISE Amsterdam. "WISE - Nuclear issues information service". 0.antenna.nl. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
  23. ^ "Thom Yorke: minimalism Amok". www.theage.com.au. 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2013-02-24.
  24. ^ "Atoms for Peace, releases".
  25. ^ "Atoms For Peace announce three London shows Read more at http://www.uncut.co.uk/atoms-for-peace-announce-three-london-shows-news#OtMi1et80keeB32A.99". Uncut. Retrieved March 04, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |title= (help)
  26. ^ "Thom Yorke's Atoms For Peace Release New Single". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
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