GODBREATH: Stand Atlantic's Imperfect Album Hits No. 1

Stand Atlantic's frontwoman, Bonnie Fraser, has expressed a desire to move away from the overly polished production common in modern rock music.

Fraser felt that this perfection was stripping the genre of its inherent human element and rebelliousness. This sentiment heavily influenced the creation of their fifth studio album, GODBREATH.

Instead of building tracks individually, the band recorded all 11 songs live in the same room, aiming for a more immediate and organic sound. This approach has resulted in GODBREATH debuting at No. 1 on Australia's ARIA Albums Chart, marking a significant career milestone for the Sydney-based group.

The album's title, GODBREATH, reflects a duality of confidence and arrogance, a theme Fraser felt encapsulated the record. She noted a newfound confidence, not fearing fan reception due to its throwback to their earlier work.

Stand Atlantic's chart success has been a steady climb, with GODBREATH surpassing previous albums like F.E.A.R. (No. 10) and WAS HERE (No. 3). Fraser, however, remains skeptical of industry platitudes about artists being "special."

She also observed a positive shift in representation within alternative music, highlighting the increasing visibility of women, LGBTQ+ musicians, and artists of color.

The band commenced their Australian tour on GODBREATH's release day, with upcoming international dates including Vans Warped Tour and the Camp Screamo tour in the United States. Fraser also hinted at future collaborations outside traditional features, possibly with heavier bands.