Today is our first post promoting the Desdemona Festival here in Cincinnati. Apollo Up is the first band to showcase, here is a little background on the band you may or may not know.

- Apollo Up was formed during the fall of 2002 and hails from Nashville, TN.
- Apollo Up features current/former members of lotushalo, Shiboleth, On Command, and Forget Cassettes.
- Apollo Up are releasing thier second LP, Chariots of Fire on June 13 on Theory 8 Records.

Sounds Like- Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

Quoteable – “Though their tunes often feature memorable vocal melodies, Apollo Up do not construct their songs with a simple melody over chords. They all play rhythm. Each instrument plays lines of music, but without a concern for harmony. In this regard Apollo Up resembles the “math-rock” bands of the recent past who emphasized precise playing of complex riffs. But their pleasing vocal melodies and economical arrangements evidence an affinity (if subconscious) for good pop.” – Nashville Rage

MySpace – Apollo Up

Listen –
Apollo Up- Walking the Plank
Apollo Up- No Song

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