Apollo Sunshine
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Apollo Sunshine was an alternative rock ensemble originating from Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2003. Their discography includes three studio albums: Katonah (2003), Apollo Sunshine (2005), and Shall Noise Upon (2008). The group has not been active since 2010.
Origins
In 1997, Sam Cohen, Jesse Gallagher, and Jeremy Black crossed paths in Boston while participating in a summer program at the Berklee College of Music.
Discography
Their initial album, Katonah, debuted in 2003 through SpinART Records. This record was produced by Berklee professor Andy Edelstein and recorded inside a refurbished barn located in Katonah, New York. The album’s lead single, "I Was on the Moon", served as its introduction to audiences.
The New York Times characterized their music as "bouncy 60's-style melodies crack wide open, breaking into outbursts of pummeling and feedback before jumping back into the tune," emphasizing their fusion of catchy tunes with controlled noise.
The band's eponymous sophomore album, Apollo Sunshine, was released in 2005. It achieved the distinction of ranking fifth on Amazon.com's Best of 2005: Editors' Picks in Rock and earned them recognition as a Rolling Stone "Artist to Watch." Several Boston alternative weeklies honored Apollo Sunshine as the top local band that year. In 2006, they embarked on tours alongside The Slip and Sam Champion, including a performance at SXSW.
Their third release, Shall Noise Upon, became available on vinyl and digital platforms on August 5, 2008, with the CD version following on September 2.
The band discontinued their activities after 2010.
Members
- Current
- Sam Cohen – Guitar, Vocals, Pedal Steel
- Jesse Gallagher – Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards
- Jeremy Black – Drums
- Former
- Oli Rah – Percussion
- Quentin Stoltzfus – Guitar, Vocals
- Sean Aylward – Guitar, Vocals
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Release information |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Katonah |
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| 2005 | Apollo Sunshine |
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| 2008 | Shall Noise Upon |
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EPs
- The Other Side of the World EP (May 3, 2005)
Live albums
- Live at the Paradise (2005)
Sources
- James Sullivan What a racket - Apollo Sunshine The Boston Globe, September 2, 2008
- Joan Anderman Critic's picks - pop music - Spare Change Benefit The Boston Globe, August 10, 2008