I was going through my first real serious relationship and basically “Superman” was the first song I wrote on that project. Obviously, I have a team around me, but the responsibility lies within me but it’s also really exciting because I get to create my own story.Ĭonsidering you decided to be more vulnerable on Earth Signs, how long did it take to perfect this EP? Did it feel any different compared to your previous works? Now, with the music release, it’s definitely a bit more nerve-wracking because I can’t put that weight on other people’s shoulders. There’s always a sense of disconnect from not having full ownership. I think before, I didn’t feel as attached to certain things or songs because I didn’t 100% write them or they didn’t reflect how I felt for other political reasons. Is there anything liberating about putting out music on your own now? Prior to being an independent artist, you were signed to Cherrytree Records in a joint venture with Interscope at a fairly young age. Where I’ve lived, all these places have given me perspective and stories to tell in my music. The number one thing I take away from it is being able to live in the moment because I’m a forward thinker, but at the same time, I have to reel myself back in and really live in the present. I feel like it helped me to adjust and not be too attached to things. How did the different cultures on top of being so laser-focused on music affect who you are today? I know that you’re originally from Florida but moved to Los Angeles to pursue music. We spoke with Skylar Stecker about being an independent artist, new music, relationships, and much more! Check it out below. Keep your eyes peeled for the young promising songstresses as she carves out her own space in pop-infused R&B. Fast forward to now, Skylar is working on her next EP slated to arrive during the summer of 2022 with more content to follow. Songs like “Let It Pour,” “Don’t Test Me,” and the title track rose as fan-favorites from the project.Įarlier this year, Stecker unveiled her EP aptly titled Earth Signs, a 7-track offering with a lone feature from Lucien Parker that the trials and triumphs of navigating a new relationship and learning about how to deal with feelings that she had never experienced up until that point in her life. Her 2019 project Redemption was well-received and served as her first full-length release as an independent musician. Now, as an independent artist with a cult-like following, Stecker has undoubtedly propelled into popularity as one of the most sought-after R&B artists of the new age.Ī self-taught multi-instrumentist, Skylar is one of the youngest artists to top the Billboard Dance Charts and saw early success from pop ballads such as “How Did We” and “Only Want You.” The rising artist is becoming widely loved for her honey-drenched vocals and occasional song covers. A seasoned songwriter once signed to a major label, she’s collaborated with several organizations and networks over the past few years. LA-based songstress Skylar Stecker has been making waves in the R&B scene since her commercial debut in 2015.
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