Surprise Cast #36 Retina Sky

Join us on Surprise Cast for an entertaining encounter with the indie rock band, Retina Sky based out of Chicago. In this episode, we explore the intimate journey into the musical lives of band members Danny, Nathaniel, and Krystle, uncovering their individual stories, shared passions, and the unique challenges they've faced in the music industry.

Dive into how Danny transformed from a 'weird' improvising kid to an accomplished guitarist and visual artist whose imagination “would go all over the place.” Discover Nathaniel's passion for music that began at an early age with a voice so loud it would shake the neighborhood. “Not much of a talker, but I loved to sing!” his way of connecting to people. Meet Krystle, a self-professed “loner” whose unique trait fueled her journey from reluctant orchestra member to the heart and soul of the band's rhythm section, the drums. “I can be messy, I can be myself!”

We leap into the band's musical evolution, influenced by a broad range of artists and fond family memories tied with music. Hear them recall the impact bands like Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Pink Floyd, Rage Against the Machine, Incubus New Order, Lincoln Park and learn how the emergence of file sharing and online platforms ignited their early interests in music. “Trying to find anything and everything...” Incubus “was the common thread” that brought the band closer together.

This dynamic chat with the key figures of indie rock band Retina Sky delves into their origin story, the evolution of their music, and their aspirations for the future. Learn about how the band navigated through lineup changes, used online platforms for recruitment, and maintained their shared joy of creating music together.

Get an insight into their artistic process of song creation and evolution, and how they encourage feedback to constantly improve their performances. Hear about their views on success, their approach towards writing and composing music, and how their four-song EP 'Without Hope We Wither' EP came into being.

The episode also sheds light on the individual journey of each member and how it adds to the larger narrative of the band and its evolving identity. Featuring enlightening discussions about their live performances, the nuances and challenges they face, and the lessons learned, this episode leaves no stone unturned in presenting the riveting story of Retina Sky. This band is fully clicking and firing on all cylinders. Chicago style!

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