Brendan Apollo premieres music video at Hyde Bellagio

NEW YORK - May 31, 2014 - PRLog -- New York City-based recording artist Brendan Apollo recently signed a multi-million deal with Young Swaggazar Entertainment (YSE) in collaboration with Industrial Motion Pictures (IMP). This five-year deal represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication on the part of the multi-talented singer/songwriter, Brendan Apollo.  Apollo's newest single, "Apollo Rising," is available on iTunes as the first track off of his freshman EP, "Clouds".  The EP is currently available for preorder, with an expected released date of June 9.  The music video for "Apollo Rising" was posted to the singer's YouTube channel yesterday and will be officially premiered at Hyde Bellagio tonight.

To celebrate this milestone, a series of release parties have been scheduled. Yesterday, Hollywood Exes star Shanna Moakler was the special guest host at Dirty Laundry in LA, called one of the sexiest venues in the city. Today, Apollo will be introduced in Las Vegas at Hyde Bellagio by Mayte Garcia, also a star of Hollywood Exes.

"Apollo's music hits the bulls-eye of radio-friendly, hit-worthy pop fare, packed with sing-along hooks and full-bodied production," wrote Chuck Taylor, reporter, columnist, and former senior editor at Billboard magazine.

Apollo started writing original music as a teenager growing up in Illinois. He continued to pursue his dream and moved to New York City in 2008. "We are thrilled to be working with such a talented artist whose soulful sound promises to appeal to music lovers around the world," said Brian Mehling, M.D., CEO of IMP.

Apollo wrote and co-produced the songs on "Clouds." A music video for the first single, "Apollo Rising," was posted on the singer's official YouTube channel yesterday.  It features scenes of Apollo performing in a Nigerian village. To learn more about Brendan Apollo and his sound, please visit http://www.brendanapollo.com.

Industrial Motion Pictures (IMP) in an international film financing and development company for feature and documentary films. With development hubs in New York, London, and Cannes, IMP welcomes the best and brightest filmmaking talent. IMP champions intelligent and responsible filmmakers who aim to speak to people of every age and from every background. For more information, visit www.industrialmotionpictures.com.