The ShortListen: Atom Tree (no. 343)
Scottish synth-dance newcomers
Who? Atom Tree
What’s the story? There's clearly something synthy in the water in Glasgow (or the deep-fried Mars bars), for after the success of Chvrches comes what sounds like their natural successors, in the form of newcomers Atom Tree - a duo of 'Julie and Shaun' according to their Facebook page. Body is more to the dancier end of things than Chvrches, with a touch of a Disclosure-ish early nineties vibe as well as a dash of countryman Calvin Harris. They might only just be starting out but this, with a big old chorus, sounds like a hit to us.
For fans of: Chvrches, Calvin Harris, Disclosure.
In three words: Intelligent dance pop
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After a career in A&R, then as a session musician, Dave took a left turn into writing words. Have edited/written for Shortlist, BBC Three, the i paper, The Times, Vice, Wired and more, Dave enjoys writing about literally anything interesting, specialising in music, entertainment and the environment