After Edmund
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | LaGrange, Georgia , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs, singles |
After Edmund was an art rock ensemble originating from LaGrange, Georgia.
Band history
Established in 2001 under the name Taken, the group independently released five projects before adopting the name After Edmund in 2005. This new name pays homage to Edmund Pevensie, a character from C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia.
Hello: 2006–2008
In November 2006, After Edmund entered into a contract with Slanted Records and proceeded to record their first studio album during early 2007. Initially planned for a mid-2007 launch, the release was postponed until February 26, 2008, to enhance promotional strategies. The album Hello, produced by Scotty Wilbanks, represented their debut on a major label.
To promote the album, the band toured Sweden in July 2008 and earned an opening slot for Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, and The Bravery during the Atlanta leg of the Projekt Revolution Tour, which provided them exposure on MTV2. Later that year, they supported Building 429 on a U.S. tour.
Personnel changes included the departure of drummer Adam Stanley, who was succeeded by Matt McFadden, while Mitch Parks transitioned to bass duties. After Edmund received a nomination for Best New Artist in CCM Magazine's Readers Choice Awards and joined Building 429’s Truth, Hope & Love Tour alongside bands such as Above the Golden State. In February 2009, they garnered a Grammy nomination at the 51st Annual Awards.
Spaceships & Submarines: The Lively Sessions: 2009–2010
At the 2009 Dove Awards, their album Hello was nominated for Best Rock/Contemporary Album. The band participated in presenting awards during the ceremony and performed at various festivals throughout that summer.
On October 6, 2009, After Edmund unveiled Spaceships and Submarines: The Lively Sessions, a live DVD coupled with an EP featuring previously unreleased songs and instrumentals, along with digital downloads and exclusive merchandise.
That same October, they embarked on the Altered Minds Tour across the eastern and southern United States with artists such as Lecrae and Tedashii. In May 2010, keyboardist Matt Yates departed to dedicate more time to his family.
Times Have Changed EP: 2010–2015
On July 1, 2010, After Edmund released "Dance Like You're From the Future" as a complimentary single download, followed by an August viral video that attracted favorable reviews. They conducted a short tour through Texas and the southeastern U.S. before returning to their LaGrange studio to compose and record new tracks, documenting their progress via YouTube vlogs.
In December 2010, the band announced a double EP project named Times Have Changed, releasing the first EP digitally and at live performances on February 1. This independent production was accompanied by an annual Christmas card giveaway for fans.
The song "Monster" was streamed starting January 1 as part of a month-long fan engagement initiative that provided exclusive materials such as desktop wallpapers and guitar tablatures. During this timeframe, touring keyboardist Austin Abbott was officially incorporated into the lineup.
After Edmund launched Art and Commerce in April 2013 and toured alongside Fireflight on the Overcome Tour through major U.S. cities.
On January 15, 2015, After Edmund announced via Facebook their decision to cease touring activities, effectively signaling their disbandment.
Members
- Former members
- Mitch Parks – bass guitar, lead vocals
- Patty O'Mally – guitar, vocals
- Joey West – drums, vocals
- Austin Abbott – keyboards, vocals
- Matt Yates – keyboards, vocals
- Adam Stanley – drums
- Matt McFadden – drums, vocals
- Ben Hosey – guitar, vocals
- Tommy Smith* – drums
- Clay Butler* – guitar, vocals
*Member of original Taken lineup
Discography
- Studio albums
- EPs
- 2009: Spaceships and Submarines: The Lively Sessions
- 2011: Times Have Changed EP No. 1
- 2012: Strange Education EP
- Singles
- "Like a Dream"
- "Fighting for Your Heart"
- "Clouds"