Tell us about your new single/ album/ tour?
My debut album ‘Owe Someone’ is a multi-layered compilation of soulful lush vocal arrangements set against a backdrop of dark vintage synths, glitchy grooves, jazz harmony and flickering electronics.
How would you describe your sound in food form and why?
Like a great burger. It’s rich, dense and juicy at its core with a lot of texture and crunch in the many layers at you bite your way through.
Which of your songs resonate most strongly and why?
I wrote my song ‘Bullet’ during a difficult time in my life when loved ones were dealing with illness. The lyrics are very dark and emotive and I found it was a great way to channel my emotions at the time.
Tell us a quick, on the road, anecdote.
My guitarist Kumar and I toured around Australia with a band when we were 18 staying in the most hideous backpackers accommodation. We managed to all acquire an identical red itchy rash which I naturally assumed to be a rare Bolivian infectious disease. Fortunately it was only bed bugs but it was still so nasty!
Where do you draw inspiration from?
I draw inspiration from all the obvious places like my relationships, experiences and the music that I love to listen to. Also travel is a great inspiration for me. I wrote a lot of music after I returned from Nepal and spent time in Banff, Canada.
Which song do you wish you wrote?
A Case of You by Joni Mitchell. What a sublime storyteller.
What’s next for you?
After my Melbourne album launch I’m excited to be heading to Japan for a tour and then to Europe for a couple months. I hope to start writing for a new album while I’m away.
What’s your scene?
The Melbourne music scene is incredible and stretches far across the city. There’s always an exciting and inspiring live gig happening every night of the week.
About SKYCHA
Melbourne based neo-soul electro-jazz ensemble SKYCHA is a genre-blending exploration of past, present and future. Australian songstress and composer Chantal Mitvalsky leads the band’s biggest live show yet to launch
Owe Someone SKYCHA’s debut album at the Shadow Electric at Abbotsford Convent on Thursday 21st of April with support from DxHeaven and The Do Yo Thangs.
The album set for release set for release on the same day is a multi-layered compilation of soulful lush vocal arrangements set against a backdrop of dark vintage synths, glitchy grooves, jazz harmony and flickering electronics.
Chantal will be joined by some of Australia’s musical elite to launch the album including Tokyo-based album producer and pianist Aaron Choulai (synths & electronics), Sam Keevers (piano), Kumar Shome (guitar), Ryan Monro (electric bass), Hugh Harvey (drums) plus a three piece choir.
Best known for her work with groups as diverse as Jackson Jackson, The Meltdown and Cannonball, Chantal has been making waves as a solo and backing vocalist for the past 12 years particularly in the Jazz scene.
This latest project SKYCHA, explores a rich mix of soul, contemporary R&B and hip hop with traditional jazz instrumentation and harmonies. Owe Someone is a cornucopia mish-mash of influenc- es that she has blended into seamless cohesion of beautifully soulful meandering meaningful tracks.
The ten song opus is packed with energy and drive, its many twists and turns akin to a magical musical carpet ride, rich and laden with a luscious symphonic tapestry all the while harnessed by a potent and honey-drenched vocal.
Chantal is very excited to be launching the album on what will be a night to remember. Don’t miss SKYCHA’s debut album launch at Shadow Electric on Thursday 21st April. Support is from DxHeaven and The Do Yo Thangs. Tickets available now via venue website for $12 plus bf or $15 upon entry at the door if available.
SKYCHA
Shadow Electric @ Abbotsford Convent
Support : DxHeaven and The Do Yo Thangs
Pre-sales available now via venue website for $12 plus bf at www.shadowelectric.com.au/event/skycha-owe-
someone-album-launch/ or $15 entry on the door
Owe Someone album launch
Thursday 21st April, 1-16 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford