Justin Carter (vox, guitar, electronic rythms)
Bobby Kuhl (Back Vox, piano, Synth)
Josh Steffen (Drums)
Dwight Werbicki (Bass)
Influences
we are influenced by Trees,
Skies,
Swimming pools,
black and white photos,
Cross roads,
Tattoos,
Motorbikes,
Road trips,
Skateboarding and surfing,
movies like simon friggin birch,
Grilled cheese while
Bowling with friends,
the fall the spring and
all the seasons between.
We love and support these bands; Copeland, coldplay, Saosin, postal service, death cab, Eforexplosion, backseat goodbye, + 44, Angels and airwaves, augustana, ani defranco, brand new, city and colour, Pompeii, Jettie, Five for fighting, Dashboard confessional, Augustana, STARS, TBS, Jimmy eat world, Lydia, LIGHTS and Funeral for a friend.
Sounds Like
We try and incorporate the beautiful melodies of copeland with all the emotional intensity of Pompeii. Blending a foundation of acoustic guitar similar to Dashboard with electric guitar and synth similar to that of Angels and airwaves. so, all in all we sound like Rita Macneil duetting with Rosie O'donnell, its really a beautiful thing.
WE ARE GIVING THE ENTIRE 2008 RELEASE OF "DIMES AND DISCOURSES" AWAY FOR FREE DOWNLOAD ON LASTFM. Just click the link below and please do enjoy. thanks for your support!"
http://www.last.fm/music/TheSkyLife/Dimes+and+Discourses
Brand new album from The Sky Life
Los Angeles, CA – TheSkyLife has a brand new album and a sterling new single in which fans can be absorbed in musical bliss. “Dimes and Discourses” is introducing itself to the world by way of the song “Creator,” which epitomizes the dare-you-to-pigeonhole us pop rock of TheSkyLife.
“Creator” 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, Tenn Bergen 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, “Creator” 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 The Sky Life, “belt out their own songs and lyrics, thoughtfully crafted to connect.”
Twenty-two-year-old guitarist and vocalist Justin Carter hails from Alberta, Canada. Kuhl, 22, was originally a drummer but now serves as pianist for The Sky Life. Josh Steffen, 23, has recently joined the group playing drums. Dwight Werbicki also calls Alberta home. He is 26 and plays the bass.
The Sky Life is currently working with A&R Select, the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA.
More information is available by visiting www.purevolume.com/theskylife.
“Could this album be one that I can load on to my ipod and reflect while feeling the cold waves swallow my feet as I am lying on the beach, in Tahiti or maybe use it as a great musical backdrop for a low key party. Maybe both? Either way this is album creates a great escape for us when we need to run from the world mentally. "The Sky Life" has written music that opens the soul so it can be refreshed and rejuvenated. From the pulsating melody of "Something larger" to love themed "Romantic Memories" Dimes and Discourses is an album every soul desires.” – Rock and Review.com
“Unique instrumentation with a cool combination of acoustic instruments with more electronic textures. A very enjoyable listen”! –Taxi
“The sky life’s tracks are a set of well written indie pop tracks with strong ambiance. Excellent songwriting, performance, and production on this CD all the way through. Impressive vocal work as well!” –A&R select
“I must say…The sky life has a very unique and
atmospheric sound, Love it already!” – Kris Jonasson the fantastic from punk 101 radio in Winnipeg.
The Sky Life is a featured artist on “WUPRadio, Punk 101” in Winnipeg Manitoba, and currently being played on radio stations throughout Canada and the states. Some of these stations include; Awesome Radio/IndiShowcase, radiowahwah in the UK, WRFW Wisconsin, JFL Radio and HotSpot Radio Network.
The sky life has been choosen as “editors pick” on indie-music.com (http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7872)
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Also available on Ruckus, Amazon, GroupieTunes, Tradebit, GreatIndieMusic, Inprodicon, PayPlay and most other mainstream online distribution sites.
Thanks for the friendship Please check us out if you didn't get a chance yet, as we just recently started up and are trying to spread the word. Let us know if you're into it, and we'd love it if you got your friends to check us out as well Thank you for the support! -Joe AO
just wanted to stop by your page and thank you for being my friend on here....i hope that you have had a really nice week....normally i would ask you if you enjoyed the music, but today i thought i would ask if you had any special plans for the weekend....
Hey, thanks for the add. We want to hear from you so leave us a comment, let's start with.... What's your favorite song? You can listen for free here on Myspace or you can purchase our stuff from iTunes and Ringtone Jukebox