Kevin Skies talks about songwriting, giving his best, inspiring people and more

Kevin Skies is a Montreal based musician. The best part about Kevin's music is so personal and something that everyone can relate to. I was lucky to get a chance to interview him and go on his musical journey. 

How did the whole process of being Kevin Skies the singer/songwriter/pop artist start?  

Well it’s kind of a funny story originally I was in a punk band called Turning Skies. After a while some of the members had lost interest in music and I only knew how to play, not really much I could do alone so I had pretty much isolated myself in my room learning guitar and how to sing. After months and months of failure I was making progress even now I still am. It took me hundred takes for recording  "Trapped Inside Us"  and it takes me one take now to get a even better take.

During the process of music making which part of it is the hardest and which part of it comes very naturally to you?  

Well sometimes it varies because I have a tendency to write songs that are too hard for me vocally or guitar wise. All around it’s difficult and takes time especially writing songs that involve your fears or secrets because you are basically putting yourself out there and it can be hard to find the right words to describe your feelings or past.

Out of all the songs you have written which one is the closest to your heart?
On “Trapped Inside Us” it would probably be Soldier. Yes it is a long song and somewhat tedious but it truly envelops my past in a song and I really put every bit of my emotion when I play that song live and hopefully it will someday be redone. 

While writing songs what is that you aim for?  

When I write it’s just to get things off my chest once a song is on paper it is truly a load off my mind and just all that negative energy is just put somewhere else.If a few people can relate and feel better knowing somebody else is going through the same problems that’s great.

If we scroll through your playlist which songs will be find on repeat?
Paper Wings - Rise Against
Sold - Dan Mangen
stepping stones - CatchingYourClouds
Skipping Stones - Transit
The Thespian - Alesana
The Balcony Scene - Pierce The Veil
And much more :)

One song that comes to your mind that defines you?
Definitely Sexting by Blood On The Dance Floor! kidding kidding but I really do not know.

Which are the artist that you wish to see yourself performing with?  
Sunroof
SayWeCanFly
CatchingYourClouds
Transit
The Ready Set

How has social media been able to help you when it comes to your music?
Without Social Media I would had like 10 Fans. I have been able to use it to reach much more people than I ever could alone.

Tell us about this one moment or an incident that made you feel that all the time and energy that you invest in is all worth it?

Well I constantly get messages from people saying that my music has helped them in one way or another. I love seeing my music has impacted and helped people  but currently I have lost over 5000$ to recording and I understand that is not much to the lifetime of musicians but at my age and situation it is hard to carry this burden on my own and receive no compensation.

Few years down the line where do you wish to see your self? 
Warped Tour :)

What are the projects that you are working on?
Well I just released my Second EP “The Distance” and am working on a few collabs and another random acoustic EP before my full length. 

Connect with Kevin on :

Facebook :https://m.facebook.com/kevinskiesmusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinSkiesMusic?s=09

YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCQVg5YSKfkgWxRWFrkzw1eg?feature=watch