The Apollo Effect

We’re tremendously excited to announce new team of judges, Toronto’s own The Apollo Effect.

Formed in Toronto in 2005, The Apollo Effect is one of Canada’s most
electrifying new bands. In the vein of The Killers and The Bravery, their stadium-like anthems and high energy live shows are garnering international acclaim.

Musically crossing all borders, their modern rock retro edge sound borrows cleverly from such artists as Cheap Trick, Duran Duran and Oasis fusing new wave, modern rock and Brit pop.

In September 2007, The Apollo Effect defeated over 400 other acts from across Canada to win The Great Canadian Band Challenge; and their much talked about showcase performance at this year’s East Coast Music Awards has ignited a buzz for this U.K. influenced band.

The Apollo Effect, having performed special events with their peers- such as acts  Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, The Trews and The Arkells- have also supported and  donated their talents to special events for War Child, The Canadian Cancer Society and SickKids Foundation.

Their first full-length CD titled Antisocial Disorder was just released via Fontana North/Universal. Recorded in Canada and produced with some help from Canada’s pioneering new wave leader Gord Deppe of The Spoons as well as Canadian Idol Music Director and one of Canada’s hottest Producers Mike Borkosky (Ill Scarlet, The Reason, Low Level Flight) who was responsible for some production and mixing.

See all of our judges on our Judges page.