RISING R&B SUPERSTAR BRYANT BARNES RETURNS WITH “APOLLO”

Fresh off a sold-out headline tour in front of audiences worldwide, alternative R&B singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Bryant Barnes continues his ascent towards stardom with the release of a brand new single entitled “Apollo” out now via Mercury Records. Beyond serving as his first original solo drop of the year, it heralds the arrival of
more music to come very soon.

The track layers soundtrack-worthy strings over a thumping bassline. His vocals swoon with palpable emotion as he confesses, “Maybe I’m desperate for your attention, maybe there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do…I can’t help that I’m so helplessly in love with you.” He leans into his signature high register, flexing towering vocal range over the otherworldly production.

Ultimately, this slice of intergalactic R&B illuminates Bryant’s progression and increases excitement for more.

Bryant has undeniably cemented himself as one of R&B’s next superstars. The excitement around his meteoric rise has proven palpable throughout 2026. He sold out the entirety of his SOLACE Tour not only in North America, but also in Europe and the UK. Along the way, he notably attracted surprise pop-outs from Apollo Red and RealestK.

Not to mention, he recorded a powerful cover of the Crowded House staple “Don’t Dream It’s Over” for Sony Pictures Animation’s record-breaking animated film GOAT—which opened at #1 in America and went on to become the “highest-grossing basketball film ever released.” Bryant’s version of “Don’t Dream It’s Over” featured in the film and on the Soundtrack Album.

Closing in on 800-million career streams and selling tickets faster than ever, Bryant is about to take over in 2026.