Richardson Replaces Lynch: Atlas Tour, No GPS Needed
In an unexpected plot twist fit for a mid-budget sitcom, Richardson has taken over from the mysteriously departed Julian Lynch as their band embarks on the much-anticipated anniversary tour of their album 'Atlas,' proving that people can indeed be swapped out like batteriesāwithout losing power. Despite losing Lynch, whose departure remains a cliffhanger, the group still ventures boldly into the nostalgic echo chamber of their 10-year-old tunes, performing songs that probably remind fans why they didnāt immediately rename the album 'Atlas Unplugged.' This transition showcases the band's commitment to moving forward, preferably without stopping to explain the ghostly absence of Julian, whose current whereabouts are as ephemeral as tour merch sales in June.
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When your band replaces a key member mid-anniversary tour and nobody mentions why, why not just pretend youāre auditioning for 'Survivor: Indie Rock Edition' and call it innovative leadership?
Julian Lynch left, Richardson arrivedāsounds like a soap opera plot but nope, just another band reminding us drama sells more tickets than albums.
Richardson stepping in for Lynch on the 'Atlas' tour proves that in music, like in life, the show must awkwardly go on without unpacking bizarre exits.
Source: Pitchfork | Published: 9/11/2025 | Author: Matthew Strauss
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