The Julia Dream
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The Julia Dream is a rock band based out of Atlanta, GA founded by bassist Matt Spatial and singer Vernon P. Love. The sound of the band has been described as New Wave
, psychedelic trance-rock, and melodic post-punk
.
The band name was not derived from the Pink Floyd
song of a similar name, but from an actual dream by bassist, Spatial.
The band worked with other members until the lineup was completed with guitarist Sacha Alexander in 2006 and most recently Michael Allen on drums.
In 2005, the band released “Lifted: Live” on independent record label WTE Records featuring four live tracks from a sold out concert at Atlanta’s Smith’s Olde Bar.
The band’s debut studio EP "Above From Beneath" was released on WTE Records in mid 2007 and was selected by retailer Best Buy
for regional distribution. The EP was recorded in Asheville, NC by Dan Friedman and mixed at Billy Hume’s The Zone Studios in Atlanta, GA by Joel Mullis. The last track of the EP, “Clean Today”, has been featured on the nationally televised cable series, "Epic Conditions
".
The band has performed regularly with other rock, goth, new wave, and industrial acts such as Filter
, Augustana
, Your Vegas
, James Hall
, The Awakening
, and The Damnwells
.
The band has been featured twice on Comcast
Cable's "Bands On Demand" series.
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
, psychedelic trance-rock, and melodic post-punk
Post-punk
Post-punk is a rock music movement with its roots in the late 1970s, following on the heels of the initial punk rock explosion of the mid-1970s. The genre retains its roots in the punk movement but is more introverted, complex and experimental...
.
The band name was not derived from the Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
song of a similar name, but from an actual dream by bassist, Spatial.
The band worked with other members until the lineup was completed with guitarist Sacha Alexander in 2006 and most recently Michael Allen on drums.
In 2005, the band released “Lifted: Live” on independent record label WTE Records featuring four live tracks from a sold out concert at Atlanta’s Smith’s Olde Bar.
The band’s debut studio EP "Above From Beneath" was released on WTE Records in mid 2007 and was selected by retailer Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
for regional distribution. The EP was recorded in Asheville, NC by Dan Friedman and mixed at Billy Hume’s The Zone Studios in Atlanta, GA by Joel Mullis. The last track of the EP, “Clean Today”, has been featured on the nationally televised cable series, "Epic Conditions
Epic Conditions
Epic Conditions is a non-fiction television series shown on The Weather Channel that premiered on March 4, 2007. The show's main emphasis to show viewers about how weather can affect athletic and sports events. Epic Conditions and WeatherVentures launched as TWC's first HD programs on October 1,...
".
The band has performed regularly with other rock, goth, new wave, and industrial acts such as Filter
Filter (band)
Filter is a rock group formed in 1993 in Cleveland by singer Richard Patrick and guitarist/programmer Brian Liesegang. Filter has released five studio albums, the most recent being The Trouble with Angels, which was released on August 17, 2010....
, Augustana
Augustana (band)
Augustana is an American rock band from San Diego, California who are signed to the Epic Records record label. They are best known for their singles, "Boston" and "Sweet and Low."-Beginning years:...
, Your Vegas
Your Vegas
Your Vegas are a British rock band from Leeds, England.-Background:The band started playing music together while attending Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley, West Yorkshire. Their first band was called Orka but they later changed their name to Salvadore...
, James Hall
James Hall (singer)
James Vincent Hall is an American rock singer and guitarist best known for his gothic-style lyrics, distinctive voice, eccentric behavior and eclectic compositions.- Early career - Mary My Hope/Solo:...
, The Awakening
The Awakening (band)
The Awakening is an alternative rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa, formed in 1995 by vocalist, guitarist and producer Ashton Nyte. The band is credited in the press as "South Africa's most successful Gothic Rock act and one of the top bands in the far broader Alternative scene." The band...
, and The Damnwells
The Damnwells
The Damnwells are an indie rock band originally from Brooklyn, New York The band formed in 2001 and has released four full length albums, Air Stereo , Bastards of the Beat , and One Last Century...
.
The band has been featured twice on Comcast
Comcast
Comcast Corporation is the largest cable operator, home Internet service provider, and fourth largest home telephone service provider in the United States, providing cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service to both residential and commercial customers in 39 states and the...
Cable's "Bands On Demand" series.