Julian Lynch Drops Real Estate Tour Before Atlas Anniversary
- Singer and guitarist Julian Lynch announced his departure from the indie rock band Real Estate on August 24, 2023, foregoing participation in their upcoming tour celebrating the 11-year...
- Julian Lynch revealed his decision to leave Real Estate via an Instagram post on August 24, 2023.
- He further noted that a short tour with Tennis, scheduled to begin the following week, would be his final performances with real Estate before pursuing other endeavors.
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Julian Lynch Departs Real Estate Ahead of Atlas Anniversary Tour
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Singer and guitarist Julian Lynch announced his departure from the indie rock band Real Estate on August 24, 2023, foregoing participation in their upcoming tour celebrating the 11-year anniversary of their acclaimed album, Atlas.
The Announcement
Julian Lynch revealed his decision to leave Real Estate via an Instagram post on August 24, 2023. He expressed gratitude for the decade spent with the band, creating, performing, and touring with his friends. lynch specifically stated he would not be joining Real Estate on their “11 year and seven month anniversary tour” of Atlas.
“I’m so grateful to have been able to spend most of the last decade creating, performing, and traveling with my friends in the band,”
– Julian Lynch, via Instagram, August 24, 2023
He further noted that a short tour with Tennis, scheduled to begin the following week, would be his final performances with real Estate before pursuing other endeavors. He thanked his bandmates for the shared experiences.
About Real Estate and Atlas
Real Estate, formed in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 2009, is known for its dreamy, atmospheric indie rock sound. The band currently consists of Martin Courtney (vocals/guitar), Alex Bleeker (bass), Matt Mondanile (guitar), and Etienne Duguay (drums).
Atlas, released on March 4, 2014, by Matador Records, is widely considered Real Estate’s breakthrough album.It received critical acclaim for its melodic songwriting and laid-back vibe. Pitchfork awarded the album a score of 8.2/10, praising its “effortless cool.”
| Album | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas | March 4, 2014 | Matador Records |
The Atlas Anniversary Tour
The “11 year and seven month anniversary tour” of Atlas was announced on August 16, 2023, by Pitchfork. The tour is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and conclude on October 21, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. The tour dates coincide with the album’s release and aim to celebrate its lasting impact.