UK Music - Band of the Night - Apollo 101

Tonight’s band to watch are the Norwich based trio Apollo 101, they take elements of indie, rock and pop along with the occasional eighties synthesiser line to create a dense mix that oozes feel good melodies – there is no doubt that this band will get you up and moving.

With their debut single out in November their appealing songs and catchy melodies are attracting all the right attention.

Comprised of Josh Rayman and brothers Chris and Andy Walker - all three members have varied musical backgrounds, having previously played in various bands both together and apart.

Chris Walker’s ability to write songs that are naturally relatable and catchy is quite formidable when layered alongside the array of sounds multi-instrumentalist Josh and drummer Andy bring onto the sound-field.

Since coming together earlier this year, the band have developed a strong and diverse sound, combining elements of contemporary pop rock alongside cues from the world of melodic rock, making it easy to compare this band to a slew of others out there including Feeder and Bloc Party...  but wait don’t write this band off as just another ‘Indie’ band!

There’s a uniqueness about Apollo 101 that makes comparisons with other acts quite useless, in this case I think you need to take a listen yourself :

http://www.myspace.com/theapollo101

Now after a myriad of electrifying live performances across the East of England including an invigorating appearance at the esteemed Waterfront venue - Apollo 101 will release their debut single - ‘One More Chance’ on November 15th through Jigsaw House.

To coincide with this - Apollo 101 are stirring up publicity with a string of dates across Norwich, and soon after – I hope, a UK wide tour.

If you like what you hear  you can catch them at any of the following:

 UK LIVE DATES

07.10             The Twist, COLCHESTER

10.10             Oxjam Busking Event, NORWICH

25.10             Oxjam Festival, NORWICH

26.10             The Birdcage, NORWICH

03.11             B2, NORWICH

15.11             Single Launch @ The Birdcage, NORWICH

18.11             The Miller’s Arms, ST. NEOTS

24.11             B2, NORWICH

28.11             The Waterfront Inn, DISS

10.11             Norwegian Blue, NORWICH

18.12             The Mayfair Club, LOUTH

SEA over and out!