“I’m a big fan of carbs and the artist Prince”, the prideful Minneapolis bound artist raps about in single, “Seismic Waves.” Starting in 1989, the dup, Atmosphere, have released eight studio albums and ten extended plays. From hit albums; God Loves Ugly (2002), Southsiders (2014) and Fishing Blues (2016), Atmosphere have gained a large following both locally and nationally throughout the years. Currently, Atmosphere consists of Sean Daley (rapper slug) and Anthony Davis (DJ/Producer Ant.
Working together, Atmosphere has recently released a new video for the hit, “Seismic Wave” from the album Fishing Blues (their most recent album). The video starts off with Slug rapping in a Department of Corrections facility. He is sitting down with no commotion going on in the background. He slowly stands up and opens the ceil gate and walks out. Still rapping, you see him walking and releasing others from their ceils. Once he releases other prisoners, chaos begins to strike. The next scene shows prisoners running away. Then, fights between prisoners and guards break out. Absolute anarchy breaks out, showing some of the prisoners laughing, burning stuff and animal-like behavior. Toward the end of the song, Slug sings “I don’t need another reason, Cause I’m leavin’ with you (with you)”; repeatedly. In the video, it shows an open door with sunlight beaming through the prison. Meanwhile, the camera is slowly zooming in on this door representing an escape.
Coinciding with the release of the “Seismic Waves” music video, Atmosphere announced winter 2016 tour dates. Beginning the tour in Canada at the beginning of November, Atmosphere heads east. Then, moving back toward the Midwest and then up to Canada once again, and so forth. Ultimately ending the tour in February in Colombus, Missouri. Below are tour dates and ticketing links.
11.07.16 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount ThéâtreCANADA
11.09.16 – Portland, ME – State TheatreUnited States
11.10.16 – South Burlington, VT (SOLD OUT) – Higher Ground – BallroomUnited States
11.11.16 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s PlaceUnited States
11.12.16 – Philadelphia, PA – Theater of The Living Arts (TLA)United States
11.14.16 – Washington, DC – 9:30 ClubUnited States
11.15.16 – New York, NY – Webster HallUnited States
11.17.16 – Boston, MA – House of BluesUnited States
11.18.16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AEUnited States
11.19.16 – Cleveland, OH – House of BluesUnited States
11.02.16 – Grand Rapids, MI – The IntersectionUnited States
11.03.16 – Detroit, MI – Majestic TheaterUnited States
11.04.16 – Toronto, ON – Rebel (formerly Sound Academy)CANADA
11.05.16 – London, ON – London Music HallCANADA
11.21.16 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music HallUnited States
11.22.16 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music HallUnited States
11.23.16 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave / Eagles ClubUnited States
11.28.16 – Duluth, MN – Clyde Iron WorksUnited States
11.29.16 – Minneapolis, MN (SOLD OUT) – First Avenue & 7th Street EntryUnited States
12.01.16 – Kahului, HI – Maui Arts & Cultural CenterUnited States
12.02.16 – Honolulu, HI – The RepublikUnited States
12.03.16 – Honolulu, HI – The RepublikUnited States
01.13.17 – Sioux Falls , SD – The DistrictUSA
01.14.17 – Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose Tap HouseUSA
01.15.17 – Lawrence, KS – Granada TheaterUSA
01.17.17 – El Paso, TX – Tricky FallsUSA
01.18.17 – San Antonio, TX – Paper TigerUSA
01.20.17 – Austin, TX – Emo’sUSA
01.21.17 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb FactoryUSA
01.22.17 – Houston, TX – House of BluesUSA
01.24.17 – New Orleans, LA – Republic New OrleansUSA
01.26.17 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham TheatreUSA
01.27.17 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – RevolutionUSA
01.28.17 – Tampa, FL – The OrpheumUSA
01.30.17 – Charleston, SC – Music FarmUSA
01.31.17 – Atlanta, GA – Center StageUSA
02.02.17 – Asheville, NC – The Orange PeelUSA
02.03.17 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground – CharlotteUSA
02.04.17 – Richmond, VA – The NationalUSA
02.07.17 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music HallUSA
02.08.17 – Indianapolis, IN – The VogueUSA
02.09.17 – Columbia, MO – The Blue NoteUSA
Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat
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