Following Olympus: THE CREATORS OF YOUR MOST PERFECT ILLUSION

Following Olympus from Germany’s Ruhr area (Ruhrpott) are a band whose music defies categorisation. Their songs blend gripping lyrics and catchy rock melodies into an electrifying sound that skilfully weaves together gritty indie rock, pre-grunge, noise pop and punk influences. Since releasing their debut EP "Dionys" in 2020, the quartet have been steadily gaining attention. At their very first live appearance — the preliminary round of the SPH Music Masters 2022 — they immediately won over the audience and took first place. A runner-up position in the regional final subsequently secured their spot in the semi-finals. Their presence on the local music scene continued to grow throughout 2023, with a series of high-energy live shows, including a performance at "Recklinghausen leuchtet". In December 2023, they released the single "Fly Away", which quickly became a fan favourite and remained in the Ruhr Charts for four weeks. April 2025 marked two major milestones for the band: the release of their first official music video — for "Fly Away" — and the single "Goliath", the first release from their upcoming EP. While an early demo version of "Goliath" had appeared on a previous EP, the new studio recording highlights the band’s musical growth and refined sound. In mid-November 2025, Following Olympus released "Opinion", the next single from the EP. This was followed at the end of November by the full EP "Midas", showcasing the band’s creative range and artistic maturity. The release was celebrated in January 2026 with "Midas Rising", a sold-out(!!!), self-organised release show featuring multiple acts — further underlining the band’s strong DIY spirit and deep roots in the local scene. Following Olympus continue to sculpt their distinctive style, delivering intense songs and powerful live performances — an unmistakable musical experience that is bound to sweep you away.