Amber Skye
New York City, New York, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2010 | INDIE
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"....Skye has tremendous range and vocal power. Her voice is a polished and well controlled instrument which she uses with intelligence. Skye doesn't abuse her ability to belt it out of the ballpark...pulling it back to a more nuanced places where the music calls for it. Her rhythm and filming is spot on in the interplay with fellow musicians. From her signature long flaming red hair and chic style to the structure and flow of the performance, Skye's presentation was the mark of a true professional. In direct opposition to her powerful voice and strong stage presence was a soft spoken gentle spirit which added charm and vulnerability to her on-stage persona..."
- Music Connection Magazine
The NYC Singer Songwriter Circle has been around for about 20 years, constantly supporting talent from the entire North America, in particular through their Annual Songwriting Contest, now in its 5th year. In the past the contests the Circle's jury was able to recognize the potential of artist such as Norah Jones, Vanessa Carlton and Lisa Loeb among others before they became mainstream. The Circle recently announced the 12 finalists of the 2010 contest - chosen from thousands of submissions. The NYC/NJ area is well represented by female duo Lucius, Todd Alsup and NJ based Amber Skye (in the picture). The SongCircle's 2010 Grand Prize winner will be determined by live performances by the twelve finalists before an esteemed panel of judges on November 18 and the 19th at the City Winery in New York City. - The Deli Magazine
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Part mystic lady of the forest, part 1940's siren, Amber Skye has carved out a world all of her own. Skye, whose full name is Amber Skye Noyes, says "If I could live in a big house and have my sisters be Lana Del Rey, Florence Welch, and Lorde, I would undoubtedly be at home. Oh, and Stevie Nicks and Debbie Harry would be our cool aunts." Skye says.
Though the flame haired singer, songwriter, and actor calls New York City home, she moved around a lot growing up. Being homeschooled as a child allowed her family to travel around the US to see the wonders of hundreds of National Parks. Sentiments of the great outdoors were balanced by frequent trips into New York City in the early 1990's working as a child actor. "The gritty glamour of Manhattan thrilled me, and that's reflected in my music, which is an indie-electro-fantasy pop hybrid. It took a lot of performances and experimenting to find my sound amidst the sonic chaos of NYC" says Skye. "But I've finally found it and I couldn't be more excited." Music Connection Magazine also took note, writing that "what makes Amber Skye's music interesting is that you can't quite fit it neatly into a ready-made niche. Her songs are mainly pop influenced, but her voice- which straddles pop and r&B-creates a space uniquely it's own. In direct opposition to her powerful voice and strong stage presence is a soft spoken gentle spirit that adds charm and vulnerability to her on-stage persona. She is a sincere performer who is both heartfelt and endearing."
After Graduating New York University with honors, Amber released an EP in 2010 entitled "Secret" and placed as a finalist in the Billboard Songwriting Contest and the International SongCircle Competition. In 2013 her tempestuous song "Bury Me Deep (RIP)" was featured on a compilation album benefitting Vh1's Save the Music Foundation, which ArtistsDirect.com called "A simply must-hear for 2013." Skye was led to the project by East Mid West Music Group, and for the past several months they have been co-writing a producing her latest musical project together. Skye's latest single and accompanying video "Howlin," which ITNO quotes as "infectiously catchy...which we can certainly see being her breakthrough hit," captures audiences craving pop melodies but waning guitars and mystical, romantic video imagery signals there is more to Skye than a simple pop act.
On screen, Skye brings the same otherworldly yet fiery edge in her most recent acting roles such as "Tori", a mythical she-beast on The CW's Beauty and the Beast and as Michelle, a seductress on One Life to Live. "Acting fuels my songwriting, and vice versa. The past few months in the studio have been incredible" says Skye. "I've been creating this enchanted sonic world where edgy electro synths, haunting piano/ guitar, mythical yet compelling lyrics & harmonies and epic drums reign supreme. But now.... I'm ready to share my new music with fans and to allow people to step into this rare, beautiful, epic world I've created" Skye says. And with an upcoming EP slated for a 2014 release and accompanying tour dates, we won't have to wait very long for a dose of magic.
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