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Chicago, Illinois, United States (2004 – present)

Maps & Atlases is an band which formed in Chicago, Illinois, United States in 2004. The band consists of Dave Davison (vocals, guitar), Erin Elders (guitar), Shiraz Dada (bass) and Chris Hainley (drums). The band released their long-awaited first full-length album, Perch Patchwork, on June 29, 2010. The record was produced by Jason Cupp (The Elected, Nurses, Cast Spells). The band’s unique style melds the technicality of progressive music and the idiosyncrasies of art rock into a fascinating and oddly accessible sound all their own. Known for their virtuosic musical ability, Maps & Atlases write pop songs with a magnificent aptitude for texture and a distinctive blend of both the intricate and organic.

“It was great to be able to step outside of our live setting and imagine the songs in a different way,” said guitarist Erin Elders about the recording process for Perch Patchwork. “Jason Cupp brought another dimension to the songs that was really exciting to hear. We were able to deconstruct them part by part and then rebuild each verse or chorus with a different sonic idea.”

Continues singer/guitarist David Davison, “We went into the record with the understanding that the creation of the album would be separate from its existence as a live piece of music, which was really liberating.”
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  • grindgrimey

    New album is fantastic. Started listening as a fan of the math rock, stayed to watch them turn into my favorite indie band around, with a natural hint of math. I don't know what people can complain about.

    Saturday evening

  • roemilca111

    not digging the new album, kind of bland and boring in my opinion. and it's not like i'm one of those 'aw man its not math rock' people, i fucking loved perch patchwork.

    Saturday evening

  • g1vemesummer

    I agree it's kinda loss of a great math-rock sound... And still the new album is great too!)

    Saturday morning

  • mashman1

    Seeing them live for the first time tonight. So stoked.

    Thursday evening

  • iamdestructobot

    It was the chaotic mathiness of TS&H that got me into the band in the first place. I still like to listen to it now, but if they stuck to that sound I think I'd get tired of them. New album is great.

    14 days ago

  • indy02

    I, for one, am digging the new album quite a bit.

    16 days ago

  • dnigh

    I tried liking it. I really did. I'm just kinda depressed because I really loved their music from before. Even some stuff on Perch Patchwork. It's not like I only listen to math rock or something. I just don't care about this. I'm gonna go cry.

    16 days ago

  • bodyinflight

    New album is their best material yet. Go cry more.

    18 days ago
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