Following line-up changes,[2] such as the addition of drummer Josh Pickett, bassist Stephen Minter,[6] and Duce becoming the band's frontman,[7] they began working on what would become their first EP, Bretton.

It took strong alternative rock influences from bands such as Jimmy Eat World and Foo Fighters.

World Record saw the band make a significant breakthrough both in terms of growth at live shows and radio airplay.

[citation needed] The band's third album Changing Tune, recorded early in 2012 at Rockfield Studios in Wales,[16] was released on 1 October 2012, reaching no.

[citation needed] On 29 April 2014, the band announced through their Facebook and Twitter pages that they had signed to Sony Records and that their new album would be released via the label.

[citation needed] In July and into the start of August, Lower Than Atlantis went on a UK tour with Decade and Yearbook.

[citation needed] In December 2014, Lower than Atlantis announced details of a UK & Ireland tour with support from PVRIS and We Are The Ocean.

In April 2015, front man Mike Duce spoke to GiggingNI.com about their musical direction, his songwriting and past travels to Ireland.

A deluxe edition of the album (Lower Than Atlantis: Black) was released with a second disc including 'Get Over It', four other previously un-released tracks, four studio covers, two covers recorded in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and four songs from the original album recorded acoustically.

[citation needed] The band then embarked and their biggest headline tour yet including a sold-out performance at the Roundhouse in London.

[citation needed] In August 2016 they played yet again at Reading and Leeds Festival but this time on the more prestigious Main Stage, opening for acts such as Die Antwoord, Boy Better Know and Chvrches.

[citation needed] The band's fifth and final studio album Safe in Sound was released on February 23 through Sony Music Entertainment.

[citation needed] Safe In Sound was the band's highest-charting record in the UK, debuting at no.8 in its national album chart.

[28] Lower Than Atlantis formed as a hardcore punk band and their harsh initial style is evident on their debut EP Bretton.