Atoma is a Swedish post‑rock band from Stockholm, formed in 2011 following the dissolution of the doom‑metal group Slumber. The project emerged after members of Slumber had already begun developing new material, much of which was recorded over an intensive eight‑week period at The Panic Room studio under the direction of producer Thomas “Plec” Johansson. This work became the foundation of Atoma’s debut album, Skylight, released in 2012 through Napalm Records. A scheduled appearance at ProgPower Europe in 2013 was later cancelled, with the band replaced by Dimaeon. Atoma’s sound has been described as atmospheric and cinematic, drawing loosely from post‑rock while incorporating elements not typically associated with the genre. Critics have noted that Skylight blends ambient textures, electronic undertones, and melodic passages with occasional heavier moments. The album’s introduction has been compared to the synthetic, bubbling soundscapes of science‑themed television programs, before shifting into rhythmic patterns reminiscent of percussion‑driven acts. The title track moves between contrasting moods, at times evoking the spaciousness of Pink Floyd. Some reviewers have also observed that the drum parts on the album appear to be programmed rather than performed live. Atoma’s music is characterized by a mixture of introspective ambience, dynamic contrasts, and a polished studio aesthetic, positioning the band at the intersection of post‑rock, atmospheric metal, and electronic‑influenced sound design.
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Rainmen
Highway
Resonance
Atoma
Dark tranquillity
Cloud Nine
Bermuda Riviera
Skylight
Hole in the Sky
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