THE SKY LIFE
Interview with Justin Carter.
Now for a new taste of Edmonton talent: may we introduce THE SKY LIFE! A band reaching for the stars, defined by its ambient acoustic roots, pop rock branches and melodic leaves - soon to be playing on a radio near you. We had the opportunity to interview Justin Carter, founder of his own airy niche among Edmonton's upcoming.
Q: How did you first form as a band?
A: I started THE SKY LIFE in 2004 as a solo artist, released "The Making of a City", and realized I'd need help. I met Bobby Kuhl (the drummer until I heard him play piano!), Josh Steffen (drums) and Lindsay Thompson (bass) online. We've been together since December 2007.
Q: What do you think about your latest release?
A: "Dimes and Discourses" blends electronic sounds and synths but maintains an organic acoustic feel. The single Creator is catching ears locally and across the border. We feel the music is really universal.
Q: If you were stranded on an ice floe of the coast of Greenland, what would be on your iPod?
A: I'm in love with Pompeii, which blends rock and classical wonderfully. E for Explosion works synths like nobody's business. Jimmy Eat World, Brand New, The Weepies, Angels and Airwaves, Copeland, Death Cab for Cutie ..
Q: Tell me about yourselves - passions for bizarre vegetables or other instruments ..
A: Drums are my favorite. I mean, your whole body's into it. That's cool. I have a passion for recording ... And vegetables, but only with cheese sauce.
Bobby Kuhl enjoys music, walking in the snow in his underwear and the occasional bathtub of scented oils (but not veggies, unless dipped in chocolate - strange, I know, we think so too).
Q: Why 'THE SKY LIFE'?
A:The name is about moving on and living above the norm. There is nothing a person can't do if they are willing to work for it. Take over the world, but be nice about it, will you?
Q: What change do you hope to inspire with your music?
A: I love music because it can influence, inspire, cause reflection, drive emotion. Music can be used for good: ours tries to inspire that change.
Q: If there were a zombie apocalypse, what would you do?
A: Arm my house with surround sound, playing Enya 24/7. By the time the zombies got to my door all they would want to do is hug and burn incense.
"We love our fans, and the people that support us and the music we write," Justin adds nearing the end.
"We hope our music strikes a chord in you," Justin finishes with a smiling phrase. "We love our fans, and the people that support us and our music. Without you, we are writing music for nothing!"
Keep an eye out for THE SKY LIFE's next release, "One Is Roots, The Other Is Wings", later in 2009.