Last year, Skyfactor, featuring Maplewood resident Bob Ziegler on lead vocals, wowed fans at Maplewoodstock. This year, Ziegler and bandmates have more good news: They released their fourth album, titled “Master Plan”, on May 16. It’s now available for streaming or on vinyl.
It’s their most ambitious album to date, said Ziegler. “Master Plan delivers on what we always thought was possible for the band. Sonically it’s our biggest album yet and the songwriting reflects the journey we’ve been on these past 20 years.”
Even if you missed Skyfactor at Maplewoodstock last year, you may have heard their songs featured on TV shows like MTV’s “Teen Mom,” NBC’s “The Voice” and “The Eric Andre Show.”
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Ziegler explains that the group formed on a rooftop in NYC’s East Village 20 years ago, when he and friend Jason Tayor (drums) crossed paths with brothers Jon and Cliff Rubin (guitar, bass). Besides their four studio albums, they’ve refined their style and built their camaraderie over the past two decades on the NYC club circuit and at festivals.
Skyfactor (Ziegler is second from left) – Photo Credit: Brett Deutsch
On the new album — the band’s first release through Deko Entertainment — Ziegler says they are stretching their sound further thanks to a more ambitious level of songwriting and production, enhanced by special guest performers including keyboardist David Cook (Taylor Swift, Benson Boone).
The album is getting good reviews. Melody Maker enthused: “Thoughtful songwriting, ensemble cohesion, and the kind of musical maturity that can’t be faked… a sonically tight and thematically resonant record, built for repeat listens and long-term connection.”
Listen here now: https://push.fm/ps/masterplan
Or order the album on vinyl here:
https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/skyfactor
Track list:
Help You Believe
Something Good
There Will Be Us
Under the Stars
Streets of New York
Energy Over Me
Master Plan
Set Out North
Airport
Down the Road
