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Postcards From Sophia
Album 1. Dezember 2023
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Whether in New York, London, Hamburg, or Amsterdam: Jules Atlas needs nothing more than his voice and a guitar to captivate the audience with his touching songs. At the age of 18, the Hamburg native ventured to London, where, over the years, he made a name for himself in the city's bars and clubs with numerous performances. With folk-typical guitar playing, catchy melodies, and narrative lyrics, he evokes a spark of Gaslight-Café nostalgia. Authentic and unfiltered, melancholic and exhilarating: Jules Atlas sings folk songs in a pop guise.
Through European tours with artists like Rhys Lewis and Axel Flovent, as well as numerous headline shows, Jules Atlas gained extensive live experience and built a considerable fanbase. After many years with London as his home base, he now returns to Germany with a matured repertoire and ample stage experience.
On December 1, 2023, the Hamburg singer-songwriter releases his debut album, "Postcards From Sophia." After four successful singles and initial media attention (Bayern 3, NDR, Fest & Flauschig, etc.), Jules Atlas stays true to himself and echoes the years in London and New York. He is characteristically personal in his songs, narrating a long-distance relationship, the search for oneself, and the anticipation of each other. In a total of eleven acoustic ballads and captivating uptempo songs, he paints a multifaceted picture of what it feels like to be in one's mid-twenties, searching for connection and meaning—sometimes happy, sometimes yearning, sometimes aimless.
The album was produced by Swen Meyer (Tim Bendzko, Lena, Jochen Diestelmeyer) and Vincent van der Klugt (Jochen Diestelmeyer).
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On December 1, 2023, the Hamburg singer-songwriter releases his debut album, "Postcards From Sophia." After four successful singles and initial media attention (Bayern 3, NDR, Fest & Flauschig, etc.), Jules Atlas stays true to himself and echoes the years in London and New York. He is characteristically personal in his songs, narrating a long-distance relationship, the search for oneself, and the anticipation of each other. In a total of eleven acoustic ballads and captivating uptempo songs, he paints a multifaceted picture of what it feels like to be in one's mid-twenties, searching for connection and meaning—sometimes happy, sometimes yearning, sometimes aimless.
The album was produced by Swen Meyer (Tim Bendzko, Lena, Jochen Diestelmeyer) and Vincent van der Klugt (Jochen Diestelmeyer).
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I don't wanna tell them you are stone cold in your heart
But I cannot pretend you know the warmth my flesh demands
Is it my delusion or your narrow winding path to love me
Last saw you in the evening under crimson coloured sky
I suckled on a hope I know you planted on my mind
Put money on the table and a dream into my eyes to love you
So throw me down your river with everyone you had
Break my resolution every time I try
‘There's nothing left to lose’ said the morning to the sun
‘But keep in mind: The night will fear the dawn’
I don't wanna tell them you ain't suffering like me
But I cannot pretend you haven't found somebody new
Now I'm the one who's breaking like the ice beneath my feet to love you
My name will be forgotten when my body is replaced
Came close to giving up as I kept hanging on your grace
You took me by the shoulder and you threw me in your cave to love you
So throw me down your river with everyone you had
Break my resolution every time I try
‘There's nothing left to lose’ said the morning to the sun
‘But keep in mind: The night will fear the dawn’
I don't wanna tell them you are stone cold in your heart
But I cannot pretend you know the warmth my flesh demands
Now I'm the one who's falling like a fool into your arms to love you
So throw me down your river with everyone you had
Break my resolution every time I try
‘There's nothing left to lose’ said the morning to the sun
‘But keep in mind: The night will fear the dawn’
So throw me down your river with everyone you had
Break my resolution every time I try
‘There's nothing left to lose’ said the morning to the sun
‘But keep in mind: The night will fear the dawn’
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Artist Info
Whether in New York, London, Hamburg, or Amsterdam: Jules Atlas needs nothing more than his voice and a guitar to captivate the audience with his touching songs. At the age of 18, the Hamburg native ventured to London, where, over the years, he made a name for himself in the city's bars and clubs with numerous performances. With folk-typical guitar playing, catchy melodies, and narrative lyrics, he evokes a spark of Gaslight-Café nostalgia. Authentic and unfiltered, melancholic and exhilarating: Jules Atlas sings folk songs in a pop guise.
Through European tours with artists like Rhys Lewis and Axel Flovent, as well as numerous headline shows, Jules Atlas gained extensive live experience and built a considerable fanbase. After many years with London as his home base, he now returns to Germany with a matured repertoire and ample stage experience.
On December 1, 2023, the Hamburg singer-songwriter releases his debut album, "Postcards From Sophia." After four successful singles and initial media attention (Bayern 3, NDR, Fest & Flauschig, etc.), Jules Atlas stays true to himself and echoes the years in London and New York. He is characteristically personal in his songs, narrating a long-distance relationship, the search for oneself, and the anticipation of each other. In a total of eleven acoustic ballads and captivating uptempo songs, he paints a multifaceted picture of what it feels like to be in one's mid-twenties, searching for connection and meaning—sometimes happy, sometimes yearning, sometimes aimless.
The album was produced by Swen Meyer (Tim Bendzko, Lena, Jochen Diestelmeyer) and Vincent van der Klugt (Jochen Diestelmeyer).Genre: Folk, Acoustic Pop
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Lions
Single 7. July 2023
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On July 7th, Hamburg-based singer-songwriter Jules Atlas releases his fourth single, "Lions” showcasing a driving indie-rock song about the battle for self love and closure. “Know my lion heart will last”: a message to all those who thought to have broken a fragile heart. After three successful single releases, Jules Atlas now reveals another artistic side with the fierce „Lions."
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My my wicked fool look at the fire you have caused
Burning up the spirits on my mind
I tell your little truth and put the writing on my door
Spare me the “I didn’t come to fight”
Oh I’ve never seen your kindness
Drag me to the floor and bring on your deceit
With all your ever growing might you have me plead
There you go, sweeping my heart as you cease to have it
But be warned, keep me fighting lover and know my lion heart will
Cracking up the stones that were holding up my hope
I take it there’s no running off this time
I wait wait wait till’ your breaches start to show
I’m saving my retreat for another day
Oh you tumble by the deep end
Throw another stone to take me to the ground
I feel your ever growing fear of going down
There you go, sweeping my heart as you cease to have it
But be warned, keep me fighting lover and know my lion heart will last
Pick it up, pick it up I ain’t gonna wait no more
Give it up, give it up time ain’t gonna save oh
There you go, sweeping my heart as you cease to have it
But be warned, keep me fighting lover and know my lion heart will last
There you go, sweeping my heart as you cease to have it
But be warned, keep me fighting lover and know my lion heart will last
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Lost With Me
Single 26. May 2023
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"Lost With Me" is the third single by Hamburg-based singer-songwriter Jules Atlas, set to be released on May 26th. It is a danceable up-tempo song that encourages letting go of baggage and bravely embracing something new: 'Come get a little bit lost with me.' Waiting or moving on? Heart versus mind. When in doubt, choose getting lost together.
Following the successful releases of the two ballads 'You' and 'Lockers' Jules Atlas showcases his feel-good side with 'Lost With Me'.
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Sunlight filling the shade and
This room is not the same anymore
No one needed to wake us
We stayed up, the hours are gone
Uh maybe you were right
Nothing’s lasting but time
If you want somebody with you
One day I will be here
Come get a little bit lost on my way
Just get a little bit lost with me
Let them tell you you are crazy
But they don’t know what it means
Come get a little bit lost on my way
Just get a little bit lost with me
‘See the particles racing;
Just like us’ you say with a laugh
My regret in the making
Always knew you’re a cynic at heart
Uh maybe you were right
But maybe you’ll change your mind
If you want somebody with you
One day I will be here
Come get a little bit lost on my way
Just get a little bit lost with me
Let them tell you you are crazy
But they don’t know what it means
Come get a little bit lost on my way
Just get a little bit lost with me
Oh oh oh oh oh lost with me now
Oh oh oh oh oh lost with me
Oh oh oh oh oh lost with me now
Oh oh oh oh oh lost with me
If you want somebody with you
One day I will be here
Come get a little bit lost on my way
Just get a little bit lost with me
Let them tell you you are crazy
But they don’t know what it means
Come get a little bit lost on my way
Just get a little bit lost with me
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Lockers
Single 31. March 2023
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On March 31, Jules Atlas releases 'Lockers', his second single, which sounds more anthemic with its band sound than the acoustic and gentle debut 'You'.
In 'Lockers', the Hamburg-based singer-songwriter describes a scene with two people in a café on London's Circle Line. A crushing speechlessness surrounds them and opens up like a chasm between them. It's about not being able to say everything to each other in a relationship.
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We’re getting breakfast at the cafe by the station on the circle line
And I say ‘How’s your father I know he went to the doctor, is everything alright?’
I don’t know where to start
When words feel like mountains weighing on your heart
It’s back to small talk
We ask for the bill and we leave
And we’re smiling
Act like we’re fine and we’ve been trying
To keep it inside just tell me now
Say what you don’t wanna say
I know you love me
You don’t have to hide when things get ugly
Just turn off the light and let it out
Say what you don’t wanna say
Half of the time we’re at a distance talking all night through the satellites
We only spend time on the good parts, the big dreams, the things we like
I don’t know where to start
When words feel like mountains weighing on your heart
It’s back to small talk
We lay there and stare at the screen
And we’re smiling
Act like we’re fine and we’ve been trying
To keep it inside just tell me now
Say what you don’t wanna say
I know you love me
You don’t have to hide when things get ugly
Just turn off the light and let it out
Say what you don’t wanna say
Uhhhhh I know that we’ve been holding it in
But how good would it feel to not pretend
And we’re smiling
Act like we’re fine and we’ve been trying
To keep it inside just tell me now
Say what you don’t wanna say
I know you love me
You don’t have to hide when things get ugly
Just turn off the light and let it out
Say what you don’t wanna say
Uhhhhh I know that we’ve been holding it in
But how good would it feel to not pretend
Cause’ we only hurt each other
If we keep it all in lockers
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You
Single 24. February 2023
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Jules Atlas releases his debut single “You” on February 24th. In this acoustic ballad, the singer-songwriter from Hamburg describes the feeling of fully surrendering to the attraction of another person. Images of rainy road trips and overnight train rides frame a newly blossoming relationship with all its excitement and overwhelming might.
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Sleeping in cars
Drive in the rain
There’s nothing but us
Nothing I’d change
There’s nowhere to hide it now
There’s nowhere to go
The harder I try not to fall for you
The harder I fall
As you lie with me now
Sophia you are taking all my guns
Lay them down
Well who’d have thought that love disarms
It’s you I want
It’s you I miss
Yeah you I adore
No one I love like this
Sleeping on trains
That run down the coast
You in my arms
Me in my hopes
There’s no way to fight it now
There’s no way to know
The harder I try not to fall for you
The harder I fall
As you lie with me now
Sophia you are taking all my guns
Lay them down
Well who’d have thought that love disarms
It’s you I want
It’s you I miss
Yeah you I adore
No one I love like this
Lalalala
As you lie with me now
Sophia you are taking all my guns
Lay them down
Well who’d have thought that love disarms
It’s you I want It’s you I miss
Yeah you I adore
No one I love like this
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Photos
© Sophia McGee
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© Damian Sutmann
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