The short epic history of your new favourite little monster with the candy-coated smile…
Once upon a time, during an orange moon in May 1988, a little wild child was born. With a big curl of hair on her head and pretty little eyes as blue as the Scottish Isle, she was appropriately named SKYE. The little girl grew up to a bigger little girl - that's me!
And, the story goes like this…
I was a young girl with big dreams living in a small town in southern Ontario, proudly called Bolton. Many would say I was quite an attention getter filled to the brim with energy and spirit, a loud voice and a will to capture the moment. So, when the day came that I was asked to sing on the spot in a hair salon, I performed as if I was playing for a million people. Little did I know I had just performed one of the most important concerts of my life.
It was that day, the little pink demo I made at twelve years of age, was passed on through a chain of connections in the biz. The lady in the hair salon passed it to her brother – a lawyer. He passed it to the manager of a young producer (James Robertson) who liked what he heard, so I wrote my first record with him. I played hooky to record in his parent's basement over the next year and crafted my debut album, Noise From The Basement.
It was during the recording of Noise From The Basement that I also discovered a love for stop animation films and made my first one for the song “Imaginary Superstar” using a shelf in my bedroom as the stage. It made such an impact that I was whisked away to Hollywood to get an infamous record deal! (By the way, all my friends totally flipped out!).
I immediately started touring everywhere on the planet. I went from summer camps, to 21+ clubs, to arenas with Britney Spears when I was sixteen. I conquered Japan like Godzilla and I even lived out my life long dream as the singing voice for Barbie in Mattel's DVD The Barbie Diaries.
Eventually, it was time for album number two, and I was more ready than ever to get back in the studio. I found myself in various basements in Canada... playing punk rock with my band, to jamming in James Robertson's pad, but in the end...I couldn't resist the wild howls of adore ya, scorn ya, California.
I was hesitant to join the LA writing machine, so I proceeded with caution. Through one way or another I ended up in the basement of Rancid’s Tim Armstrong writing upbeat summer anthems that really hit home. First there was “Ghosts,” a song about coming to a big city but not loosing yourself in it. Tim and I continued to write more tracks, and one in particular, “(Let’s Get Movin’) Into Action” was re-recorded for Tim's solo record. It made its way to the 1 most requested song on KROQ in LA and I had a feature role in the music video with Tim and the Aggrolites (Hellcat) which blew up on YouTube.
Then I got the call from my record label saying that the most in demand, production/writing team in the industry was open to writing with me - THE MATRIX!
It’s no secret that these guys are hit makers, and I was worried that I might come out sounding like one of the many pop/rock dolls that I had been compared to in interviews for the last three years. Not to mention, it was intimidating going from the basement to one of Hollywood's finest studios. Luckily The Matrix, (L. Christy, G. Edwards, S. Spock) were looking to expand their horizons too. Needless to say I ended up scratching out my “anti-Matrix” stamp on one of my guitars.
First up was the heavy hitter “Music Is My Boyfriend” which really nailed the direction I was heading in and how I wanted my record to sound. Once I knew what these guys were capable of, the ideas flowed out of me like a rapid river. “Human,” the rhythmic pop tune about separating yourself from the world became a hidden hit. “Cartoon,” “Make-Out Song,” and “Babydoll Gone Wrong,” are all songs that you don't even have to hear to make you wonder what kind of craziness went down in the studio.
It seemed appropriate to title this record SOUND SOLDIER! For I am a music warrior; defending noise in the fight against silence! I'm a tutu wearing new breed of doll with killer lipstick in my pocket. I stand for auditory extremes and a wicked fashion sense! I pledge to maintain sonic integrity and I always promise to play my music loud! So you may wonder what you're listening to: one part punk funk, one part little girl wanna-be... like the sour centre in a lollipop, too-sugary to handle on the outside and then it bites back when you least expect it! Who cares what it is as long as YOU like it. You can hate me after the song is over!
Nanananana I got a MICROPHONE!
June 5th 2009
Special Appearance!
I will be at Wal*Mart on Saturday June 13th, 12pm to 2pm
1105 Wellington Rd. LONDON Ontario
Come on by and say hi!
All proceeds go to Children's Miracle Network
Check out new HOODIES for guys and girls! Two spanking new Tees for guys too! ALL the KILLTHE8.com! CLICK HERE!
November 2nd 2008
Happy Halloween
Check the blog for a Halloween update! Muah hahaha!
October 17th 2008
Merch Girl Sarah!
No that's not Skye, it's Skye's friend Sarah in Skye Sweetnam swag. A video of Skye and Sarah taking pics is posted in the video section below!
If you'd like to be a merch girl or guy you can! Swing "buy" killthe8.com
July 22
Into Action Video
Vote for INTO ACTION on Much On Demand's Daily Top 10:
Click Here
July 4th
Skye Merch Store Launched!
Click on the banner below to check it out!
June 13th
MMVAs 2008
My video "Human" is nominated for best cinematography at this years Much Music Video Awards! Tune in to Much Music this Sunday night the 15th! If you live outside Canada... YOU SUCK!... just kidding haha I'll update you! So check back here next week! oxox
May 25th
Babydoll Gone Wrong
Watch my new DIY (Do it Yourself) music video for "Babydoll Gone Wrong" featuring my 5 year old cousin Hannah!
Thanks for all the birthday wishes! I love you guys! 20 suits me well.... but now I'm not a "TEEN" Popstar no more! Ahhh I've lost my identity!
March 19th 2008
Play Dress Up!
Skye's about to launch her own web episodes! The series is called SKYE PLAYS DRESS UP and it will include EVERYTHING about make-up, fashion, glitz and glamour. Stay tuned to Skye's YOUTUBE and MYSPACE for an inside look into Skye's girlie side!
February 14th, 2008
Be My Valentine!
February 11th, 2008
Sound Soldier hits Japan!
Sound Soldier is released in JAPAN on Valentines Day Febrary 14th!!!
Look for this article in Japan's Inrock Magazine with Avril Lavigne on the cover!
December 5th 2007
Sirius Satellite Radio TAKEOVER
Turn on your Sirius Satellite Radio!
Tune in to Iceberg 95!
The first time my TAKEOVER radio show will air is Friday December 7th at 7 am/pm eastern!
Don't Miss it!
ROCK!
xox Skye
November 18, 2007
Skye joins FACEBOOK!
Skye has OFFICIALLY joined Facebook!! Make sure to add her music page!!
November 12, 2007
Official Myspace CONTEST WINNERS!
Special BONUS First Place Grand Prize Winner Wins an Autographed Skye Sweetnam Prize Pack + an item from the OFFICIAL HUMAN MUSIC VIDEO @-0:09 seconds:
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/KhannieNova
Special BONUS Second Place Grand Prize Winner Wins an Autographed SKYE SWEETNAM PRIZE PACK + an item from the OFFICIAL MUSIC IS MY BOYFRIEND VIDEO @-1:46:
MYSPACE: myspace.com/mr_neptune_man
To enter, place this graphic as your default on your myspace and/or facebook until at least November 10, 2007. Once you do that, message me here on my myspace and tell me that you’ve done it. One grand prize winner and four secondary prize winners will be drawn at random on November 11, 2007.
Contest Rules
In order for you to fully qualify for entry, the following is required:
• Default pictures need to be the official graphic. Not your own creation. I do encourage creativity but it would be too hard to tell who’s fully entered if there were so many different images to look out for.
• You must be one of my friends on my official myspace.
• The display picture must remain as your default until at least November 10th, 2007. I know who’s naughty and nice ;)
• You must message my myspace with the following information: your email address and your myspace profile and/or facebook link. If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental approval.
• You will be sent a confirmation message to acknowledge receipt of your entry.
• Once all the entries are submitted, 5 winners will be drawn at random.
October 15th 2007
Music Is My Boyfriend
I've posted another track off of SOUND SOLDIER, "Music is my Boyfriend"
It's one of my favs, so I made an indie video for it! Check below!
Less than a month until your new favourite record is released in Canada!
September 25th, 2007
Human on Canadian iTUNES
Skye's newest single "Human" has finally hit iTunes in Canada!! Make sure to check it out!!
Human on iTunes
Skye's featured in October's The Magazine
Make sure to look out for the magazine on your store shelves!!
The Magazine
September 10th 2007
Skye on TOUR
Skye hits the stage with Canadian Idol Winner Kalan Porter on his cross Canada tour this Sept/Oct. Come out and witness history!
Tour Dates August 26th 2007
Skye Show!
Skye's first unofficial awesome gig is this THURSDAY the 30th in Toronto! Be there at Dodger's CD release party and see Skye on stage for the first time in years!
August 7th 2007
"Sugar Guitar" rocks Zellers!
All you Canucks watch out for Skye's song "Sugar Guitar" featured on the new Zellers commercial!
May 16th 2007
KROQ WEENIE ROAST Y FIESTA 2007
Skye will be performing with Tim Armstrong on Saturday, May 19th at the KROQ Weenie Roast Y Fiesta at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Los Angeles!
Skye is rocking a new layout! So tell all your friends, sisters, brothers and pets to check it out!
A new Fan Video section is up so all you future Spielberg's out there make your mark!
(details below)
Skye Sweetnam is on the HOT LIST in this month's
Rolling Stone pg 12
Look for the issue feat. GRINDHOUSE
with Rosario Dawson & Rose McGowan
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GO SEE GRINDHOUSE!
BTW it's the best movie ever!!!
(not including TANK GIRL)
Q94 FM - Winnipeg, MB
Andrea Collins - q9403@q94fm.com Monday-Wednesday 9:00AM-2:00PM
Andrew Long - andrew@q94fm.com Monday-Friday 2:00PM-6:00PM
Dale Davis - q9411@q94fm.com Saturday 9:00AM-12:00AM
If YOU want to submit a fan video for Skye, please upload your entry to MYSPACE or YOUTUBE. You must include the words "Skye Sweetnam Fan Video" in your search tags. One entry will be chosen per month, so get those cameras rolling!
I like commenting on Skye's myspace because it spreads love in the form of damaged eardrums to everyone in her kingdom! You are amazing Skye! I really hope to meet you some day soon again! LOVE YA!
HOW ARE YOU? hey! coming thru to show love. thanks for being a friend. if you can take a few seconds to return the love and check us out. and if you like the sound please join our blog for updates on new moves.
Hi, myspace friends and fans.. Myspace records is having a contest...If you grab my new widget and put it on your page it counts as a vote for me;) The contest last for six weeks.. I would love your support..remember PARTY TONIGHT is on ITUNES now!! thanks for your support....xoxo JADE
June 13th
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