Born from a prim and proper conservatory background, ATLYS was formed from a dream to bust through classical stereotypes and create an atmosphere for people of all backgrounds. The four met in 2016 as members of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and it was through the numerous workshops with CSO’s then Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant Yo-Yo Ma that the four grew determined and felt permission granted to take an unconventional path. The all-female, powerhouse group has created an atlas of cinematic music spanning a variety of genres, following in the footsteps of groups like the Turtle Island and Kronos string quartets by expanding the boundaries of sound with their traditional instruments and incorporating digital technology through looping and computer programming.
Self-built and fan-funded, they have grown a global fanbase and their music has been streamed over 25 million times worldwide across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their gutsy and virtuosic sound has taken them to venues like Red Rocks and the Gorge amphitheaters, but they’re equally at home in small, intimate venues. They’ve supported artists from a plethora of backgrounds like EDM producer Seven Lions, Indie songstress Spelling, and alternative feel-good band, Sammy Rae and the Friends.
