Press Release for “Empire of the Soul” (released 12.3.12)
“The talented Andy Mort from Leamington Spa who makes dramatic electro-political folk. Think Kid A Radiohead mixed with Damien Rice.”
- The Guardian Music Blog
‘F*** ME!! Passionate, gorgeous epic songwriting: a MAJOR new talent’
- Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music)
‘Atmospheric, sweeping soundscapes and haunting lyrics, make this a must have album, of fine contemporary music, we can’t recommend it enough.’
- Elegant Savages Magazine
Andy’s daring and innovative approach to creating and releasing modern music has proved him and his alter-ego Atlum Schema to be a bright beacon in the depths of British music today – watch out.’
- Bearded Magazine
‘This is the sort of album that is either going to disappear without trace and be picked up on in 20 years time as a lost classic or it might just make its way onto this year’s Mercury Prize list. Either way give it a listen now. You will be intrigued and impressed.’
- New Sound Wales
‘Atlum Schema may well be the best talent you don’t yet know.’
- Banquet Records
“absolutely amazing!!!!!!!…when I played your album it was like an aural bombshell. You deserve mega sales and a major deal. Brilliant!”
- John Rivers, Woodbine St. Studio
‘an impressive display in technological wizardry’
Cross Rhythms Magazine
