Hot Apollo’s upcoming album Against The Odds Because We’re Gods doesn’t just arrive with flair—it comes wrapped in myth, raw truth, and cosmic charisma. We caught up with frontman Jaymes to dive into the battles behind the music, the anthem status of We’re Hot Apollo, and where in the galaxy their most dedicated fans might be tuning in from.
Your upcoming album Against The Odds Because We’re Gods has a bold and almost mythic title. What kind of personal or creative battles inspired that phrase—and how does it shape the album’s overall message?
It’s a mantra that’s been on my mind almost as long as I’ve been in this band. All my life, people have told me how lucky you have to be to survive as an artist, and they’re not wrong. But I’m already lucky because I know what I was brought into existence to do, so even if my chances of making a living are near nil, I’ve got to do it.
‘We’re Hot Apollo’ feels like more than just a song—it’s a declaration. Did you always intend it to be a kind of band anthem, or did it evolve into that naturally during the writing process?
The mandate for it was “our superhero cartoon theme song.” I think I just started singing the chorus—or something vaguely like it—at practice one day, and we went from there. It was also a way to address the problem I face as the frontman where people think my name is Hot Apollo. I get it constantly, so hopefully this will set things right a bit. Or people will just assume I’m using the royal “we.” We’ll see.
They leave the music crafting up to us, which is great. Almost as great as the fact they take care of most of all the stuff we prefer not to deal with, so we can focus on the music. They’ve really helped us get in more ears, which was hard for us to do with our previous albums, as none of us were professional marketers or anything. Rising above the noise is a fair bit easier with SelfMade in our corner.
The video for ‘We’re Hot Apollo’ is wild, vibrant, and gloriously chaotic. What was it like working with Dr T, and how involved were you in the visual concept?
The first time we worked together was a few years ago when he was on the local circuit interviewing bands outside shows. He interviewed me, and we had a great time talking. We’ve got similar music tastes, and he’s also a huge geek like me. I only recently learned he’s gotten into the music video game, and the excitement to work together was mutual. His mind naturally gets the kind of vision I have, so I don’t doubt we’ll work together again.
As a band that defines itself by energy and pushing boundaries, how do you stay inspired without burning out—or losing that raw punk-rock spark that defines your sound?
How do you lose breath? That spark is at the very core of my being forever. Inspiration is the chemical reaction when that spark comes into contact with life, so I’m set for a while.
With the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne, punk and rock communities around the world are reflecting on his legacy. What did Ozzy or Black Sabbath mean to you personally or musically, if anything?
Starting my first band in high school with my friends was a mixed bag, as were the ensuing 45-minute jams on “War Pigs,” but that’s why the opening couplet of that song is eternally embedded in my head. That’s primarily how I got deep into Sabbath and Ozzy in the first place. Ozzy is justly called a rock god, and he’s the kind of god that tends to be the most poignant to me—not the perfect, perpetually awe-striking type, but more a deity in the Norse tradition. Fallible, flaws on full display, but still an embodiment of elemental force, rightfully venerated.
That lead guitar tone on ‘We’re Hot Apollo’ is sharp, punchy, and full of attitude—can you give us a peek behind the curtain into the gear or techniques used to get that sound?
I think that was the first song we recorded, so none of us recall what guitar we used on it, but what I do remember is everyone instantly dialing in on the feel. That includes our producer Scotty Kohmer, who deserves a shout too. He produced our last two albums, and while he was attuned to our sound from the start, it’s second nature to him now.
If Hot Apollo were literally the “shiniest rock-and-roll band in the galaxy,” what planet would your biggest fanbase live on—and what would your alien merch look like?
I’d love to play a bunch of shows all across Naboo. I’ll be sure to stock up on waterproof shirts for the Gungans. Maybe add a few extra X’s to XXL for Boss Nass.
Hot Apollo’s new album Against The Odds Because We’re Gods is December 26th. Until then, dive into We’re Hot Apollo, available on all platforms—and keep your space suit glam-ready.
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