JESUS THE APOLLO – “THE VILLAIN!”

I love JESUS THE APOLLO’s latest single, “THE VILLAIN!”. It’s a pretty cool blend of pop punk and rap, the kind of thing that reminds you of the early 2000s but still feels fresh and if you ever listened to Limp Bizkit or Sum 41 back in the day, you’ll probably catch that same punchy, energetic style here. It’s got that attitude, but there’s also a clear structure to it that shows real thought went into the performance.

There’s a cinematic feel to the way JESUS THE APOLLO approaches music. He’s clearly influenced by Hitchcock, and you can tell he’s thinking in scenes rather than just verses and hooks. That comes across in the little switch-ups, like the instrumental break after the first verse. It catches you off guard in a good way. He’s not just putting a song out. He’s building a whole experience around it.

The message behind “THE VILLAIN!” also stuck with me, JESUS THE APOLLO wrote the track during a quiet period in his life, when he was figuring things out and spending time on his own. That reflection shows in how direct the song is. It’s not about trying to please anyone.

What’s also cool is how the song came together that he recorded the vocals first, then played around with different instrumentals until he landed on one that matched the vibe he was going for. Some versions didn’t feel right. But once he went back to the pop punk style he loved growing up, it all clicked. If you haven’t heard JESUS THE APOLLO’s other stuff, definitely take a minute to explore more of his releases. And follow him on social media to keep up with what’s next.