Like a superhero landing with a giant BOOM onto a city street after a leap toward the heavens, the Bellingham, WA-based rock 'n' roll band, Apology Wars, hit the Northwest music landscape upon releasing their debut EP, The Best I Can Do Is Ruin A Party, in August 2019. Since then, the four-piece group has recorded and released a new single "Better" in May 2020 with legendary producer Jack Endino.
Comprised of nimble and powerful vocalist Kyle McAllister, catchy guitarist Ryan Rodgers, pocket-perfect bassist Bryce Hamm and driving drummer Asa Morris, Apology Wars fills a room with romp and power company-like energy. While the totality of The Best I Can Do Is Ruin A Party is strong, standout tracks include the electric-elastic "Hush Money," the hip-shaking "NPC" and the powerful and unrestrained "Better."
Apology Wars, which has shared stages with Northwest greats like Actionesse and Among Authors, is at times vigorous, at times gruff and at times Super Bowl halftime-worthy. The band often feels larger than the sum of their parts.
Whether performing songs about life-versus-simulation or climate change and capitalism, the group extends themselves beyond expectations to deliver more, more, always more. And that sound you hear over your shoulder is the group landing at a venue near you."
BJ & Migs Loud and Local Band of the Week : Apology Wars
Christopher Butcher
By Kevin DiersJan 08, 2021
