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Apollo 18
Psychedelic / Experimental / Shoegaze

The First Full Length Album,[0] Released !!!



Hong Dae, 서울
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Member Since11/13/2008
Band Websitehttp://club.cyworld.com/apollo18
Band Members

Guitar & Vocal : HyunSeok Choi
★Gt&Voice : HyunSeok Choi
Bass : Danny Kim
★Bass&Voice : Danny Kim
Drums : SangYoon Lee
★Drum : SangYoon Lee
InfluencesAll Creatures
Sounds Like ..
Record LabelGMC / Estella Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Apollo 18
[APOLLO18]
Apollo18, We Are Still Dreaming Of The Space Nobody Hasnt Been To

[Apollo18 Contact]
* Korean Fancafe : http://club.cyworld.com/apollo18
* apxkfthsus@daum.net (Korean)
* kyono@daum.net (English)
* gmcxjapan@yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)

[Records Label]
kyono@daum.net (English)
http://www.myspace.com/stownbloods

[Apollo18 Discography]

GMCD31 - Apollo18 [On Sale,2009]

GMCD34 - Apollo18 - The "Blue"Album [On Sale,2009]

[GMC STUFF AVAILABLE @ THESE SITES BELOW]
Buy @ HYANGMUSIC (http://www.hyangmusic.com , KOREA)
Buy @ Retribution Network (http://retribution.ocnk.net , JAPAN)
Buy @ GMC Records (For Wholesaler, World)


[Biography]
Apollo 18 are rightfully being touted as one of the new “must-see” acts in Korea’s underground rock scene. First coming across them in a Hongdae live house in early February, their powerful playing literally made my jaw drop and left me repeatedly muttering the phrase “holy fuck!” well after their deafening set had finished.

Local music industry representatives seem to be having similar reactions (possibly minus the profanity, though). In addition to the positive Korean press they’ve been garnering, Apollo 18 were invited to appear at the inaugural Jisan Valley Rock Festival. They also won one of several Rookie Music Awards handed out by EBS (Education Broadcasting Station) and KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency), earning them a spot at the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival as well, making them the only band to perform at both of the competing summer concerts.

Formed in June 2008, the Ilsan-based trio initially began working together five years ago. At the time, bassist Kim Dae-inn was crafting electro-pop and folk songs under the moniker Jelly Boy. Guitarist Choi Hyun-seok and drummer Lee Sang-yun were recruited as session players for the project, which is currently on hiatus. The three wanted to create a new band together, but had to wait until Choi and Lee completed their mandatory military service to do so.

Live, Kim states that his Jelly Boy material took on more of a modern rock feel making Apollo 18’s awesome blend of post-rock and hardcore-infused rock a natural progression for the act.

“In my heart there is loud music,” Choi explains. “In Dae-inn’s heart there is loud music too, so what we are creating as Apollo 18 is the best sound for us.”

Before they began writing tracks, the three mapped out a detailed plan of attack for their first year-and-a-half as a band that included ideas and artwork for no less than three different albums along with unique T-shirt and sticker designs for each.

“We’re crazy,” says Choi. “We did a lot of thinking early on. When we spoke with record companies we told them exactly what we wanted to do. They had the choice to take it or leave it.”

Signing with Estella Records, the sister imprint of Seoul hardcore label GMC Records, Apollo 18 issued an eponymous EP in late-February. At the end of July they released a full-length effort entitled “[0] Album” (also known as “The Blue Album”). In December they’ll likely have another disc out, which is tentatively being called “[0.5] Album.”

“Our new record is named ‘[0] Album’ because in our minds, we haven’t really started yet,” Kim says. “We are still experimenting with the sound of Apollo 18. We’re not ready yet to start making the music we want to represent the band yet. After these three albums we will release our first official album.”

A fantastic listen, “[0] Album” is stacked with hard hitting cuts. The insanely catchy, raucous “High Stepper,” the dirty, distorted grooves of “Trampoline,” and the blistering, psych-soaked “Orbis” are amongst its many standouts. A stunning music video for “Orbis” featuring Canadian-born, Seoul-based belly dancer Eshe can be watched at myspace.com/apollo18official.

The EP and “[0] Album” have very different feels to them. Although its cover art will be designed to fit together with its predecessors to form one complete image, their next offering will also distance itself from what Apollo has done thus far.

“The new album will be more post-rock,” says Choi. “It’s going to be more sentimental and emotional and will include acoustic guitars, piano and xylophone.”

Wanting “Apollo style” to truly be all-encompassing, the group want to continually strive to re-invent themselves by trying different songwriting and recording techniques throughout what could be a very long and prosperous career.

“We don’t know what we will do yet, but our first official album will be another new style,” offers Kim. “It will have new concepts and new ideas. It will be like the rebirth of Apollo 18.”

- courtesy of Groove Korea (09.2009)


[Interview From Indieful ROK]
[http://indiefulrok.blogspot.com]


As you may be aware, Apollo 18 is one of the best new bands in Korea right now - they even have an award to prove it! Having been a fan of Jelly Boy for years I was not disappointed when I realized that his new band was somewhere beyond incredible. And so, I'm awfully happy that Estella/GMC Records' Kyono agreed to translate for an Indieful ROK mini interview:

How did Apollo 18 come together?
DANNY (Bassist) :
I played my one man elec-pop project - Jellyfish Boy - a few years ago. And at that time I wanted some session players to play with me for Jellyfish Boy. The guitarist, HyunSeok, and the drummer, SangYun, for APOLLO18 now were the very session players I found for Jellyfish Boy. Eventually, I made an offer to them to start a new band called "Apollo18" right after SangYun got out of military service in 2008. (Korean younger kids around even 20 years old got a duty of military service in South Korea.)

How would you describe your music and the dynamics of it?
APOLLO18 :
It's what we can't define yet. But all we can say at least is that we are trying to make some sound and music we love and want. And we want people who listen to our music to make their own imagination and get some inspiration on listening to Apollo18. It depends on listeners plus we respect evertything from each listener's reactions. We wanna enjoy ourselves finding something from our music as well.

How do you feel about winning the indie musician category in the Rookie Music Awards?
APOLLO18 :
We really appreciate it. Its always happy to get awarded.

What lies in the future of Apollo 18
APOLLO18 :
We wanna keep on playing music for a long time. We dont know about what kind of music we are gonna make and play yet but the most important thing to Apollo18 is that we all three members are just like real brothers and family members and so the just only thing we want is that we play together with joy forever. That's it.



[Album Review]
The Korea Times
Apollo 18
'The Blue Album'
(GMC/ Estella Records)

Korean indie band Apollo 18 has just released their latest effort ''The Blue Album.'' The band, composed of bassist and vocalist Kim Dae-in, guitarist and vocalist Choi Hyeon-seok, and drummer Lee Sang-yoon, are known for a post-rock and experimental sound.

Apollo 18 opens the album with the haunting sounds of the ocean on ''Pause 02,'' followed by the strong beats of ''High Stepper.'' There's a lot of energy, screaming, wailing and swearing going on in angry, rock songs ''Iridescent Clouds,'' ''Manic Depressive'' and ''Magnolia.''

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia (09.01.2009)
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/09/143_51065.html



[Live Review]
Ready To Blast Off!
September 18, 2009 – 8:29 pm
By Shawn Despres

Although it’s been available since late July, the official release party for Apollo 18’s new full-length, “[O] Album” (also known as “The Blue Album”) takes place at Salon Badabie in Hongdae on Saturday, September 19. The second in a series of three albums, “[0] Album” follows February’s excellent eponymous EP (also known as “The Red Album”). Fans can expect the final chapter (tentatively titled “[0.5] Album” or “The Violet Album”) of the Ilsan-based act’s rock ‘n’ roll trilogy to surface on local label Estella Records at the end of this year or early in 2010.
Apollo 18’s stock has been steadily rising since forming in the summer of 2008. This past July they were invited to showcase their infectious mix of hard rock and post-rock at both the Jisan Valley Rock Festival and the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival. In August, they won a “Rookie Music Award” from EBS and KOCCA. To learn more about the group, check out the interview I did with them for this month’s Groove Korea magazine.

The entrance fee for Saturday night’s festvities is 15,000 won and things get started at 7 p.m. Finger foods will be served and everyone will be given one free cocktail (you get to choose the colour – red, blue, or violet). Apollo 18 are giving away 50 t-shirts, 50 hand-numbered three-track demos, and 20 copies of their EP at the gig. Those who reserve tickets for the concert in advance through their CyWorld page will get first crack at the loot and any left over goodies will be distributed to the rest of the attendees. Apollo 18 will be playing an hour-long set that will include the bulk of their recorded material to date. According to an interview on the always awesome Indieful ROK, belly dancer Eshe will join them for “[0 Album]” cut “Orbis” (she appears in the song’s music video). No. 1 Korean, National Pigeon Unity, and The Plastic Day will open the gig. Rumour has it that N.P.U. will cover an Apollo 18 song during their performance.

On Sunday Apollo 18 will be flying to Japan for their first overseas concerts. They’ll be playing in Tokyo on September 21 (Shibuya O-East & Duo Music Exchange) and September 22 (Shibuya O-Nest) as part of the “Zankyo Festival 5th Anniversary” and will share stages with Sweeden’s Scraps Of Tape , the UK’s Shapes, and top notch J-indie acts such as 9mm Parabellum Bullet, Te’, and Mudy On The Sakuban.



[PV] APOLLO18 - Orbis

[Live] APOLLO18 - Warm
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[Live] Apollo18 - Iridescent Clouds

[Teaser] Apollo18 - Blue Album Teaser


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music and art ensemble



Oct 22 2009 5:50 PM






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Sep 2 2009 10:35 AM

Thanx for the add !!!

Greetings from Tokyo,NIPPON.



Eshe

Eshe



Aug 17 2009 2:35 AM

Will you be my Valentines? xo
GMC RECORDS (New 13Steps Is Out Now)

GMC RECORDS (New 13Steps Is Out Now)



Aug 9 2009 5:43 PM

Interview with Indieful ROK
As you may be aware, Apollo 18 is one of the best new bands in Korea right now - they even have an award to prove it! Having been a fan of Jelly Boy for years I was not disappointed when I realized that his new band was somewhere beyond incredible. And so, I'm awfully happy that Estella/GMC Records' Kyono agreed to translate for an Indieful ROK mini interview:
How did Apollo 18 come together?
DANNY (Bassist) :
I played my one man elec-pop project - Jellyfish Boy - a few years ago. And at that time I wanted some session players to play with me for Jellyfish Boy. The guitarist, HyunSeok, and the drummer, SangYun, for APOLLO18 now were the very session players I found for Jellyfish Boy. Eventually, I made an offer to them to start a new band called "Apollo18" right after SangYun got out of military service in 2008. (Korean younger kids around even 20 years old got a duty of military service in South Korea.)
How would you describe your music and the dynamics of it?
APOLLO18 :
It's what we can't define yet. But all we can say at least is that we are trying to make some sound and music we love and want. And we want people who listen to our music to make their own imagination and get some inspiration on listening to Apollo18. It depends on listeners plus we respect evertything from each listener's reactions. We wanna enjoy ourselves finding something from our music as well.

[Indieful ROK]
http://indiefulrok.blogspot.com/
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Eshe

Eshe



Jul 19 2009 3:32 AM

See you tomorrow <3
SEITA

SEITA



Jun 30 2009 2:16 PM

Welcome Apollo 18, good to be friends!

 

 

SEITA – Brutal Brazilian Metal! 11 July live @ Asia Metal Festival, Rolling Hall/Seoul!

No.1 KOREAN

No.1 KOREAN



Jun 28 2009 3:40 AM

achime

achime



Apr 25 2009 4:10 PM

오늘(어제;) 공연 잘 봤습니다
정말정말 멋지세요'ㅁ'/
shinichi

shinichi



Apr 13 2009 11:10 AM


중간고사가 끝나는 4월 25일의 공연을 가 보도록 노력을 해 보겠습니다 아흐흐흑ㅠㅠㅠ앨범 구입 인증샷 이랍시고 아파트 화단에서 찍었는데 지구에 불시착 한 앨범처럼 보입니다.
정규 1집 작업 힘내셔요!!!
jaundice

jaundice



Apr 13 2009 6:14 AM

친구돼서 고맙습니다 ㅋㅋ*^^*
National Pigeon Unity(New Song UP!!)

National Pigeon Unity(New Song UP!!)



Mar 23 2009 6:01 AM

저번에바다비에서정말짱이였어요!!
또 같이했으면좋겟슴미당~
shinichi

shinichi



Mar 3 2009 3:51 PM


소심하게 공연 사진을 올리고 가는 늅늅이 1人 되겠습니다. 그리고 아폴로18의 덕후가 될 것을 맹세하고 얌전히 사라집니다.
GMC 공연 너무 너무 좋았습니다 굽신굽신lml
music and art ensemble

music and art ensemble



Dec 29 2008 3:13 PM

hallo new friends!
enjoy your powerful sound!
all the best from germany
a great new year and
NEVER STOP ROCKIN!

Apollo 18

Apollo 18



Dec 10 2008 6:33 AM

마이 스페이스 너무 어렵다 쌰앙!!!
/ Poohoot 2nd /

/ Poohoot 2nd /



Dec 9 2008 11:39 AM

아홉시님이 올린 사진.
강렬한 눈빛.. 멋있어요~
아홉시

Kang Hee LEE



Nov 25 2008 6:23 PM

행님 친구들 많이 맺고 관리도 좀 하심이.. ;;
이데아(idea)

이데아(idea)



Nov 19 2008 4:02 AM

친구수락 고마워요!
거친 보컬과 사운드, 맘에 들어요!!
NoiTyPoon

NoiTyPoon



Nov 15 2008 1:31 PM

NoiTyPoon - Live Video Promotion Film


아핫 Apollo18 님들~ 방가워욧 ^^
친구신청 감사드립니다 ㅎ
저희도 오돌뼈와 쏘주 좋아하는데
시간되면 함께 했으면 좋겠어요 ~ㅎ
Tama&vagabond

Tama&vagabond



Nov 15 2008 3:48 AM

신곡 영업 나왔슴돠~꼭 함 들러주세요~
Tama&vagabond

Tama&vagabond



Nov 14 2008 1:22 PM

오돌뼈 나이수 이심돠~
NewGUN

NewGUN



Nov 14 2008 1:04 PM

"와우! 전 ATTENTION13 되겠습니다!"
Apollo 18

Apollo 18



Nov 13 2008 3:48 PM

"Apollo18 되겠습니다!"
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