This is alternative-pop duo Apollo LTD’s first album in over three years, and the follow-up to 2021’s Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful. The songs on the album are about the human experience and discovering how God relates to us in every aspect of it. The ups and the downs. Joy and sorrow. Pain and beauty. ‘Breakthrough’ is the first track, and I was instantly comparing it to the sound of The Newsboys. Contemporary pop with a great tune and an ear worm of a chorus. The theme continues with ‘Dreaming,’ while ‘Soul Worth Saving’ is a slightly slower song. The recent single, ‘Future’s Calling’ is a call to those who still need to hear the word of God. A mixture of guitars and keyboards, along with a thumping beat, make this a great listen. The overall sound of each track is really bright – none of this indescribable “mush” that often happens with questionable production. There’s a really anthemic feel to the chorus of ‘Say So (Halo Broken)’ and I soon found myself singing along. By this time (song 7) I was really enjoying the album. Although, I couldn’t shake that comparison with Newsboys, Apollo LTD were proving to be a quality outfit in their own right. All the songs just hit the right spot for me. ‘A Day in the Life’ is so infectious, that I was singing this for hours after hearing it. It’s the one that looks at the ups and downs of life, and how – with God’s help – we can get through each day. So simple, but brilliant. From there, we move to ‘Undeniably You’, a ballad, and beautifully sung. Closing with ‘Eden,’ I must admit that this release is an early contender for album of the year. 10/10.
All of the songs on Hello Human, were written by Apollo LTD’s Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark or co-written by the duo with hitmaking songwriters Paul Duncan, Hank Bentley, Jeff Pardo and Ethan Hulse.
“Hello Human is an album about the human experience and discovering how God relates to us in every aspect of it. The ups and the downs. Joy and sorrow. Pain and beauty,” shares Phillips. “As God meets us where we are, He equips us with eyes to see things as they truly are. And in that process we learn what it means to be a little closer to human in the way God intended.”
“God gives meaning to the human experience,” adds Stark. “This is an album about waking up to the life God intends for us. While we are here on Earth for a short time reconciling the way it is with the way it was meant to be, Jesus serves as our blueprint for how to be human. The message of the gospel frees us in a way that nothing else can so that we can become the image bearers God intended. Or at least a little bit closer every day, hopefully.”
“We’ve all been through seasons of our life where we’ve felt hopeless,” shares the Apollo LTD duo jointly on its Instagram about Hello Human’s current radio hit “Future’s Calling.” “This song is about holding on to hope and joy and choosing to believe that the future is gonna be better than you can imagine.”
“Future’s Calling” chorus:
I know you’re lonely
And your broken hearted
Always fighting to find your way
You’re barely holding on, holding on, holding on
But all you need is just a little faith
The future’s calling your name
The full Hello Human album track listing follows:
01) Breakthrough
02) Dreaming
03) Soul Worth Saving
04) Future’s Calling
05) Run
06) Living Proof
07) Say So (Broken Halo)
08) A Day In The Life
09) Redemption Song
10) Hooked
11) Undeniably You
12) Who We Are
13) Eden
Apollo LTD is playing its new music and fan favorites live while on tour, sharing an explosive energy on stage featuring Phillips’ elastic vocal instrument and Stark’s playing that has been honed as a session instrumentalist and years of touring as a lead guitarist. In addition to their own headline events, the duo has shared stages with Switchfoot, We Are Messengers, Colton Dixon and more.
Named after the NASA program that sent the first human beings to the Moon, Apollo LTD has become an escalating highlight reel since their formation in 2015. Making cinematic, alt-pop music with a message that reaches skyward and rooted in a mix of organic instruments, electronic soundscapes, anthemic hooks and shimmering production, Apollo LTD have an “expert grasp of the pop genre,” says The Atlantic Magazine as Artist Direct agrees they are “a band that builds melodic hooks, powerful pop tunes and lyrics that play with expectation.” Consequence of Sound says, “Each melody could be a hook in its own right…radio friendly single with bite.” Making waves with the Billboard No. 1 radio single “Sunday Morning Feeling (Feat. Ryan Stevenson),” the American Songwriter-premiered video “You,” and hit song “Patient” from is sophomore album, Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful (2021), along with the Top 40 hits “Gold” and “On The Way Up” from its Dove Award-nominated Out of Body (2019) LP, Apollo LTD songs have been heard on outlets like Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19 and shows featured on ESPN, FOX Sports, Comedy Central, NBC and ABC while gathering well over 50 million streams worldwide.
About Residence/Centricity Music:
Residence/Centricity Music is an independent Christian music company based in Franklin, TN. Founded in 2005 with a commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity, its artist roster includes Andrew Peterson, Apollo LTD, Bay Turner, Brandon Heath, Chris Renzema, Jason Gray, Jordan Feliz, Katy Nichole, Lauren Daigle, Mack Brock, Natalie Layne, North Point Worship, Patrick Mayberry and Unspoken. Providing label and publishing services, Centricity is a family-owned organization. The committed work of its staff and artists has yielded successes such as Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, Dove Awards, K-Love Fan Awards, and multiple Gold and Platinum Albums and Singles. For more Information on Centricity Music, visit https://centricitymusic.com/.
Residence/Centricity Music’s cinematic, alternative-pop duo Apollo LTD releases its first album in over three years, Hello Human, April 19. The duo’s third album and follow-up to 2021’s Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful features hit radio singles “Redemption Song,” Soul Worth Saving” and newest single, “Future’s Calling.”
All of the songs on Hello Human were written by Apollo LTD’s Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark or co-written by the duo with GRAMMY-nominated songwriters Hank Bentley, Jeff Pardo and Ethan Hulse, as well as No. 1 hitmaking songwriter Paul Duncan.
“Hello Human is an album about the human experience and discovering how God relates to us in every aspect of it. The ups and the downs. Joy and sorrow. Pain and beauty,” shares Phillips. “As God meets us where we are, He equips us with eyes to see things as they truly are. And in that process we learn what it means to be a little closer to human in the way God intended.”
“God gives meaning to the human experience,” adds Stark. “This is an album about waking up to the life God intends for us. While we are here on Earth for a short time reconciling the way it is with the way it was meant to be, Jesus serves as our blueprint for how to be human. The message of the gospel frees us in a way that nothing else can so that we can become the image bearers God intended. Or at least a little bit closer every day, hopefully.”
“We’ve all been through seasons of our life where we’ve felt hopeless,” shares the Apollo LTD duo jointly on its Instagram about Hello Human’s current radio hit “Future’s Calling.” “This song is about holding on to hope and joy and choosing to believe that the future is gonna be better than you can imagine.”
Going to radio May 19, “Redemption Song” was written by Apollo LTD’s Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark along with GRAMMY-nominated songwriters Hank Bentley and Jeff Pardo.
“‘Redemption Song’s’ message is clear: God is still in the business of redeeming our stories,” says Phillips. “Regardless of our past, regardless of our failures and our shortcomings, God is faithful to use our story for the Glory of the Kingdom of God. This song was written from a place of gratitude for God’s steadfast faithfulness to His promises and His people.”
“We hope it serves as a reminder and encouragement to everyone that hears it that The Lord is always moving in the direction of redemption, renewal and freedom,” adds Stark. “And if we can allow Him to move within us, He will redeem our past and create a path for our future that is better than we could have ever imagined.”
This is my redemption song
My heart cries hallelujah
Who I was is dead and gone
And the old me’s looking new, yeah
You filled my soul with melodies
Heaven won’t stop singing over me
I’m a child of God and I belong
This is my redemption song
(“Redemption Song” chorus)
Apollo LTD is playing its new music and fan favorites live on the Build A Boat Tour with Colton Dixon and Jordan St. Cyr. The 20+city tour began March 9 and continues across the country through April 30. Along with the tour dates listed below, all the latest tour details and tickets information is available now at https://weareapolloltd.com/#tour.
03.22.23 Independence, MO First Baptist Church Blue Springs Tickets
03.23.23 Steelville, MO Meramec Music Theatre Tickets
03.24.23 Willow Springs, MO Crossway Fellowship Church Tickets
04.16.23 Quincy, IL Quincy Junior High School Tickets
04.20.23 Port Huron, MI McMorran Place Theatre Tickets
04.21.23 Toledo, OH Emmanuel Baptist Church Tickets
04.22.23 Perry Hall, MD Perry Hall Family Worship Center Tickets
04.23.23 Clarksburg, WV Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center Tickets
04.27.23 Ringgold, GA New Heights Baptist Church Tickets
04.30.23 Oak Ridge, TN Heritage Fellowship Church Tickets
While on tour, Apollo LTD shares an explosive energy live on stage featuring Jordan Phillips’ elastic vocal instrument equipped with a strong falsetto and Adam Stark’s playing that has been honed as a session instrumentalist and years of touring as a lead guitarist. In addition to the current tour and their own headline events, the duo has shared stages with Switchfoot, We Are Messengers, Colton Dixon and more.
Named after the NASA program that sent the first human beings to the Moon, Apollo LTD has become an escalating highlight reel since their formation in 2015. Making cinematic, alt-pop music with a message that reaches skyward and rooted in a mix of organic instruments, electronic soundscapes, anthemic hooks and shimmering production, Apollo LTD have an “expert grasp of the pop genre,” says The Atlantic Magazine as Artist Direct agrees they are “a band that builds melodic hooks, powerful pop tunes and lyrics that play with expectation.” Consequence of Sound says, “Each melody could be a hook in its own right…radio friendly single with bite.” Making waves with the radio hits Sunday Morning Feeling (Feat. Ryan Stevenson),” “Patient” and the American Songwriter-premiered video “You” from is sophomore album, Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful (2021), along with the Top 40 hits “Gold” and “On The Way Up” from its Dove Award-nominated Out of Body (2019) LP, Apollo LTD songs have been heard on outlets like Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19 and shows featured on ESPN, FOX Sports, Comedy Central, NBC and ABC while gathering well over 50 million streams worldwide.
About Residence/Centricity Music:
Residence/Centricity Music is an independent Christian music company based in Franklin, TN. Founded in 2005 with a commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity, its artist roster includes Andrew Peterson, Apollo LTD, Brandon Heath, Chris Renzema, Coby James, Jason Gray, Jordan Feliz, Katy Nichole, Lauren Daigle, Natalie Layne, North Point Worship, Patrick Mayberry and Unspoken. Providing label and publishing services, Centricity is a family-owned organization. The committed work of its staff and artists has yielded successes such as Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, Dove Awards, K-Love Fan Awards, and multiple Gold and Platinum Albums and Singles. For more Information on Centricity Music, visit https://centricitymusic.com/.
Colton Dixon’s “Build A Boat” has truly found an anchor at radio. No. 1 for 10 weeks, the track was also the longest running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022. On January 27th, a brand-new version of the song, “Build A Boat (feat. Gabby Barrett)” will be available, featuring MULTI-PLATINUM and award-winning Country star Gabby Barrett.
“I respect Colton’s creativity as an artist and was already a big fan of ‘Build A Boat’ before he reached out to collaborate,” shares Barrett. “These lyrics really hit me, and it’s such a blessing to be a part of this new version and to be able to honor our Lord in this way.”
Equally excited to have Barrett join him on what’s become the biggest song of his career, Dixon commented, “I’m so honored to have a fellow American Idol alum, Gabby Barrett, join me in spreading the message of faith and perseverance through my song ‘Build A Boat’- what a great way to kick off the year!”
Dixon will be touring across the U.S. this spring on his “Build A Boat Tour” featuring Jordan St. Cyr and special guests Apollo LTD. Hitting approximately 35 cities, the tour will kick off March 10th in Bedford, NH. Initial tour dates are listed below, with more being added soon. Tickets are now on sale at ColtonDixon.com.
Residence/Centricity Music’s cinematic, alternative-pop duo Apollo LTD releases to radio its first single and video of 2022, “Soul Worth Saving.” Listed as New and Active on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart, the song was written by Apollo LTD’s Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark along with three-time GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning songwriter Ethan Hulse.
“As Adam and I look at two albums worth of material in this band, we see a common thread that has run in and out of our music for a long time,” reveals Phillips. “That thread is communicating a message to all people, both the believer and the non-believer, that we have worth and value in the eyes of God. That we are treasured by the Father as we are, not as we should be.”
This big-picture view of the duo’s music formulated the basis for the new track. “The message is simple, but it’s taken me a long time to fully understand the depth of it,” confesses Phillips. “I hope you realize what Heaven has known for all eternity: we are all souls worth saving.”
Don’t you know
You’ve got a soul worth saving (oh don’t you know, don’t you know)
Don’t you know
You’re still a heart worth chasin’ (oh don’t you know)
There’s love reaching deeper
Behind the hurt in your eyes
A diamond that can still shine
I hope someday you realize
What heaven already knows
You’ve got a soul worth saving (don’t you know)
You’re a soul worth saving
(“Soul Worth Saving” Chorus)
Apollo LTD puts an exclamation point on the hope shared in “Soul Worth Saving” in its studio performance video released today and produced by Emmy- and Dove Award-nominated director Elliott Eicheldinger.
Named after the NASA program that sent the first human beings to the Moon, Apollo LTD has become an escalating highlight reel since their formation in 2015. Making cinematic, alt-pop music with a message that reaches skyward and rooted in a mix of organic instruments, electronic soundscapes, anthemic hooks and shimmering production, Apollo LTD have an “expert grasp of the pop genre,” says The Atlantic Magazine as Artist Direct agrees they are “a band that builds melodic hooks, powerful pop tunes and lyrics that play with expectation.” Consequence of Sound says, “Each melody could be a hook in its own right…radio friendly single with bite.” Making waves with Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful (2021) and the Top 40 hits “Gold” and “On The Way Up” from its Dove Award-nominated Out of Body (2019) LPs, Apollo LTD songs have been heard on outlets like Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19 and shows featured on ESPN, FOX Sports, Comedy Central, NBC and ABC while gathering well over 50 million streams worldwide and sparking four top 25 Christian radio singles.
While on tour, Apollo LTD shares an explosive energy live on stage featuring Jordan Phillips’ elastic vocal instrument equipped with a strong falsetto and Adam Stark’s playing that has been honed as a session instrumentalist and years of touring as a lead guitarist. In addition to their own headline events, the duo has shared stages with Panic at the Disco, DNCE, All-American Rejects, Kesha, Amanda Lindsay Cook and more.
About Residence/Centricity Music:
Residence/Centricity Music is an independent Christian music company based in Franklin, Tenn. Founded in 2005 with a commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity, its artist roster includes Andrew Peterson, Apollo LTD, Brandon Heath, Chris Renzema, Coby James, Jason Gray, Jordan Feliz, Katy Nichole, Lauren Daigle, North Point Worship, Patrick Mayberry and Unspoken. Providing label and publishing services, Centricity is a family-owned organization, and they like it that way. The committed work of its staff and artists has yielded successes such as Grammy Awards, Billboard Awards, Dove Awards, K-Love Fan Awards, and multiple Gold and Platinum Albums and Singles. For more Information on Centricity Music, visit https://centricitymusic.com/.
For the third consecutive year, Centricity Music is No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprints year-end chart. Known for its commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity, the label’s Lauren Daigle had another stellar year topping the overall Top Christian Artists Billboard chart as her labelmates Unspoken and Chris Renzema received significant sales growth this year as well.
With new music coming in 2021 from Renzema, as well as Apollo LTD, North Point Worship, Coby James and more, as well as this week’s release of Jordan Feliz’s highly anticipated third album, Say It, Centricity Music is poised to again build upon its historical successes in the new year.
Chris Renzema
Centricity Music’s purpose is to enable its artists to reach out to the world with their craft. “We have the privilege of partnering with an incredible roster of creators who make us excited to work every day,” says Steve Ford, Centricity Music General Manager. “There has been a lot of hard work put in by the entire team, making sure that we didn’t lose focus during this crazy year. To see that hard work rewarded again is a sign that we must be doing something right.”
With its artists and Centricity Publishing songwriters receiving fifteen 2020 GMA Dove Awards Nominations and taking home three Dove Awards, all the latest Centricity Music news and more information can be found at www.centricitymusic.com, Facebook and Instagram.
The Gospel Music Association presented the 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards exclusively on TBN on Friday, October 30, 2020. Artists that took the stage included Tauren Wells featuring Christine D’Clario, Jenn Johnson and Jekalyn Carr (a historic multi-genre collaboration), Jeremy Camp, for KING & COUNTRY featuring Lecrae, We The Kingdom, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Apollo LTD, Jonathan McReynolds, Travis Greene, Pastor Mike Jr., The Sound, Switch, and Leeland featuring Mandisa, Sinach, and Maverick City. Here are the the winners:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: for KING & COUNTRY
Watch them perform thier song “Amen”
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: We The Kingdom
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR Tauren Wells
GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Tasha Cobbs Leonard
SOUTHERN GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Joseph Habedank
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR – ARTIST: Zach Williams
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR – NON-ARTIST: Jason Ingram
SONG OF THE YEAR: “Way Maker” (songwriters) Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
POP/CONTEMPORARY SONG OF THE YEAR: “Rescue” – Lauren Daigle – (songwriters) Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR: “The Power Of An Empty Tomb” – The Erwins – (songwriter) Joel Lindsey
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR: “People” – Jonathan McReynolds
GOSPEL WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR: “Something Has To Break” (Live) – Kierra Sheard featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard
WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR: “The Blessing” (Live) – Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Elevation Worship
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY SONG OF THE YEAR: “Legendary” – Skillet
INSPIRATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR: “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me” – Selah
RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR: “Follow God” – Kanye West
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR: “I’m All In” – Maranda Curtis
RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR: MOOD // DOOM – Social Club Misfits
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Victorious – Skillet
POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Citizen of Heaven – Tauren Wells
Tauren Wells ft. Jenn Johnson, Christine D’Clario, and Jekalyn Carr – “Famous For (I Believe)”
INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Firm Foundation – Selah
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: LONG LIVE LOVE – Kirk Franklin
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: The Return – The Clark Sisters
SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Pure Love – Legacy Five
WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Awake – Hillsong Worship
GOSPEL WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Broken Record – Travis Greene
CHRISTMAS ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Christmas – Phil Wickham
SHORT FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR: “God Only Knows” – for KING & COUNTRY featuring Dolly Parton
LONG FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR: “Awake (Live)” – Hillsong Worship
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR: Rescue Story – Zach Williams
INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR: I Still Believe
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A modern pop EP with bags of energy, it kicks off with a chorus (“Heaven”) so hi-NRG it threatened my speakers. This EP has a magnificent production ethic: everything is there for a purpose – that opening, the bass line in “One In A Million”, the Beatles-ish keyboard on “Tired Of LA”, the Queen-like bassline on “Man I Used To Know”, the falsetto “All Right!” on “Supernatural”; they’re all there to lead your ears into the song and make sure they don’t leave. There are riffs and flicks all over the place, making this far more sonically interesting than me calling it “modern pop” might lead you to believe. But is it more than a glossy surface (albeit one that’s several inches thick)? It certainly is. The songwriting and performance is top notch. Modern pop, of course, survives on two things: the chorus (very singable, especially “One In A Million”) and whether it makes you want to dance (not me, but I can easily visualise others doing so). The overall sound reminded me a lot of Tears For Fears (production), early Take That (melodies) and Thomas Dolby (the way they use the keyboards) – very 80s stylistically, but brought bang up to date sonically giving rise to comparisons with the likes of Jason Derulo and The Wanted. I found it never let up and craved for a breather – others may be glad it never dips. Best track: “One In A Million”. 7/10. Paul Ganney.
APOLLO LTD : Out Of Body. (Residence Music)
Never for Nothing 