Skylar Astin just dropped off a new song, want to listen to it?
photo by Adam Hendershott
(June 23rd, 2021) Today, New York-born, LA-based multi-talented singer & actor Skylar Astin releases his debut single — "Without You" (stream HERE). The infectious, euphoric song captures the blissful feeling of meeting someone and knowing you want the connection to last a lifetime.
If you've been looking for a song to be the soundtrack to start your summer, look no further than "Without You". Produced by collaborator Eric Lam and inspired by the celebratory feeling of finding someone and diving in head first, "Without You" is a song that Skylar hopes will give people an escape — a feeling that he felt when creating the song in the middle of the pandemic. “Making this music made me feel lighter during a time that was pretty dark around the world,” he says. “If I can make other people feel lighter and bring some positivity & good vibes when they listen, my job.
Although he might be known for his roles in TV & films, like Pitch Perfect & Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, his music is a brand new insight into who Skylar Astin is. Pulling from his background and experience on Broadway, Astin approaches music-making similarly to that of a musical — juxtaposing melodies and vocals that create such a powerful build-up, it sounds like the finale of a musical. After covering every genre throughout his roles across television and film and portraying characters that are already fleshed out, for the first time Skylar is singing as himself, with lyrics he has written himself. Finally, Skylar's fans can hear a brand new side of him through his music.
About Skylar Astin:
Last year, when the entire world was at a standstill, Skylar Astin decided he would embrace his newfound free time and work on something he always dreamed of making: his own solo music. Although the New York-born, LA-based multi-talented singer & actor is best known for his performances on stages across Broadway and his starring roles in acclaimed films & TV shows (Pitch Perfect, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, etc), Skylar has always been one to thrive when pushing his own boundaries. His upcoming new music is perfect proof of that.
Rather than binging whatever was trending on Netflix, he used the 2020 Covid lockdown time to convert his home office into a recording studio. Taking what he learned throughout his decades of work in theatre and film, Skylar began working closely with his only other collaborator, producer Eric Lam. Astin had been introduced to Eric over ten years ago by Astin’s brother, Milan. Working remotely, both Astin and Lam began to create a sound that is a unique blend of timeless yet distinctly modern pop. Lam’s captivating beats & production paired perfectly with Skylar’s lyrics & melodies. Pop is, of course, a genre of music Astin loves for its universality and reach.
After the hundreds of voice memos and the multitude of demos sent back and forth, Skylar Astin is ready to mark the first chapter of his music career with the release of his debut single — the infectious, euphoric “Without You,” a song that embodies the celebratory feeling of finding someone and diving in head first. “It’s about feeling that new connection with someone, being fully present and not wanting to live without that person,” Skylar describes. With the release of “Without You” and more music on the horizon, it’s clear Skylar’s artistry is very much a labor of love and something he hopes will uplift people as the world begins to open up again. “Making this music made me feel lighter during a time that was pretty dark around the world,” he says. “If I can make other people feel lighter and bring some positivity & good vibes when they listen, my job is done.”