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On a classic cold Adelaide Autumn night, an unusually large group of people gathered patiently waiting with pints in hand at The Exeter Hotel spilling onto the pavement of Rundle St - fashion by day, live music by night.
They're here for one reason, Apollo Sons; one of Adelaide's premiere Indie Rock bands is set to play their first set since they vanished from the music scene two years ago caused by band member differences.
Opening for New Wave sound, Neon Tetra, The Exeter's Monday night residency was filled to the brim by returning Apollo Sons fans thirsty for their signature sound and hoping to get an earful of new releases.
Without disappointment, the band featuring lead singer and guitarist, Jack Radford, Harry Nicholas on bass, Will Parry on keyboard, Josh Tapper on drums and Jake Nunes-Vaz on guitar, delivered far above patron expectations by playing an hour-long set only finishing because of time-restraints much in protest of the continued cheers of the crowd.
Introducing their new original songs like Benjamin, Rest, and Choices, their comeback sound has matured - showing immense personal and group growth for the band and its members. The same Pop-Rock energy flows through their songs, but with a jazz fusion twist integrated with some more thoughtfully planned chords and angelic vocals.
Apollo Sons well-renown pre-hiatus songs like Sound Strategy, My World and Morning Drawing, had the crowd singing along to word by word, transporting many to a time where the band was set to strike it big on the Adelaide music scene. Songs were dedicated to friends and family who have always supported the bands' endeavors, proving that even in times of turmoil, heart has always been front and centre for these Adelaide boys.
Benjamin
My World
Apollo Sons well-renown pre-hiatus songs like Sound Strategy, My World and Morning Drawing, had the crowd singing along to word by word, transporting many to a time where the band was set to strike it big on the Adelaide music scene. Songs were dedicated to friends and family who have always supported the bands' endeavors, proving that even in times of turmoil, heart has always been front and centre for these Adelaide boys.
New original songs:
Benjamin
We Can’t Keep Waiting
Rest
Choices
Tycho Jam
Bridges
Their most loved songs to date:
My World
Falchion
Morning Drawing
Sound Strategy
Follow the band through their socials on Facebook, Triple J, and Instagram, to keep up with their next public appearances; gigs I recommend you do not miss in fear of missing a magical moment of music history in the making (Can you tell I love alliteration?).
