Atoms for Peace Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Electronica Alternative rock Intelligent dance music Experimental rock Electronic rock modern alternative rock supergroup glitch pop

Members

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Thom Yorke

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Radiohead The Venus in Furs The Smile Band Aid 20 Headless Chickens

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Flea

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Red Hot Chili Peppers The Mars Volta Circle Jerks Jane's Addiction Pigface Fear ANTEMASQUE Aleka's Attic Anthym The Lost Trees Rocket Juice & the Moon What Is This?

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Nigel Godrich

Roles:

Music Producer

Groups:

Radiohead Ultraísta Ultraísta

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Joey Waronker

Roles:

Drummer Music Producer

Groups:

Oasis R.E.M. Loser IMA Robot Ultraísta The John Doe Thing North American Hallowe'en Prevention Initiative Walt Mink Jomoro

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Mauro Refosco

Roles:

Drummer Music Producer

Groups:

Forro in the Dark Jomoro

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About

Atoms for Peace is an experimental supergroup renowned for their innovative fusion of electronica, alternative rock, and intelligent dance music. Formed in 2009 in Los Angeles, California, the band features an all-star lineup including Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, keyboards) from Radiohead, Flea (bass) from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nigel Godrich (production, keyboards), known for his work with Radiohead and Ultraísta, Joey Waronker (drums), and Mauro Refosco (percussion). The group is celebrated for their intricate and rhythmically complex sound, showcased in their acclaimed album Amok, which blends glitch pop with a modern rock edge.

How to Sound Like Atoms for Peace

Atoms for Peace's sonic landscape is a rich tapestry of intricate electronic textures and organic instrumentation. The band crafts a sound that is both melodic and rhythmically dynamic, with a penchant for experimental beats and layered synthesizers. Thom Yorke's use of guitars such as the Epiphone Casino and the Fender Jazzmaster adds an atmospheric quality to their music, often enhanced by the transparent, yet warm tones achieved through a JMI Vox Fawn AC-30/6 amplifier. Flea's bass lines provide a fluid yet driving force, while Godrich's production expertise ensures a seamless blend of electronic and acoustic elements, creating a sound that is both expansive and intimately detailed. This collaborative synergy results in a soundscape that is ambient yet pulsating, ideal for musicians aiming to explore the boundaries between electronic and rock music.

Discography

AMOK

2013

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