BOSTON, August 18, 2005 — Apollo Sunshine celebrates the release of their second full-length album, Apollo Sunshine (spinART in association with Heavy Rotation Records), with a CD release party at the Middle East Downstairs on Friday, September 9. Mazarin (spinART) and Self Righteous Brothers open the show. The Middle East is located at 480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA. The show is 18+, $10 in advance, $12 day of show, and doors open at 8:00 p.m. For more information please call 617-864-EAST, or visit www.mideastclub.com.

Since the release of their 2003 spinART debut album, Katonah, Apollo Sunshine has thrilled audiences with quite possibly one of the best live shows you will ever see (a controlled chaos of pedal steel, guitar, bass, double necked guitar/bass combo, two hand-taped together keyboards/samplers, percussion, and drums), which has left fans screaming, dedicated, breathless, and unable to hold still! Their unique and eclectic sound - from avant-garde noise experiment to ultra-melodic pop, to rock, to punk (sometimes all within one song) – was well described in the New York Times: "...bouncy 60's style melodies crack wide open, breaking into outbursts of pummeling and feedback before jumping back into the tune. It's all neatly and cleverly plotted, but with a looming chaos that's anything but nostalgic." Apollo Sunshine were also named one of "THE bands to watch" in 2004 by Alternative Press magazine.

Apollo Sunshine's new self-titled album, out Sept. 13, is a joint release by spinART records and Berklee College of Music's student run label Heavy Rotation Records. Read more about the collaboration between Heavy Rotation, Apollo Sunshine, and spinART. The album was recorded in three weeks with producer Brian McTear (Matt Pond PA, Burning Brides, Natural History, Capitol Years). Their new tracks are more energetic and dynamic than anything previous. As an album, it flows wonderfully for 40 minutes, while individually, each song is a stand-out. Stylistically, the songs take their inspiration from sources as varied as Donovan and Outkast...and everything in between.

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Hailing from Boston, MA, Apollo Sunshine formed as a trio while Jesse Gallagher, Sam Cohen, and Jeremy Black were attending Berklee College of Music. After a string of successful shows opening for the likes of Sonic Youth, Built to Spill, The Walkmen, Mooney Suzuki, and Hot Hot Heat, the band added guitarist Sean Aylward. With one more guitarist, Apollo Sunshine are able to further augment their already unique approach to music, making them even more dynamic on stage - switching instruments, singing 3-part harmonies, and recreating the complex arrangements that were so carefully crafted on their debut album.

After playing over 300 shows in support of Katonah, Apollo Sunshine is a well-oiled machine. The band's dizzying tour schedule has quickly gained them a steadfast audience in nearly every city in the U.S. A unique "Apollo Sunshine vibe" has been emerging at these shows, transcending the usual rock show experience. They have also taken their act to television, appearing as the house band for Last Call With Carson Daly, and taking over the Fox Morning Show last winter where they performed, read the mailbag, and got the news anchor to dance to their new song "Phoney Marony."

Apollo Sunshine are true musicians and an American rock 'n roll band. "They're coming to your town to help you party down," rock you, entertain you, and leave you breathless...and you best let them. It's a damn good time.

Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music was through the study and practice of contemporary music. For over half a century, the college has evolved constantly to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. With over a dozen performance and nonperformance majors, a diverse and talented student body representing over 70 countries, and a music industry "who's who" of alumni, Berklee is the world's premier learning lab for the music of today — and tomorrow.

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