The Next Generation of Neo-Soul Blues Rock is Lew Apollo

In a city that thrives on live music and emotional storytelling, Lew Apollo is emerging as a defining voice of modern soul. Blending the sultry textures of neo-soul with the grit of blues rock, the Austin-based singer-songwriter is turning personal pain into collective healing.

Catalyzed by the loss of his father to suicide in 2022, Apollo’s songwriting explores themes like anxiety, entrapment, and isolation with a fearless kind of empathy. His debut EP JUNGLE, produced by BLK ODYSSY, has already crossed 200,000 streams in under two months—propelled by its cinematic sound and lyrical depth.

While his sound nods to the stylings of JUNGLE and Hozier, Lew has built his own identity through meaningful collaborations, including studio work with Leon Bridges, BLK ODYSSY, and SABRI. His upcoming debut album, Fools Gold, is set to arrive in early 2025, promising to expand on the raw emotion and immersive soundscapes that are quickly becoming his signature.

Onstage, Apollo brings his stories to life with a five-piece band that fuses tight arrangements with unfiltered soul. From Antone’s to The Pershing to a packed SXSW set at The Continental Club, his shows feel like both a concert and a conversation—intimate, charged, and deeply human.

With Fools Gold on the horizon, Lew Apollo is not just another voice in the genre. He’s redefining what it means to be vulnerable, loud, and soulful—all at once.