Second Sky- Dossier

Second Sky

Bio:
Second Sky is the trio of co-conspirators Billy Medina, Wes DiIorio and William Lascek-Speakman. Together, they are remixing the traditional idea of a musical group; crossfading organic and electronic, live and studio, while recombining classic genres for a completely new and eclectic sound.
Based in Dub and Trip-Hop, Second Sky blends elements of Soul, Pop, Arabic, Afrobeat, and Indian music styles (among others) into something that always manages to come out sounding distinctly like Second Sky. This fusion comes naturally to Billy, William, and Wes, who revel in the sounds of classic bollywood soundtracks and early electronic music. The subsequent effect is a sonic world of sultry beaches, thrilling car chases, exotic scenery, and lost scenes from imaginary films.

"Their sound is a dreamy, male vocal led dub that shares living space in most cases with an abstract, relaxed notion of the 60s mod sound."
-Properly Chilled

LIVE: Second Sky has performed across the east coast. Though only three members comprise the core of the group, Second Sky regularly employs the talents of friends from home and abroad to contribute to both their studio productions and live performances, including sitarist Harry Payuta, and Second Sky's regular horn section of Alex Banias, Darnell Scott and Todd Fulginiti.

PRODUCTION: Second Sky is known for their attention to both quality songwriting, as well as creating lush, psychedelic soundscapes. Regular collaborations with a variety of artists including labelmates Thomas Blondet and, Farid, continually broaden their ever evolving sound.

REMIXES: Second Sky has also lent their talents to artists including Nickodemus, Fort Knox Five, Brownout, and Balkan Beat Box, producing dynamic remixes for the dancefloor, the lounge and the living room alike.

Ultimately, the band looks to share it's love of all forms of music with their friends and audiences worldwide; creating more than a sound, but a complete experience through rhythm and culture.