Today we’d like to introduce you to Josh Sky.
Hi Josh Sky, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for sharing your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers.
I started as a bass player and singer in a blues hip-hop group with my best friend Joe, and we formed Joe & The Mechanics. We agreed to part ways after I expressed wanting more creative control, and then I started a solo indie pop career with some friends I met at work. The project was called Josh Sky. After our first, we began writing for the second EP. There was a lot more contribution from everyone than just me, and we decided to switch up the sound head in a shoegaze direction and change the band name to what it is now. Nothing but joy and waiting to drop our first single, “Red Rover.”
Let’s dig deeper into the story – has it been an easy path, and if not, what challenges have you overcome?
Most obstacles are how much money you need to finance a project and turn a profit with it. I love making music, and it’s all I eat and breathe. If I could get paid decently to do it, that would be cool.
I appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I don’t just make music; I create soundscapes. My voice, with its high-pitched falsetto, is my signature. But what truly sets me apart is my love for each song’s slow, meticulous crafting. I add layers upon layers until, collectively, it’s a musical journey you wouldn’t have expected.
What changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I’m immersed in Chicago’s vibrant music scene, playing regular shows. I’m captivated by their heavy-gaze music scene, and I aspire to be a significant part of it in the coming years.
Image Credits
Photos By Britta Gauer & Julia Gacek
