Omar Apollo unveils ‘Kickstart’ video, headline tour dates (including London’s Heaven) this Nov
Omar Apollo premieres video for ‘Kickback’
Global headline tour on sale now (ft. London’s Heaven, November 27th)
Acclaimed new EP – ‘Friends’ – available now, new music coming soon
“Lovelorn falsetto soul-spilling, austere minimalism, Latino swagger, elastic funk, sun-kissed dub and soft pop swooning” Sunday Times, Breaking Act
“The Mexican-American crooner combines soulful allure with a political undercurrent” Observer, Ones to Watch
“An absolute revelation…the funked-up icon perfect for Gen Z’s genre-hopping personality”
NME
“Omar Apollo stands defiantly tall against the odds…a versatile, multi-faceted artist” Dazed
Omar Apollo has today unveiled a brand new video for ‘Kickback’ – a highlight of his much-acclaimed ‘Friends’ EP, which is available now. Following a series of sold-out worldwide shows, Omar will bring his electrifying live show back to Europe this winter with a run of dates including London’s Heaven on November 27th.
Filmed spontaneously aboard a boat rented over Instagram, the ‘Kickback’ video captures the irrepressible talent that is Omar Apollo: a charismatic and wildly eclectic songwriter, producer and performer, who has won global plaudits for his unique take on modern pop. Having already surpassed 100 million streams, it’s a journey that has seen Omar’s work travel far beyond its humble DIY origins, and he continues to push forward whilst working on new material (more on which coming soon).
Across just two EPs – 2018’s ‘Stereo’, and this summer’s ‘Friends’ – Omar Apollo has forged a singular path. Multi-lingual, multicultural and multi-talented, Omar is a first-generation, Mexican-American whose diverse approach to making music might in part be traced back to his origins. His father crossed the border in the late 70s before eventually meeting up with Omar’s mother again – for years, they stayed in touch over letters – opening a small restaurant, and starting a family in the predominately-white town of Indiana. With inspiration ranging from Sly & The Family Stone to The Internet and Latin American pop, Omar’s music fluidly channels elements of jazz, R&B, funk, soul and folk into something altogether new. Alongside his Gen-Z peers, Omar Apollo is quickly changing the sound (and face) of pop as we know it. Catch him live this winter, whilst you still can.
November EU headline tour
19th || Paris, FR || Le Badaboum
21st || Glasgow || The Blue Arrow
22nd || Manchester || Night People
23rd || Leeds || Belgrave Music Hall
25th || Bristol || Exchange
26th || Brighton || Green Door Store
27th || London || Heaven