Design the Skyline

Design the Skyline
Design the Skyline
Origin Corpus Christi, Texas
Genres Experimental metal, deathcore, metalcore, mathcore
Years active 2007–present
Labels Victory
Website designtheskyline.com
Members
John Martian
Matt Ryan
James Lemos
Daniel Garza
Eric Azure
Julian Ibanez
Dean Ramirez
Past members
Christopher Chapa
Ethan White

Design the Skyline is an American experimental metal band from Corpus Christi, Texas. Formed in 2007, the group was originally known as Extra Large Kids during high school and recorded demo songs while playing in their local area under this name. In 2011, the band gained international attention after being signed to Victory Records with their song "Surrounded by Silence" and its accompanying video which was negatively received to the point of the band gaining considerable exposure.[1]

The negative reaction was generally due to the song's key structure and sound changes, along with the band members' appearance which was dubbed as "ridiculous" and "scene as fuck." by reviewers.[2] The band's later released debut full-length album, Nevaeh, subsequently featured a completely different sound to that of "Surrounded by Silence", but was still met with generally poor reviews.[3][4]

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History

Design the Skyline was founded during 2007, originally known as Extra Large Kids, and played throughout high school. While gaining some significant attention through Myspace, the band released a demo album titled Galactical Celebration during the same year of their formation. By the next year, the band released a song titled "Terror at the Tea Party" and it went along with their setlist while playing in their local areas. Drummer, John Martian explained that there was "no real meaning" behind the name Extra Large Kids other than just it being "[us] kids living extra large".

In 2010 the band changed their name to Design the Skyline, referencing a theory created by vocalist Daniel Garza; "It means make your own limits. Don't be afraid to be who you are and don't let anyone try to change who you are."[5] Keyboardist, James "Keebler" Lemos joined around the time of their name change, followed by bassist, Ethan White's joining in 2011, replacing the group's former bassist, Christopher Chapa whom left in April of 2010. During March of 2011, Design the Skyline recorded the video for their single, "Surrounded by Silence" with local production team, Red Island Productions.[5] The setting of the video consisted of the band playing on a set that rendered a forest. Other scenes in the video include the band playing in a cave with prop snow falling down on the members, which was designed from potato flakes and small pieces of cotton.[6] The video's production was completed by May and the band uploaded it onto YouTube that month.[2] After its release, New York-based band The Bunny the Bear took notice of it online and showcased it to Victory, which lead to the signing of Design the Skyline.[7] When the news broke out that Design the Skyline were signed to Victory, criticism for the band was then met at extremely high levels from several locations around the world, with even a lot of the criticism even directed at Victory for signing the band.[8][9][10] The band's Facebook profile was also spammed by users giving insults and some even giving death threats.[11] By the end of July, the "Surrounded by Silence" music video garnered more than half of a million views and the group released a song from their upcoming album as a single, titled "Break Free from Your Life".[12] The song was met with a much better response than "Surrounded by Silence", although some critics still panned the band for miscellaneous reasons.[13][14]

When asked if all the negative acclaim the band encountered with the song and music video for "Surrounded by Silence" hindered or bothered the members, their response was; "At first it did not anymore, people don’t seem to realize that the Surrounded By Silence song was just a demo song and not every band sounds their best on their first demo, you know, and its crazy how much it blew us up!"[1] A music video, at this point, was confirmed to be in the works for "Break Free from Your Life" and the band's debut full-length album Nevaeh was released on August 16, 2011.[15] Before its release, discussion and reports of the album held claims for it to feature a completely different sound than what the greatly negative-received "Surrounded by Silence" song displayed.[1] The band cited The Doors and Led Zeppelin as some of the influences for its sound and structure.[16]

On August 15 (one day before the release of Nevaeh), 16 year-old bassist, Ethan White was fired from the band. The members has stated the reason for it was due to him missing many practice dates and not being well-associated enough,[17] although White created false reasons for the situation, such as it being because of his age.[18] The music video for "Break Free from Your Life" was released on August 30, White is included in its filming.[19] 20-year old Dean Ramirez, was announced as the new bassist shortly after the release of Nevaeh, playing in their release show. The following months afterward, had Design the Skyline prepare for their first ever tour, which will begin in December with Northridge-based band, Lions!Tigers!Bears!.[5]

Band members

Current members
Former members
  • Christopher Chapa - bass guitar (2010)
  • Ethan White - bass guitar (2011)

Discography

Albums
Singles
  • "Surrounded by Silence" (2011, self-released)
  • "Break Free from Your Life" (2011, Victory)
  • "Cybernetic Strawflower" (2011, Victory)
Demos
  • Galactical Celebration (2007, self-released)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Design the Skyline Interview". Hero. http://herozine.tumblr.com/post/7471062040/design-the-skyline-interview. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  2. ^ a b "VICTORY RECORDS SIGNS DESIGN THE SKYLINE [VIA TIME TO WARP TO 2008]". MetalSucks. http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/05/17/victory-records-signs-design-the-skyline-via-time-warp-to-2008/. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  3. ^ Anderson, Jonathan. "Design the Skyline - Nevaeh « The NewReview". The NewReview. http://thenewreview.net/reviews/design-the-skyline-nevaeh. Retrieved 27 August 2011. 
  4. ^ Rheenen, Erik. "Design the Skyline: Nevaeh". Mind Equals Blown. http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/08/design-the-skyline-nevaeh/. Retrieved 27 August 2011. 
  5. ^ a b c Guerrero, Richard. "Corpus Christi metal act's viral video landed group record deal". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. http://www.caller.com/news/2011/oct/28/corpus-christi-metal-acts-viral-video-landed/. Retrieved 31 October 2011. 
  6. ^ Weingarten, Christopher (2011). Profiles - Bands to Watch: Design the Skyline. Revolver. pp. 43. ISBN 1527-408X. 
  7. ^ "Design The Skyline Sign With Victory Records". The PRP. http://www.theprp.com/2011/05/16/news/design-the-skyline-sign-with-victory-records/. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  8. ^ Caraeff, Ezra. "Is Design the Skyline the Worst Band in the History of Music?". End Hits. http://endhits.portlandmercury.com/endhits/archives/2011/05/25/is-design-the-skyline-the-worst-band-in-the-history-of-music. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  9. ^ Alkahest, Jimmy. "Are Victory Records Feeling The Heat From The Design The Skyline Backlash?". Heavy Blog Is Heavy. http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2011/05/19/are-victory-records-feeling-the-heat-from-the-design-the-skyline-backlash/. Retrieved 17 August 2011. 
  10. ^ Fisher, Jason. "DESIGN THE SKYLINE Members Address All The Hate Directed At Them". The Gauntlet. http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/1225/22383/DESIGN-THE-SKYLINE-Members-Address-All-The-Hate-Directed-At-Them. Retrieved 18 August 2011. 
  11. ^ "Design The Skyline starts getting death threats on Facebook page". Billy Moses. http://billymoses.com/2011/05/23/design-the-skyline-starts-getting-death-threats-on-facebook-page/. Retrieved 21 September 2011. 
  12. ^ "Design The Skyline Reveal New Single & Lyric Video". http://www.substreammusicpress.com/Breaking-News/design-the-skyline-reveal-new-single-a-lyric-video.html. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  13. ^ Bemer, Matthew. "Design the Skyline release single from their upcoming album “Nevaeh”". Alternative Press. http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/design_the_skyline_release_single_from_their_upcoming_album_nevaeh. Retrieved 10 August 2011. 
  14. ^ Rosenberg, Axl. "WORST THING EVER OF THE WEEK, PART 2: DESIGN THE SKYLINE’S VIDEO FOR “BREAK FREE FROM YOUR LIFE”". MetalSucks. http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/09/01/worst-thing-ever-of-the-week-part-2-design-the-skylines-video-for-break-free-from-your-life/. Retrieved 17 September 2011. 
  15. ^ "Victory Records - Design The Skyline: Nevaeh". Victory Records. http://www.victoryrecords.com/merch/cds/21236/Design_The_Skyline_Nevaeh. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  16. ^ "Design The Skyline Break Down “Nevaeh” Track By Track, Cite Led Zeppelin And The Doors Influences". The PRP. http://www.theprp.com/2011/08/11/news/design-the-skyline-break-down-nevaeh-track-by-track-cite-led-zeppelin-and-the-doors-influences/. Retrieved 17 August 2011. 
  17. ^ Ballard, Joe. "Interview: Design The Skyline". Mind Equals Blown. http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/08/interview-design-the-skyline/. Retrieved 21 September 2011. 
  18. ^ Zahn, James. "DESIGN THE SKYLINE bassist fired just hours before debut album release...". Kik Axe Music. http://www.kikaxemusic.com/news/hard-rock-and-metal/item/4235-design-the-skyline-bassist-fired-just-hours-before-debut-album-release. Retrieved 17 August 2011. 
  19. ^ Grow, Kory. "Exclusive: Design the Skyline Premiere “Break Free From Your Life” Video". Revolver. http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-design-the-skyline-premiere-break-free-from-your-life-video.html. Retrieved 1 September 2011. "Metal-electronica crossover group Design the Skyline released their debut, Nevaeh (Victory), earlier this month. Now they’re debuting the video for the song “Break Free From Your Life.” Frontman Eric Azure fills us in on the video below. Let us know what you think of it." 

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