Skylight
Featured Artists & Bands
These artists, along with our growing roster, continue to push the boundaries of creativity while making waves in sync licensing and streaming platforms.
Kate Janzen
Genre: Latin-Pop / World Music
Background: Kate Janzen is an award-winning composer, director, and accompanist with a strong background in choral and vocal jazz music. She has been active in the industry since 2000 and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Sacramento State’s School of Music.
Notable Songs: Encontrándome, En El Mar
Latest Release: En El Mar
Awards & Achievements:
Two DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards for her vocal jazz arrangements of Baby Mine and So In Love
Two FENAM Student Composer Competition awards for her original compositions The Final Hour of Henry Cromwell and The Secret of Charlie Otis
Sync Highlights: Kate’s Latin-inspired tracks have been in high demand for Caribbean-themed sync briefs.
Sophie Rey
Genre: Pop / Indie-Pop
Background: Sophie Rey is a dynamic artist known for her ethereal vocals and captivating melodies. Her music often explores themes of self-discovery and empowerment.
Notable Songs: Private Landing, Bright Lights
Latest Release: Private Landing
Sync Highlights: Sophie's unique sound has garnered attention from music supervisors, with Private Landing currently being pitched for TV and film placements.
Rob Lane
Genre: Indie / Alternative
Notable Songs: Now I Know
Latest Release: Now I Know
Sync Highlights: Now I Know has been submitted for various film placements through Middle Ground Music.
Jerry Ware
Genre: Classical
Background: At just 20, Jerry, a Black entrepreneur with a music background, founded Skylight and built it up.
Notable Songs: Celeste Serephine, Midnight Reverie, Break Out Jerry and I Can't Breathe
Latest Release: Vibes of the Quest
Sync Highlights: Jerry Ware's music has been featured in Madam Webb, Bridgerton, Tiana Bayou Disney Attraction and other notable shows.
JC Docrock
Genre: Rock
Background: JC is a New York based musician who's been playing for decades. He's worked alongside a number of well known musicians.
Notable Songs: I Can't Breathe, En El Mar (In the Sea) and Missing Link
Latest Release: ATME
Sync Highlights: JC Docrock aka JC Rock has been producing Skylight's music for the past few years.
Melissa Ivey
Genre: Alternative Rock / Folk
Background: Melissa Ivey blends alternative rock with folk elements, delivering soulful performances. Her storytelling and distinctive voice have earned her a dedicated following.
Notable Songs: Rise Up, Power of a Thousand Stars
Latest Release: Rise Up
Sync Highlights: Rise Up has been pitched for sports and motivational ad campaigns.
Keith Sanchez
Genre: Rock / Fusion / Jazz
Background: Keith Sanchez is a versatile musician known for blending rock, jazz, and fusion into powerful, evocative compositions.
Notable Songs: High Roller
Latest Release: High Roller
Sync Highlights: Keith’s compositions have been considered for high-profile TV shows and film placements.
Leah Hinton
Genre: Rock
Background: Leah Hinton is a NYC-based Jazz/Soul artist and Berklee graduate with a Neo-Soul sound.
Notable Songs: Surrounded, Fly and Standing in Grass
Latest Release: Back in the Day
Sync Highlights: A 2018 Jazz Act of the Year nominee, she has performed widely, collaborated with top artists, released music, and hosts Sweet Sounds on iHeart Radio.
Joseph Westerfield
Genre: Indie-Folk / Cinematic Music
Notable Songs: I Can’t Breathe, Every Place I Go
Latest Release: I Can’t Breathe
Sync Highlights: Their cinematic compositions have been submitted for PBS opportunities, fitting well within drama and documentary placements.
The Genius of Jack
Genre: Classic Rock / Blues / Experimental Rock
Background: The Genius of Jack bring a unique blend of classic rock and blues with an experimental edge. The band is known for its intricate guitar work and rich storytelling.
Notable Songs: Fool Again, Not Forever, Eyes Don't Lie
Latest Release: Surrendered
Sync Highlights: Their music has been featured in multiple music briefs, particularly for action-packed and high-energy sequences.
Jonathan Sherrill
Genre: Rock / Alternative
Background: Jonathan Sherrill is a versatile musician whose rock and alternative compositions feature compelling guitar riffs and introspective lyrics.
Notable Songs: Touch the Sun, Yes I Can
Latest Release: Touch the Sun
Sync Highlights: Touch the Sun was submitted for a Coach Sneakers commercial, and Yes I Can has been actively considered for PBS placements.
Alex Waschak
Genre: Jazz
Background: Alex is a jazz bass student at MSU Denver who began teaching himself guitar at 16.
Notable Songs: Imperfect son, Late to Bloom and It's Alive
Latest Release: Iron Dominion
Sync Highlights: He has performed in various gigs, explores multiple genres through writing and playing, and is driven by a deep passion for music and continuous growth.
Luana Sandoval
Genre: Pop, Soul and Latin
Background: Luana Sandoval is a five-lingual German-Nicaraguan singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY, known for her work with Miroca Paris and her appearance on American Idol. She’s earned award nominations and performs in New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
Notable Songs: Love and La Soledad
Latest Release: Love
Sync Highlights: She is a mentor for the organization Sound Thinking NYC and mentors students in songwriting and music business.
Franklin Cole
Genre: Hip-hop, classical
Background: Franklin Cole is a student composer at MSU Denver, specializing in instrumental hip-hop and classical music.
Notable Songs: Number Score,
Latest Release: Walk it Down, Dippy Dip and Hemp
Sync Highlights: A percussionist and audio engineer, he has played in multiple bands and is passionate about music theory.
Josie Quick
Genre: Blues, Jazz classical
Background: Josie is a violinist who performs with Perpetual Motion, an eclectic acoustic ensemble featuring violin, guitar, and occasionally a rhythm section. Josie also plays with the progressive rock band Coyote Poets of the Universe.
Notable Songs: L'esprit du Hot Club, Dreamcatcher, Nova
Latest Release: Race of the Dolphin
Sync Highlights: For more on Josie’s solo and recording projects visit the link below.
Ben Turner
Genre: Folk, blues
Background: Ireland based artist, currently on tour. Also part of O' City Lights, an acoustic duo.
Notable Songs: On Tape Volume 2, Fila, Timestamps
Latest Release: White Rabbit
Sync Highlights: Ben turner is a vocalist and multi instrumentalist.
Deneishia LeArtiste
Genre: Folk, Indigenous
Background: Deneisha's work is rooted in storytelling, healing, and ancestral connection, using melody, spoken word, and performance to explore themes of self-love, liberation, and community.
Notable Songs: Paint by Numbers, Eternally
Latest Release: Lock and Key
Sync Highlights: Deneisha believes that music is a sacred, soulful expression that honors the past, reflects the present, and inspires the future.
Logan Willey
Genre: Jazz, classical
Background: Logan Willey is a musician in the Jazz program at MSU Denver. he does Jazz Piano, vocals and music composition.
Notable Songs: Country Homicide
Latest Release: Country Homicide
Sync Highlights: Logan does Jazz Piano, vocals and music composition.
Michael Kumar
Genre: Alt Pop Art Rock
Background: Michael is a London based musician/ producer. Skills include Guitar, production, piano, and drums.
Notable Songs: Fly, Ghosts
Latest Release: Fly imagined
Sync Highlights: Having songs forwarded for several opportunities in TV, and Film
Music Lab
Genre: Soundscapes
Background: An independent music supervision agency specializing in music research & licensing, bespoke music composition and creative music strategy.
Notable Songs: Feel the Energy, Touching Hands, LYRIQ
Latest Release: It Calls Me
Sync Highlights: Logan does Jazz Piano, vocals and music composition.
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