SkyJumper -

What Goes Up, Stays Up

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:19:11 -0500

Spring has sprung, and that always seems to bring prosperity to Canadian indie psych/rock band Skyjumper.
"Every spring around this time, I seem to feel rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world," says singer/guitarist Shane Horizon from his cell phone, somewhere in Toronto. "As a Gemini, it makes sense, I guess. I feel better in June, than I do in November."
Band manager Ty D'Angelo would like to thank everyone who has picked up the latest Skyjumper album, 'Chute The Breeze, either by hard-copy, or from CDBaby.com. "I've found alot of interest for the band as of late, and I attribute that to everyone who has seeked out the album," says D'Angelo. "It's been terrific,and I only hope it gets better. It's great that peopld are able to take their music around with their IPod or MP3 players, and not have to carry around the old 'ghetto-blasters' anymore." (That's right boss, we're in the 21st century, get with it....)

Spring Is Approaching - So Is The Rockin'!

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:22:58 -0500

The time is fast approaching when the snow has melted and the skates are put away for frisbees and sunshine. "Did you watch the gold-medal hockey game last night?" singer/guitarist Shane Horizon asks as this writer is stuck in traffic in downtown Toronto, Ontario. "I think I am only one of 33 million people who are happy as punch right now! Right after the game, I played America on the home stereo, and I thought how we wanted to portray them to being so powerful and strong, yet I was hoping they would be weak and scared when they played that game against us. We ( the Canadian men's team) came out on top. Go Crosby!"

Skyjumper and CD Baby Thanks You

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:26:43 -0500

The boys of Skyjumper would like to thank all of you who have picked them up from one of music industry's leading internet outlets, CD Baby.com. "The outpouring of support for the boys and the album have been amazing," says band manager Ty D'Angelo. "On behalf of the boys, we would like to thank everyone who has picked the album up. It's been truly terrific."
Great news from inside - singer/guitarist Shane Horizon has made leaps and bounds in his recovery, and will be back on stage with the power group again soon. "I am really proud of him," says D'Angelo. "His councillors are giving praise on his development, and he sounds really good over the phone."

Deep Rock 'N Roll Thoughts

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:35:16 -0400

"We humans are the only animals on this planet who continuously search for the answers to the basic questions of life as we know it," quips singer/guitarist Shane Horizon. "I used to dabble with these 'heavy' thoughts when I was drunk and using drugs, and now that I'm clean and sober I still think of these things occasionally." He seems to be chuckling on his cell phone while he says this to this author. "I would wonder if trees could be felt being cut down, or if mosquitoes could taste my blood, and I would later blame those thoughts on my drug abuse. I don't think I can blame them on anything anymore."

Moving Keeps Us Warm

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:05:33 -0400

It seems when the weather turns, moving locations is in the cards, in the case of singer/guitarist Shane Horizon is concerned. "I can't believe it, but I seem to move living quarters every couple of years, and each time the weather sucks! It's like the big guy upstairs doesn't want me to move."
It does keep the boys of Skyjumper busy, which is a good thing. "Whenever I don't have anything to do, I seem to get myself in trouble," says Shane. "I've been through the washer the last six months or so, and I'd like to spend some downtime chilling and writing, because I find it quite cathartic. Maybe that time will come soon."

Giving Thanks To Everyone!

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:51:01 -0400

Just when the boys of Skyjumper find themselves blowing off steam by playing Frisbee in the beach and catching some 'rays', Fall arrives and indoor games and hard work begins again. "It's not hard to get them to spend time writing," says band manager Ty D'Angelo. "I find it more difficult to get them pinned down when the weather is nice. They are human beings afterall," as he chuckles.
There have been some rotations in the band on Bass as of late, and that seems fine for the frontman, singer/guitarist Shane Horizon. "Having a couple of guys rotating in that position is OK with me. I think a group is much like a hockey team. There are more than a few defensemen on any team; there's no way one could play the whole game. As long as they know what's going on in each tune, and they are positive and outgoing, I think we can use it as a strength. It does help that they both sing - I'm really big on the harmony aspect."

Singin' In The Rain...

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:28:11 -0400

Mother Nature seems to take hold during the latter parts of September - and 2009 is no exception. "I'm looking out the window right now from Downtown (Toronto) and the rain doesn't seem to let up," says singer/guitarist Shane Horizon during a cellphone conference call with band manager Ty D'Angelo and this author. "I always seem to reflect on the year that has been around now, between the time the rain and the snow begins to fall. I think I've always been that way, even when I was going to school. I enjoyed the beginning of the school year with all the new friends and new classes. But I would have this yucky feeling when the weather started turning into sh*t!"

Keeping The Music Tried And True

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:53:29 -0400

Anyone keeping an eye on the boys of Skyjumper to re-emerge won't have to wait for long! There have been recent sightings of singer/guitarist Shane Horizon and drummer Spike Love having dinner in downtown Toronto, discussing the next stages of the powerful indie rock group.
The band's manager, the eclectic Ty D'Angelo recalls, "I received a phone call on my cell in the middle of the night this week from some guy on the "scene" asking me if Skyjumper are returning to the live scene soon, and when? I wouldn't give him any info because I hadn't spoken to either of them in a few weeks. There had been some things which were being dealt with which I knew about, but as manager, I'm not about to run my mouth out to anyone until all the facts are out. Unfortunately, I'm not abliged to say anything at this time either, but when everything comes out in the wash, I'll be back at my desk downtown and busily on my phone. Until then, I would ask everyone to just "chill out." I can say one thing, I'm not surprised Love and Horizon were spotted in a restaurant. We all need to eat afterall."

Clean & Mean

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 12:40:52 -0400

There have been rumours going around that the boys of Skyjumper have put the music down as of late to deal with some personal issues. That just might be true.
"It was a long time coming," says singer/guitarist Shane Horizon. "It took a few instances and close calls for the whole Detox thing to get through, but it's now starting to pay off." The frontman knew he had to come face to face with his drugs and alcohol issues eventually, and realized that the time was now.
"Although I've made the decision now, I know it's going to be a long journey, with sobriety beginning and ending each and every day. I thought I was alone, but I've met some really great people and I feel everyone is on my team. I know I cannot get all those blurred-out nights back, but I can now start to enjoy the many days and nights remembering rather than forgetting."

Songs & Stories & So Much More

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:32:06 -0400

The boys of Skyjumper with singer/guitarist Shane Horizon have been seen in the recording studio recently putting touches on the new upcoming CD, not yet-named. "Some of us had time off planned last month, and now we're eager to get back to work and complete this project," says Shane. "We're using a lot of new sounds and toys in the final mixdowns."
Band manager Ty D'Angelo wants the boys return to the stage in the near future and promote the new album. "As a power trio live, they are really tight, especially their starts and ends. It's important to look and sound tight in concert, and I think they're conscious of that."

Going, Going, Green?

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:36:24 -0400

The boys of Skyjumper have been seen in East Indian restaurants in downtown Toronto dining in style and spice, as of late. "I try to have an open mind for anything I'm not sure about," says singer/guitarist Shane Horizon. "Spike (Spike Love - drummer/vox) and I played Frisbee in one of Toronto's downtown parks for a couple of hours last week, and gradually we got hungry. He suggested this place on Gerrard near Coxwell and he wasn't kidding! It was great!" Tell us where it's located next time, Shaner.
The boys are also putting finishing touches on their latest album, not yet released. "It's sounding great," says Shane. "We recorded some of these tunes a couple of years ago, along with a few new ones too, which gives it a solid feel. I'm sure we'll be releasing a single soon."

Passion & Pollution

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:41:14 -0400

"I was watching the national news on TV this morning talking about Beijing and the "air" quality there for the Olympics," quips Skyjumper singer and guitarist Shane Horizon, when found at the recording studio for final mixing of the latest album, soon to be released.
"I was born and raised in Calgary and remembered the Winter Olympics there (1988) and the air was pristine! It still is. With the summer's heat it makes it worse."
Well, one thing for is sure, the boys of Skyjumper want to give a big "Shout Out" to our national team heading to the Games in a week or so, and wish them well.

today is tuesday, i know because yesterday was monday.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:33:36 -0400

i like dennis kucinich, he has balls. last year he introduced the impeach cheney thing and recently he
did the same for bush...the democrats are gutless though...when a party is unenjoyable one leaves. one
may throw their own party...oh yeah, music: we have been laboring (happily) in the studio...it feels
so good to paint the songs in to the visions that we have and share them with you...well, i really love
music, making music, it is an awesome art form. we have an awesome co producer/engineer, alex makes the
process that more enjoyable and we love him...other than that, looking forward to a couple of shows...

New Singles In The Final Stages

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:19:32 -0400

The boys of Skyjumper have been sluggin' away in the studio as of late putting final touches on the soon-to-be release of their latest album, no name of the project announced yet.
Local band manager Ty D'Angelo seems pleased with their efforts thus far. "They work well as a group, and they seem quite productive, and that's key."
As the final mixes are being completed, singer/guitarist Shane Horizon looks through all the guitars which were used for the recording of the new album. He laughs, "... for the bulk of the record we used my Fenders, Alex's tele, a Gibson 355, and a few Takamine acoustics for layers. There was a Gretsch in there too. We had a blast recording them - I can't wait to play them all live at our next concerts. They do come out great at rehearsal, and with a lot of energy."

Are You A MYSPACE Friend Yet?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:26:25 -0400

That's right - you can find the boys of Skyjumper on the popular site MYSPACE and be able to keep in touch with them whenever you want. Just search for them in the music section and drop a line! Singer/guitarist Shane Horizon says, "I don't have the ways in which I can check it out all the time, but when I do, I can get pretty 'red' eyes."
The new singles of the upcoming newest album are being ironed out at Hockeybag Studio and all is smooth sailing.
Don't forget to check out the television show JR Digs - Man In The Van on your local Global TV channel where the boys wrote the theme music. Funny show, too!