Artist to Watch: The Sky Life
February 5, 2010 by Editor
Filed under Artist to Watch, Canada, The Local Scene
It’s rare to come across a young unsigned band with the talent and ability to put together strong pop-rock songs such as The Sky Life does. With a sound reminiscent of OneRepublic, their music excels in three crucial areas; writing, musicianship, and production. It may not be too long before The Sky Life skyrockets to the top.
Be sure to pick up a copy of The Sky Life’s latest CD, Roots and Wings, which was released this past October.
Biography:
THESKYLIFE have a brand new album and a sterling new single that will absorb you and instantly grab your ear. “Roots and Wings” is introducing itself to the world by way of the song “Reflective eyes,” which epitomizes the dare-you-to-pigeonhole us pop rock of THESKYLIFE.
“Reflective eyes” folds together a number of musical aspects – alternative, singer-songwriter, acoustic and poptronica, indie and more – into a brand new creation. The song is a poignant, melodic excursion into the hearts of Justin Carter, Bobby Kuhl, Dwight Werbicki, Daniel Hooft and Josh Steffen – the artists that make up the membership of THESKYLIFE.
Both organic and electrically charged, brimming over with ambiance, personality and emotional resonance, “Reflective eyes” dips into the tender feelings of the human heart and boasts music to complement. It reveals a batch of songcrafters interested in winning fans – but not through sizzle-for-a-second cutout copycat music.
Rather, THESKYLIFE is focused on rich melodies and thoughtful lyrics meant to bring out something special in the listener. Far from the typical rock out and sing along music, THESKYLIFE’s songs are intended to cause reflection, inspiration and emotional intensity.
Structurally, this is accomplished through a careful melding of ambient synths, piano, guitars and percussion which, according to THESKYLIFE, “belt out their own songs and lyrics, thoughtfully crafted to connect.”
Instrumentation:
Justin Carter – Vocals/Guitar/Synth/beats
Bobby Kuhl – Piano/Backing Vocal/Synth
Dwight Werbicki – Bass Guitar
Josh Steffen – Drums
Daniel Hooft – Lead Guitar
Discography:
The making of a city – Released in 2004
Dimes and Discourses – Nov.7th 2008
Lights and Electricity, christmas ’08 – 2008
Roots and Wings – Oct.16th 2009
Links:
www.myspace.com/theskylife
