Alex Skye Releases "Less Sharp"!

By Alex Skye

Less Sharp is a euphoric indie rock anthem that tells the story of how easy it can be to lose yourself in an unhealthy relationship, whether that be one of romance or friendship. This was one of the first songs I wrote that I felt encompassed an entire relationship (or lack thereof) into one sonic story. Less Sharp is a song you can sing along to, burn your ex's hoodie to, and head bop in the car too. With influences like Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, and Madison Cunningham, I wanted to write a song that had emotional weight to it just as all my favorite artists have done. The writing process for this song was simple and fast. It felt like every word I wrote came directly to me and fit like puzzle pieces exactly how I imagined it. 

I recorded this song with Chloe Appel and Shab Nourishirazi in my sixth  semester at Berklee and I have never had more fun creating a track. Chloe Appel is a young female producer at Berklee who I greatly admire and who I was honored to work alongside of. She has worked with Mark Ronson, a prominent producer in the music industry, and her talent never ceases to amaze me. Additionally, being at Berklee allows me access to some of the most gifted musicians in the world. I am so grateful for the time and creativity they put into this song. Recording with friends in studio sessions that have us coming in at dark and leaving as the sun rises felt symbolic of leaving the pain from the story and letting the song now speak for itself. I am forever grateful to musicians Max Globokar (Guitars), Chase Behar (Bass), and Diego Castrillo-Vilches (Drums) 

The process of taking and editing the cover art was very silly and fun but I learned a lot about my own ability as a graphic designer. I worked on the cover art for weeks and I gained a new appreciation for people who spend their time making every little detail perfect and for those who are wizards at photoshop. My two amazing friends Sacnicte Arriola and Nina Kauderer turned their home into a home studio and helped me bring my vision to life. The original idea was to create an image of a doll with dozens of pins stuck in (like a pin cushion) and it took me a painstakingly long time to edit this photo to get close to that vision. So much of the process of recording and producing this song felt personal to me, more than any other song I've written to date. 

Less Sharp will be out on all streaming platforms on February 28th and I can’t wait for you to hear it.