The Sky Drops

Alternative / Indie / Psychedelic

Wilmington, DE

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About

The Sky Drops are gaze-grunge duo Rob Montejo and Monika Bullette. This Delaware twosome unearths an ocean-size of sound -- a superforce of guitar, drums and vocals. "What a Loveless-era My Bloody Valentine kicking Elliot Smith from his grave would sound like (with a twist of lemon)." - Andrew - fan of The Sky Drops

Rob Montejo's previous band Smashing Orange was one of the original American shoegaze bands, peers of Lush, Ride, and Swervedriver. Smashing Orange released 4 records and 2 singles (including UK releases), toured the USA, UK and Europe, and were signed to MCA Records. Monika Bullette sang in the alternative band NERO, drummed for Licorice Roots, and was one of the first musicians to capture the power of the Internet by releasing the Bullette debut album "The Secrets" on the web in 2005.

Since becoming a duo, Rob and Monika have taken their moody sonic maelstrom through the Northeast Corridor, Midwest, West Coast, and UK to rapt audiences. Self-managed and self-booked, they have played with Cold War Kids, Chairlift, The Dirty Projectors, A Place to Bury Strangers, and Spindrift, amongst many.

They recorded the five song EP Clouds of People in Rob's studio. It was self-released under Fridabear Records in 2006 to critical praise. "The fuzz rock anthem "Now Would Be", the sublime "Hang On", and the pop stunner "The Go Go Go" are among the best tunes you're likely to hear this year." - The Big Takeover

Their DIY ethic has taken them to tour the UK in 2006 and twice to California in 2007 (including a performance at the Clean Air, Clear Stars Festival). The sweeping "Hang On" video was filmed in a classic Richard Neutra home in Los Angeles. They frequently packed up the Volvo wagon to tour throughout the Midwest and East Coast.

Recording of the debut album Bourgeois Beat began in 2008, but due to an unforeseen medical problem, Rob was unable to play guitar for most of the year. Recording resumed in 2009 and the record was released in August. The cryptic beach motel video for "Truth Is" was shot on Super 8mm.

The Sky Drops are now on the road with plans to tour worldwide.

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Aug 18, 2009

Bourgeois Beat out now!

Out Now - 11 August 2009 - US - Purchase CD from www.theskydrops.com

Out Now - Purchase digital files from iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, etc.

coming soon - 5 October 2009 - UK - Purchase CD from Spoilt Victorian Child site or as distributed by SVC in HMV and quality …

August mini tour with Screen Vinyl Image

Thursday 20 August - The Smiling Moose
The Sky Drops with Screen Vinyl Image, Olympus Mons, and The Lonely Hills of Western Penna
1306 E. Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Friday 21 August - The Belmont
The Sky Drops with Screen Vinyl Image, SikSik Nation, and …

Bourgeois Beat

Our debut full length album "Bourgeois Beat" is due for release in late August. Please check www.theskydrops.com for more info and to get on our mailing list.

Cheers,
The Sky Drops

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coxon, Jan 9, 2008:

Looking forward to anything new.

Percy Shaw, Dec 2, 2007:

Hi! Thanks for adding me :) Now that we are friends on Virb.com I'm really looking forward to getting to know you better as a person, and maybe even getting together for a tea party or a game of spoons. Anyway, if you get the chance to check out my music that would be a cool thing. Tootle pip!