Skyepaint Hits the Sweet Spot With “Where The Heart Is”

Newcastle act Skyepaint serves up good vibes with his latest single “Where the Heart Is.” It’s just the kind of honest indie pop music we need in our lives right now. I just love those lush synths and Skyepaint’s on-point vocals. This song goes down easy, and when so much of the world is complicated right now that kind of accessibility is a very good thing.

“It’s a heartfelt synthpop song that encapsulates the idea of home, and the ways in which our sense of home develops as we navigate life’s peaks and valleys,” Skyepaint explained. I’d love for you to take a listen and let me know what you think.

Making music videos in the time of COVID-19 isn’t easy, but Skyepaint got creative.

“I wanted to make a music video for “Where the Heart Is”, but self-isolating made that a little tricky to organise,” he admitted. “So, I found a stranger on Fiverr and paid him to do a single-take interpretive dance to the song on his Las Vegas rooftop.”

I think it was money well-spent. What about you?

Image used with permission from Skyepaint; credit Kristen Olson

Embrace the Pop Stylings of Skyepaint

Newcastle is better known for breeding rocking acts like The Screaming Jets and Silverchair than synth-driven pop, but Skyepaint is breaking the mould. This talented local has just written, produced, and mixed his own double A-side single. “Light Years Away” is the stronger track for my taste; it’s so catchy that I’ve found myself humming it random moments through the day. However, I encourage you to listen to it and its companion, “Endless Nights,” then make up your own mind.

Skyepaint has performed at top festivals including Groovin the Moo and Up Down and supported big names like Boo Seeka and Raave Tapes. It’s only a matter of time before he takes top billing. Until then, hometown fans can see him launch the single at Hamilton Station Hotel on June 14.

Image used with permission from Big Pigeon Publicity; photo credit: Regan Pickles