Apollo LTD
Apollo LTD | |
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| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Residence, Centricity Music |
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| Website | weareapolloltd |
Apollo LTD is a pop-rock duo from Nashville, Tennessee consisting of Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark. The band is signed to Residence Music, an imprint of Centricity Music.
History
[edit]The two met in 2004 when they were paired as roommates at Nashville's Belmont University. They began writing and playing music while juggling assorted jobs including landscaping, swim coaching, and substitute teaching in the inner city school system.[1] Apollo LTD's name was originally inspired by NASA. Phillips' uncle was an astronaut in the '90s which led to a fascination that still exists to this day.[2] The Apollo program was birthed out of a desire to do something the United States had never done before as a country. When they started the band, the duo wanted to make music that they hadn't ever made prior. "It was our version of going to the moon in a tin can", Phillips explained.[3]
Apollo LTD released their independent self-titled EP in 2015. It garnered critical acclaim from the likes of Consequence of Sound[4] and The Atlantic[5] and has received sync placements on Comedy Central, ESPN, FOX Sports, NBC, ABC, and more.[6]
In August 2017, the band signed with Residence Music and released their first single "One in a Million".[7][non-primary source needed] The track was later included on their 2018 Out of Body EP.[8] Following the release of the EP, Apollo LTD released several additional singles in 2018 including "Gold", "One in a Million (DENM Remix)", and "On the Way Up". The band released their singles "Heaven (All Around You)" and "DNA" in early 2019.[9]
The first single "One in a Million" merges sweeping synths, arena-ready guitars, and a hypnotic hook evocative of Achtung Baby-era U2 with a clever catchiness. "Big concerts have always captivated us. That is the starting point in anything we create; that energy is addicting and what we are drawn to as well as the great artists of our time who had something to say. The likes of Bob Dylan, Kendrick Lamar, and U2. We are influenced by everything. We have a hard drive of 36,000 gigs of various sounds to play around with when recording," says Adam.
In the end, Apollo LTD continually fulfill a shared dream to venture into new musical territory on the latest EP, and they do so by connecting with each and every song.
"We want people to understand that we’re all experiencing many of the same things," Jordan leaves off. "Art and creation come from a place of introspection and self-awareness, but also a desire to serve. We want to create art to connect with people—to bring them together. A song can make you feel as if you belong. We know that feeling so well. Transcendent art creates empathy and inclusion. We’re all trying to figure out this 'being human' thing. We all wrestle with doubt and darkness, but there is joy to be found in our circumstances and immeasurable beauty that surrounds us every day."
Band members
[edit]Current members
- Jordan Phillips
- Adam Stark
Discography
[edit]Albums
| Album | Details |
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| Out of Body |
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| Nothing is Ordinary. Everything is Beautiful |
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| Hello Human |
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Extended plays
- Apollo LTD (2015)
- Out of Body (2018)
- Dreaming - EP (2024)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ. |
US Christ. Airplay |
US Christ. AC Airplay. |
US Christian Songs. | |||
| "One in a Million" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | Out of Body |
| "Heaven" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Tired of LA" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Gold" | 2018 | 28 [10] |
22 [11] |
24 | 28 | |
| "On the Way Up"[12] | 38 [13] |
23 [14] |
25 | 36 | non-album single | |
| "Heaven (All Around You)" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | Out of Body |
| "DNA" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "On the Way Up 2.0" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Misfits" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "You" | 2020 | — | 29 | — | 38 | Nothing Is Ordinary, Everything Is Beautiful |
| "Patient" | — | 24 | 21 | 31 | ||
| "Sunday Morning Feeling (feat. Ryan Stevenson)" | 2021 | — | 18 | 23 | 23 | |
| "This Christmas" | 2022 | — | 29 | — | — | non-album single |
| "Soul Worth Saving" | — | 24 | 24 | 36 | Hello Human | |
| "Redemption Song" | 2023 | — | 43 | — | — | |
| "Future's Calling" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | |
References
[edit]- ^ "AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with APOLLO LTD". east of 8th. October 9, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "Apollo LTD: The duo with the radio hit "One In A Million" - Apollo Ltd". crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "The Nashville-Based Indie Duo APOLLO LTD Discuss Their Latest Music, Favorite Tours and More! | All Access Music". November 9, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "Apollo LTD share debut single 'What Are You Waiting For' – listen". Consequence of Sound. November 11, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ Bodenner, Chris (November 18, 2015). "Track of the Day: 'What Are You Waiting For?' - The Atlantic". The Atlantic. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "APOLLO LTD RELEASES NEW SINGLE "HEAVEN (ALL AROUND YOU)"". Centricity Music. February 1, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "Residence Music". facebook.com. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "Apollo LTD: The duo with the radio hit "One in a Million" - Apollo Ltd". crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "Apollo LTD". Spotify. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ "Apollo LTD: Gold (Chart History - Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Apollo LTD: Gold (Chart History - Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "On the Way Up - Single". Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ^ "Apollo LTD: On The Way Up (Chart History - Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Apollo LTD: On The Way Up (Chart History - Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2019.