Stand Atlantic
{{Short description|Australian pop punk band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Australian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Stand Atlantic
| background = group_or_band
| alias = What It's Worth {{small|(2012–2014)}}
| image = Stand Atlantic.jpg
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| landscape =
| caption = Stand Atlantic performing at The Metro Theatre in 2019
| origin = Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| genre = Pop punk
| years_active = 2012–present
| label = {{flatlist|
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| website =
| current_members =
- Bonnie Fraser
- David Potter
- Miki Rich
- Jonno Panichi
| past_members =
- Arthur Ng
- Jordan Jansons
}}
Stand Atlantic are an Australian pop punk band from Sydney, formed in 2012, consisting of vocalist/rhythm guitarist Bonnie Fraser, lead guitarist David Potter, bassist Miki Rich, and drummer Jonno Panichi. The band gained prominence in the Australian music scene with the release of their demo EPs, Catalyst (2013) and A Place Apart (2015).{{Cite news|url=http://www.killyourstereo.com/reviews/1053511/stand-atlantic-a-place-apart|title=Stand Atlantic - A Place Apart {{!}} Reviews {{!}} Killyourstereo.com|work=Killyourstereo.com|access-date=14 November 2017}} Ever since signing with Hopeless Records in September 2018, they have released four studio albums, Skinny Dipping (2018), Pink Elephant (2020), F.E.A.R. (2022), and Was Here (2024).
History
=2012–2013: Formation as What It's Worth=
In 2012, friends Bonnie Fraser (lead vocals/rhythm guitar) and Arthur Ng (lead guitar), joined by David Potter (bass) and Jordan Jansons (drums) formed a band under the name What It's Worth.{{Cite news|url=https://www.emergenza.net/default.aspx?pag=425&nav=AU&lng=en-au&cnt=18854|title=What It's Worth is bound to make it worth your while … seen live or simply heard on the radio.|date=1 July 2013|website=emergenza.net|access-date=3 April 2020}} The four-piece pop punk band began recording material, and released their debut single, "Bulletproof Vest" in December 2012. In May 2013, they released their debut demo EP, Catalyst via physical and online platforms, followed by the release of their next single, "Romeo". It was accompanied by two national tours of Australia in support of their debut EP.
=2014–2017: Stand Atlantic and early EPs=
In early 2014, the group changed their name from What It's Worth to Stand Atlantic.{{Cite news|url=https://killyourstereo.com/interviews/1026802/stand-atlantic/|title=Stand Atlantic|date=14 June 2014|work=Singular Music|access-date=3 April 2020}} The band released their first single under the new name, "Breakaway", featuring the band's new sound, in March 2014.{{Cite news|url=https://singularmusic.net/2014/02/03/stand-atlantic-formerly-what-its-worth/|title=Stand Atlantic (formerly What it's Worth) prepare to launch new single|date=3 February 2014|work=Singular Music|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203085926/https://singularmusic.net/2014/02/03/stand-atlantic-formerly-what-its-worth/|access-date=3 April 2020|archive-date=3 February 2014}} It was accompanied by a fan-made lyric video.{{Cite news|url=https://singularmusic.net/2014/06/09/stand-atlantic-breakaway-fan-lyric-video/|title=Stand Atlantic – 'BREAKAWAY' fan lyric video|date=9 June 2014|work=Singular Music|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909195829/https://singularmusic.net/2014/06/09/stand-atlantic-breakaway-fan-lyric-video/|access-date=3 April 2020|archive-date=9 September 2014}} Stand Atlantic returned to the studio during November 2014, working on their next demo EP, A Place Apart. During this time Jansons left the band and was replaced by Ethan Mestroni. The first single, "Wasteland", was released in April 2015 with the full EP later the same month.{{Cite news|url=http://www.killyourstereo.com/news/1053351/stand-atlantic-drop-new-single|title=Stand Atlantic drop new single {{!}} News {{!}} Killyourstereo.com|work=Killyourstereo.com|access-date=14 November 2017}} The EP was recorded by Rohan Kumar and mixed by Dave Petrovic.{{Cite web|url=http://nagasakisound.com/stand-atlantic-wasteland-video/|title=STAND ATLANTIC Take Us To Their "Wasteland" - Nagasaki Sound|website=nagasakisound.com|access-date=14 November 2017}} The band toured with As It Is,{{Cite news|url=http://www.bluntmag.com.au/interviews/as-it-is-the-british-are-coming/|title=As It Is: The British Are Coming {{!}} Blunt Mag|date=23 September 2015|work=Blunt Mag – Alternative Music News, Reviews, and Interviews|access-date=14 November 2017}} State Champs,{{Cite news|url=https://singularmusic.net/2015/06/17/stand-atlantic-supporting-state-champs-usa/|title=Stand Atlantic supporting State Champs (USA)|date=17 June 2015|work=Singular Music|access-date=14 November 2017}} and Young Lions during 2015.
In 2016, the band toured with With Confidence before joining Cute Is What We Aim For on their tenth anniversary tour of The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch album.{{Cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_announce_same_old_blood_rush_10_year_anniversary_to|title=Cute Is What We Aim For announce 'Same Old Blood Rush' 10-year anniversary tour - News - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|date=31 March 2016|access-date=14 November 2017}} It was also announced that the band were to play at Bondi-Blitz.{{Cite news|url=http://www.bluntmag.com.au/tour-news/stories-polaris-lead-epic-and-free-bondi-blitz-2016-lineup/|title=Stories & Polaris Lead Epic (And Free!) Bondi Blitz 2016 Lineup {{!}} Blunt Mag|date=22 February 2016|work=Blunt Mag – Alternative Music News, Reviews, and Interviews|access-date=14 November 2017}} They released a cover of Ariana Grande's "Break Free" on Ghost Killer Entertainment in June 2016.{{Citation|last=Ghost Killer Entertainment|title=Ariana Grande - Break Free [Band: Stand Atlantic] Punk Goes Pop Style Cover (Alternative Rock)|date=7 June 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bg3RSUdeQQ|accessdate=14 November 2017}} In September 2016, the band announced via a Facebook post, that Ng had chosen to leave the band. The post also included news that they were working on new music with Stevie Knight.{{Cite news|url=http://amnplify.com.au/portfolio-items/as-it-is-undercast-between-you-and-me-no-not-the-bees-stand-atlantic-the-evelyn-hotel-100217/|title=As It Is + Undercast + Between You And Me + No! Not The Bees + Stand Atlantic @ The Evelyn Hotel 10/02/17|work=Amnplify|access-date=14 November 2017}} On 21 June 2017, Stand Atlantic announced they had signed to Rude Records, becoming the first Australian band to do so.{{Cite web|url=http://music.theaureview.com/interviews/interview-sydneys-stand-atlantic-on-signing-to-rude-records-and-new-ep-sidewinder/|title=Interview: Sydney's Stand Atlantic on signing to Rude Records and new EP, Sidewinder – the AU review|website=the AU review|date=12 July 2017|access-date=14 November 2017}} The band announced later that day that their first single from the new EP, "Coffee at Midnight", would be premiered on Triple J that night.{{Cite news|url=http://www.hysteriamag.com/stand-atlantic/|title=STAND ATLANTIC // Sign to Rude Records Over 'Coffee at Midnight'|date=29 June 2017|work=Hysteria Magazine|access-date=14 November 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/watch-the-new-video-from-one-of-australias-most-exciting-new-bands|title=Watch The New Video From One Of Australia's Most Exciting New Bands – Features|website=Rock Sound Magazine|access-date=14 November 2017}}{{Citation|title=Short.Fast.Loud|date=24 August 2017|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/short-fast-loud/short.fast.loud/8838308|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=14 November 2017}} The EP Sidewinder was released on 15 September 2017. In October 2017, Stand Atlantic announced they would be supporting ROAM on their European and UK tours.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/roam-have-announced-a-brand-new-tour...-and-theyre-bringing-stand-atlantic|title=ROAM Have Announced A Brand New Tour... And They're Bringing Stand Atlantic With Them - News - Rock Sound Magazine|website=Rock Sound Magazine|access-date=14 November 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.punktastic.com/news/wstr-and-stand-atlantic-to-support-roam-on-uk-tour/|title=WSTR and Stand Atlantic to support Roam on UK tour|website=Punktastic|access-date=14 November 2017}} The group supported Knuckle Puck on their January 2018 Australian tour.{{Cite web|url=http://www.destroyalllines.com/tour/knuckle-puck/|title=KNUCKLE PUCK {{!}} Destroy All Lines|website=www.destroyalllines.com|access-date=14 November 2017}} Stand Atlantic's EP, Sidewinder, made 10th place on Rock Sound's Top 50 Albums of 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/the-rock-sound-top-50-releases-of-the-year-10-1|title=Meet The Winners Of The First Ever Rock Sound Awards! - News - Rock Sound Magazine|last=|first=|date=|website=Rock Sound Magazine|access-date=21 December 2017}}
=2018–2022: ''Skinny Dipping'', ''Pink Elephant'', and ''F.E.A.R.''=
In September 2018, Stand Atlantic announced that they had signed to Hopeless Records and released the single "Lavender Bones".{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/standatlantic/status/1036766088648908800|title=stand atlantic on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=4 September 2018}} Their debut studio album, Skinny Dipping, was released in October 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hopelessrecords.com/stand-atlantic|title=Stand Atlantic|website=Hopeless Records|access-date=4 September 2018}} On 5 July 2019, Stand Atlantic announced Miki Rich as a permanent member of the band, after he had been touring with them as their bassist since 2017. In September 2019, they released the single "Hate Me (Sometimes)".{{Cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/it-looks-like-stand-atlantic-have-started-work-on-album-two|title=It Looks Like Stand Atlantic Have Started Work On Album Two – News|website=Rock Sound Magazine|access-date=28 October 2019}} In February 2020, Stand Atlantic released the single "Shh!", which was followed by "Drink to Drown" in April 2020, and "Wavelength" in May 2024.{{Citation|title="We Wanted to Push Boundaries": Stand Atlantic Release New Song, Wavelength|date=13 May 2020 |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/we-wanted-to-push-boundaries-stand-atlantic-release-new-song-wavelength/|access-date=22 May 2020}} Their second studio album, Pink Elephant, was released on 7 August 2020.{{Cite web|title=Stand Atlantic Have Released A New Single AND Announced Their New Album – News|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/stand-atlantic-have-announced-the-details-of-their-new-album|access-date=24 June 2020|website=Rock Sound Magazine}} Pink Elephant debuted at number 23 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
On 29 April 2021, the band released "Deathwish", a track which featured Nothing,Nowhere, along with an accompanying music video.{{Cite web|title=Stand Atlantic and Nothing,Nowhere. Debut Hypnotizing "Deathwish"—Watch|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/stand-atlantic-nothing-nowhere-deathwish/|access-date=6 November 2021|website=Alternative Press Magazine|date=29 April 2021}} This was followed in September 2021, with "Superglue" featuring Birds of Tokyo.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/birds-of-tokyo-team-up-with-stand-atlantic-for-stirring-new-single-superglue-3048114| title=Birds Of Tokyo team up with Stand Atlantic for stirring new single "Superglue"|website=NME Australia|date=17 September 2021|access-date=17 September 2021|author=Doria, Matt}} On 4 November 2021, they released "Molotov (OK)", with an accompanying music video. Fraser said of the song's themes that "I went to a Christian school for 3 years of my life and when a pastor says 'all gays will burn in hell' during an assembly, you're gonna remember it, and you're gonna write a song about it."{{Cite web|title=Stand Atlantic Have Released a Brilliantly Corrosive New Track 'Molotov [OK]'|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/stand-atlantic-have-released-a-corrosive-new-track-molotov-ok|access-date=6 Nov 2021|website=Rock Sound Magazine}} In January 2022, the group released "Pity Party" with Royal & the Serpent as the lead single from their album F.E.A.R., which followed on 6 May 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-14 |title=Stand Atlantic link up with Royal & The Serpent for new single 'Pity Party' |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/stand-atlantic-link-up-with-royal-the-serpent-for-new-single-pity-party-3137574 |access-date=2022-01-15 |website=NME |language=en-AU}}{{Cite web |last=Brereton |first=Greta |date=2022-03-03 |title=Listen to Stand Atlantic's explosive new single 'Hair Out' |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/listen-to-stand-atlantics-explosive-new-single-hair-out-3175397 |access-date=2022-07-18 |website=NME |language=en-AU}}
=2023–present: ''Was Here''=
On 3 February 2023, the band released single "kill[H]er", a track about how "Self-sabotage is a bitch. Self-doubt kills and denying good and genuine parts of yourself because you’ve been conditioned to think they’re not good enough is a form of murder. It's a reminder to myself not to give in to that shit. Personal growth is important but don't deny who you are. Sometimes I find myself thinking back to who I used to be and missing that person."{{Cite web|date=2023-02-03|title=Stand Atlantic drop brand-new single, kill[h]er|url=https://www.kerrang.com/stand-atlantic-drop-brand-new-single-killher|access-date=2024-03-27|website=Kerrang|language=en-US}} Was Here was released on 23 August 2024. The album reached number 12 on the UK Rock & Metal Chart.
Musical style and influences
Will Cross of Rock Sound, reviewing Stand Atlantic's EP Sidewinder, wrote: "the trio have created an EP that's assured, accessible and properly brilliant."{{Cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/read/stand-atlantic-sidewinder|title=Stand Atlantic - 'Sidewinder' - Reviews - Rock Sound Magazine|website=Rock Sound Magazine|access-date=14 November 2017}} Caitlin Olsen of {{proper name|amnplify}}, reviewing the same EP, wrote: "the EP throws back to mid-2000s pop punk with a contemporary alternative twist. It's tight, it's soulful, and it's loaded with grit."{{Cite news|url=http://amnplify.com.au/portfolio-items/stand-atlantic-sidewinder-ep-review-150917/|title=STAND ATLANTIC – "Sidewinder" (EP Review) - 15/09/17|work=Amnplify|access-date=8 November 2017}}
The band has stated influences from bands and artists such as Blink-182, The Story So Far, Justin Bieber, Silverchair, The 1975, and Moose Blood.{{cite news|url=http://amnplify.com.au/portfolio-items/interview-with-bonnie-fraser-vocalist-from-stand-atlantic/|title=Interview with BONNIE FRASER - vocalist from STAND ATLANTIC|work=Amnplify|accessdate=8 November 2017}}
Members
Current
- Bonnie Fraser – vocals, rhythm guitar (2012–present)
- David Potter – lead guitar (2017–present), bass guitar (2012–2017), keyboards
- Jonno Panichi – drums (2015–present)
- Miki Rich – bass guitar (2019–present, touring 2017–2019)
Former
- Arthur Ng – lead guitar (2012–2016)
- Jordan Jansons – drums (2012–2014)
Touring musicians
- Ethan Mestroni – drums (2014–2015)
- Will Robinson – lead guitar (2016–2017)
Timeline
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Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+List of studio albums, with release date and label shown ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS {{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Stand+Atlantic|title=Discography Stand Atlantic|website=australian-charts.com|access-date=23 May 2025}} |
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| scope="row"| Skinny Dipping
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| — |
| scope="row"| Pink Elephant
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| 23 |
| scope="row"| F.E.A.R.
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| 10 |
| scope="row" | Was Here
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| 3 |
=Extended plays=
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! Title ! Details |
| scope="row"| Catalyst (as What It's Worth) |
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| scope="row"| A Place Apart
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| scope="row"| Sidewinder
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=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of singles ! Title ! Year ! Album |
| scope="row"| "Bulletproof Vest"
| 2012 | rowspan="2"| Catalyst |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Romeo"
| 2013 |
| scope="row"| "Breakaway"
| 2014 | {{n/a|non-album single}} |
| scope="row"| "Wasteland"
| 2015 | A Place Apart |
| scope="row"| "Coffee at Midnight"
| rowspan="3"| 2017 | rowspan="3"| Sidewinder |
| scope="row"| "Mess I Made" |
| scope="row"| "Sidewinder" |
| scope="row"| "Lavender Bones"
| rowspan="3"| 2018 | rowspan="3"| Skinny Dipping |
| scope="row"| "Lost My Cool" |
| scope="row"| "Skinny Dipping" |
| scope="row"| "Hate Me (Sometimes)"
| 2019 | rowspan="6"| Pink Elephant |
| scope="row"| "Shh!"
| rowspan="5"| 2020 |
| scope="row"| "Drink to Drown" |
| scope="row"| "Wavelength" |
| scope="row"| "Jurassic Park" |
| scope="row"| "Blurry" |
| scope="row"| "I'm Sorry" {{small|(with Mokita)}}{{cite web |last1=Quiles |first1=Alyssa |title=Hear Stand Atlantic and MOKITA take back their wrongs in "I'm Sorry" |url=https://www.altpress.com/news/stand-atlantic-mokita-im-sorry-music-video/ |website=Alternative Press |access-date=14 December 2021 |date=20 November 2020}} | rowspan="4"| 2021 | {{n/a|non-album single}} |
| scope="row"| "Deathwish" {{small|(featuring Nothing,Nowhere)}} | F.E.A.R. |
| scope="row"| "Superglue" {{small|(with Birds of Tokyo)}} | {{n/a|non-album single}} |
| scope="row"| "Molotov (OK)"{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/features/new-aus-music-playlist-our-favourite-tunes-of-the-week-83/|title=NEW AUS MUSIC PLAYLIST: Our Favourite Tunes of the Week|website=musicfeeds|date=5 November 2021 |access-date=5 November 2021}}
| rowspan="3"| F.E.A.R. |
| scope="row"| "Pity Party" {{small|(featuring Royal & the Serpent)}} | rowspan="2"| 2022 |
| scope="row"| "Hair Out" |
| scope="row"| "Kill[h]er"
| rowspan="2" | 2023 | rowspan="7" | Was Here |
| scope="row"| "Sex On The Beach" |
| scope="row"| "Warz0ne"
| rowspan="5" | 2024 |
| scope="row"| "Girl$" {{small|(featuring PVRIS and Bruses)}} |
| scope="row"| "Love U Anyway" |
| scope="row"| "Criminal" {{small|(with Polaris)}} |
| scope="row"| "Frenemies" |
| scope="row"| "I'm the Man" {{small|(with Lauren Sanderson)}} | 2025 | Was Here (deluxe) |
Awards and nominations
=J Awards=
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2022
| Australian Album of the Year
| f.e.a.r.
| {{nom}}
| {{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/heres-all-the-j-awards-2022-nominees/101597078|title=Here's all the J Awards 2022 nominees!|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=1 November 2022|access-date=3 November 2022 }}
{{end}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.standatlantic.com/}}
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Category:Australian rock music groups
Category:Australian pop punk groups
Category:Hopeless Records artists
Category:Musical groups established in 2012
Category:2012 establishments in Australia
Category:Musical groups from Sydney