octopodes advance to icca semi's!
the octopodes took 2nd place at icca south quarterfinals at elon university. congratulations to the unc achordants for earning first place! the two groups will move onto the semifinals at wake forest university on march 24th. the octopodes nabbed awards for best arrangement (ghost of you) and best choreography (supermassive black hole).

octopodes on boca 2005!
we are very excited to announce that the octopodes' cover of no doubt's "tragic kingdom" has been selected to be on boca 2005! ask any pode for your copy of this year's top a-cappella compilation, or email us if you would like to order one. "tragic kingdom" along with last years boca track "bring me to life" are featured on the octopodes' new album--"shot of blue".

octopodes on boca 2004!
the octopodes cover of 'bring me to life" originally by evanescence has been selected to be on boca 2004!

if you are in a collegiate acappella
group that will be touring in the baltimore/ washington dc area any time this semseter, and would like to perform at johns hopkins, or if you need an guest group who loves to rock out, drop us a line at octopodes@jhu.edu. we'd love to perform with you!

new podes congratulations to our new members; douglas ceci, diego ardila, eric du, and stella park.

buy shot of blue online NOW!
the octopodes new album, shot of blue, is now available! tracks include boca 2004/2005 selections, bring me to life and tragic kingdom. check out the discography page for sound clips and more album details. contact us immediately if you wish to purchase a copy of shot of blue, or pick up a copy at the JHU bookstore. you can also buy shot of blue online. enjoy!

shot of blue reviewed!
the octopodes newest album, shot of blue, was reviewed by the recorded a cappella review board and recieved 4.7 stars out of 5!

"I heard fifteen years of ideas, a cappella movers and shakers, and collegiate energy coming together to make one heck of an album." -- kimmie raschka, 5 stars out of 5

"The blend is as smooth as a baby elephant's backside" -- dave trendler, 5 stars out of 5

octopodes earn a cara nomination
for best arrangement of "tragic kingdom" arranged by michael vu. "tragic kingdom" is featured on boca 2005 and our latest album, shot of blue