>>> Praise for The Transatlantic's debut album

"All the fat trimmed and you’re left with prime soul"
- thedwarf.com.au

"From the Brown-esque Keep on Running to their surprising cover of the Preset's Talk Like That, the Transatlantics have put together a brilliant set of tracks that completely harnesses their high energy live shows"
- soulshine.com

"Without a doubt, this is a fantastic record"
- inthestreetvibe.com

>>> February 07, 2012
Sit tight kids! Heading in next week to finish the mix on our next album. Can't wait to let you all hear it.

>>> January 10, 2011
Our long-time guitarist Kahil has after much thought regrettably decided to part ways with the band to pursue other musical interests overseas. It's a shame to see him go, but before he left we were able to squeeze in some studio time with him, so you can still check his work out on our next release.

>>> October 2, 2010
After a solid week of soldering and cursing and gently nurturing the AutoLocator, Tom (our good friend and engineer), has finally got the 2 inch up and running at his house. Good form sir! Tracking for the next album has now begun so stay tuned...

Head to twoinchlifestyle.blogspot.com to see some pics of the studio/house and a Shaolin Afronaut's session, alongside some philosophical ramblings from Ross.

Inspired by the sounds of the early American soul music circuit and with an authenticity and musicianship beyond their years, The Transatlantics are the new face of Australian soul.

Signed to UK-based Freestyle Records in 2010, The Transatlantic's amazing live show has taken the band across the country to perform at festivals including Falls Festival, Big Day Out, Playground Weekender and Parklife and the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Marva Whitney, Roy Ayers, The Menahan St Band and Eddie Bo.

Stylistically, The Transatlantics are an evolution on the long history of the soul music tradition, drawing influences all the way from Sam Cooke through to Muscle Shoals and to Motown. It's these influences and familiar sounds combined with the fresh approach of a bunch of kids from Adelaide that is bringing the feeling and spirit of soul music back into the 21st century.

FRI. APRIL 13
UNI BAR (Adl)
w/ The Beards

FRI. MAY 25
JIVE (Adl)
w/ Snooks La Vie and The Bakers Digest
Buy Tickets

SAT. JULY 7
THE GOV (Adl)
Supporting The Bamboos
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SAT. JULY 14
ROCKET BAR (Adl)

FRI. AUGUST 31
THE GOV (Adl)
Roots Night IV
Buy Tickets

>>> The Transatlantics (Freestyle | 2010)

Recorded entirely to tape within the warm wooden confines of Broadcast Studios in early 2009, The Transatlantic's debut self-titled album conjures the familiar sound of the early American soul music circuit and drags it heaving and sweating into the 21st century. To purchase direct from us hit our online store at thetransatlantics.bigcartel.com. Digital download through itunes.

>>> Other Releases

7" Single: Couldn't Be Him b/w Things Gotta Get Better (Freestyle | 2010) Purchase

7" Single: I've Been Bad b/w Tea Legs (Mecca | 2009) | Purchase

7" Single: Save Me b/w Big Chief (Mecca | 2008) | Purchase

>>> Merch etc.

Band tees, vinyl 7's and CD's all available from our online store. Follow through to order direct from us and we won't charge for shipping - boom! thetransatlantics.bigcartel.com

>>> Freestyle Records
Our good friends over in London. Check out their catalogue and pick up our releases on vinyl.

>>> Wax Poetics
One of our favorite mags - a bible. Great for plane trips and sounding authoritative. Check it out.

>>> Daptone Records
But y'all knew that right?.

>>> WOMADelaide
Heads up if you're ever around our home town of Adelaide during March. One of the best festivals going!

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