STAND ATLANTIC SHARE NEW SINGLE

Photo: Nikki Haney

Australian alternative powerhouse Stand Atlantic has officially dropped their vibrant new single, ‘EDGE OF VEGAS,’ released today through Virgin Music Group. This compelling new track serves as a defining cornerstone for the band’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, GODBREATH, which is slated to hit the airwaves on Friday, October 23.

Bursting out of the gate with one of the most massive and instantly captivating hooks the group has ever produced, ‘EDGE OF VEGAS’ perfectly showcases their signature blend of raw songwriting and razor-sharp musicality. The result is an undeniable, earworm melody guaranteed to linger long after the first listen. Lyrically, the band turns a reflective lens inward to navigate the exhausting tension between relentless ambition and total burnout. It captures the frantic sprint toward chaos while recognizing that surviving the edge requires leaning on others. Stripped of any manufactured expectations to conform to passing industry trends or chase a specific sonic aesthetic, the anthem was born purely from absolute creative liberation. It represents a musical safe haven, proving that ignoring the fleeting fads of the moment is exactly how Stand Atlantic manages to forge something genuinely timeless.

Reflecting on this era of their music, vocalist and primary songwriter Bonnie Fraser continues, "I went into this album knowing that I was happy and having a great time, so I was just going to lean into that instead of trying to manufacture some wounded feeling. At the same time ‘Edge of Vegas’ is totally unfiltered. It's as honest as we can be. As soon as we're genuine in what we're doing, we don't have to try too hard to do anything. It is always the best outcome every time."

Looking ahead to the release of GODBREATH, the upcoming record sees Stand Atlantic fearlessly navigating uncharted creative waters while simultaneously feeling more rooted and grounded than ever before. A palpable, authentic emotion radiates throughout the entire tracklist. This raw energy is driven by Fraser’s fiercely unapologetic, stream-of-consciousness lyrical approach and the deeply connected, symbiotic musicianship achieved by tracking the instruments live together in the studio. Daringly aggressive yet liberatingly fluid, the album bridges the nostalgic, vibrant energy of turn-of-the-century pop-rock with the explosive, modern bounce of contemporary pop-punk. Following up the sheer ecstasy of prior singles ‘Velcro’ and ‘LUCID,’ the new project documents a band boldly smashing through the walls of their comfort zone to connect with their most authentic artistic identities.

Over the course of a celebrated decade-long journey, Stand Atlantic has consistently defied expectations and reshaped the landscape of modern alternative rock, rising through the ranks to become one of Australia’s premier global musical exports. Their relentless work ethic and high-voltage live performances have secured massive international acclaim, resulting in sold-out headlining tours and tens of thousands of tickets snapped up across Australia, the UK, Europe, and the United States. They have proudly shared the stage alongside heavyweights such as Sum 41, MOD SUN, ONE OK ROCK, A Day To Remember, and I Prevail. Furthermore, their festival footprint includes explosive appearances at Spilt Milk, Good Things, Reading & Leeds, MAYDAY!, Warped Tour, and Slam Dunk. Maintaining this momentum, their packed touring schedule for the year includes serving as the main support act for Simple Plan’s massive UK arena run, as well as appearing as special guests on a sweeping US tour alongside Story of the Year and Silverstein.

Ultimately, GODBREATH stands as a testament to Stand Atlantic's enduring ability to evolve dynamically. They are confidently steering their songwriting into daring new frontiers, all while remaining deeply anchored to the unmistakable core identity that initially established them as one of the alternative scene’s most exhilarating acts, kicking off the largest and most ambitious chapter of their career thus far.

GODBREATH Tracklisting:

1) LUCID

2) NEXT2U

3) Velcro

4) SO COOL

5) Favourite Flavour

6) finger

7) d.L.M.A

8) EDGE OF VEGAS

9) teeth

10) HeadRush

11) Gimme A Show