New Atlantic

New Atlantic is a British electronic duo consisting of Richard Lloyd and Cameron Saunders, originating from Southport. They emerged during the fertile period of the early 1990s when the UK rave scene was transitioning from acid house into breakbeat hardcore and piano house.

Their signature track, 'I Know' (1991), is a landmark of the era, reaching No. 12 on the UK charts and finding significant success in the US dance scene via Tommy Boy Records. The track's legacy was further cemented when it was sampled by Chase & Status in 2013, highlighting its enduring rhythmic appeal. Beyond their own hits like 'Into the Future,' the duo was instrumental in the production of Berri's 'The Sunshine After the Rain,' a massive Eurodance crossover hit. Saunders later transitioned into the Young Punx, continuing a lineage of high-concept electronic production. Critically, New Atlantic is viewed as a bridge between the raw energy of the 3 Beat Records underground and the polished pop-dance production of Pete Waterman's PWL, representing a moment where rave culture achieved broad commercial viability without sacrificing its core sonic identity.