The Sky Captains of Industry

Rank #58 Brooklyn, NY Indie / Rock / Post-Apocalyptic

50% of sales go to the charity Sweet Relief.

About

Members: E.W. Harris, Don Paris Schlotman, Lindsay Dragan, Jasper Lewis

Sounds Like: David Bowie (Official), Radiohead, Portugal. The Man, TV On The Radio, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Label: Independent, Big City Folk

Bio: The Sky Captains of Industry came from the future to inform you about the upcoming apocalypse and/or to rock it to rubble.

Are they human? Are they machines? Will they indeed save the rest of your heart?

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Status

We're back in NY and have lots of good shows coming up! Stay tuned to our page for more info.

Press

"A quick parenthetical pseudo-paragraph in which I explain why I think “Rock & Roll Shoes” is the ultimate in this idea. It’s all right there in the hook - “it’s gonna save the rest of your heart”. Yes, you’re fucked up and broken and shitty things have happened to you, but if you come with us, man, we can at least keep you safe for the rest of it. Much of the beauty of rock and roll as a subculture is in that exact sentiment."

— Ryan Morgan, Casey Black Blog

"Brooklyn-born Sky Captains of Industry have a light bip-boop-boop and almost bubbly sound conversely suited for warning their listeners about the impending apocalypse."

— Carolyn Heneghan, invadeNOLA

"This rhythmic communion of the electronic and the human is perhaps one of the core metaphors of Rocket City. Clearly science fiction fans, these guys write and play like wayfaring cosmonauts, rejoicing in the advances of tomorrow while clinging wistfully to those old fashioned themes of romance and friendship."

— James Traubert, Fabricoh Magazine

“The Sky Captains of Industry: Folktronicist/Producer E.W. Harris and Astropunk Songwriter Don Paris Schlotman have joined forces to create a face melting, time warping, space rock extravaganza. With clever (and often insightful) songwriting, augmented by a unique assortment of samplers, soaring vocals, vintage synths, circuit bent toys, singing saws, and a rotating cast of special performance artists, SCI is making waves in the Brooklyn music scene. The Sky Captains of Industry are long time members of the Big City Folk movement, (begun by Irish indie/folk songwriter Niall Connolly) and have performed, toured, and recorded with Connolly himself, Chris Mills, Casey Black, Warren Malone, and the Third Wheel Band. "...Oddly uniquely cool and strange..." says I Am Entertainment Magazine, "...a brand of music that cannot be kept inside the boundaries of any particular genre." ”

— NY Press

"The theme of "Rocket City" is a wide ranging futurist theme that delves into every detail of the grungy imperfect future The Sky Captains of Industry predict, and each new turn is a fascinating and entertaining revelation about the world the listener has traveled to."

— Michael Rickert, Cincinnati Music Examiner

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Gone Fission

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Mermaid

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Rocket City

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The Sky Captains of Industry - "Gone Fission" - live at The Way Station 04/10/2013

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Tue
May 28

Arlene's Grocery
New York, NY, US | 7:30pm
Arlene's Grocery
New York, NY, US
Tue May 28 7:30pm
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8 PM - The Sky Captains of Industry https://www.facebook.com/Sky.Captains.of.Industry?fref=ts 9 PM - Marshall White and the Regiment https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marshall-White-The-Regiment/160442703970270 10 PM - The Gantry https://www.facebook.com/TheGantryMusic http://thegantrymusic.com/ 11 PM - Reputante Reputante.tumblr.com 12 AM - Turner Cody Turnercody.com
Tue
May 28

Arlene's Grocery
New York, NY, US | 10:00pm
Arlene's Grocery
New York, NY, US
Tue May 28 10:00pm
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Fri
May 31

Sidewalk Cafe
New York, NY, US | 6:30pm
Sidewalk Cafe
New York, NY, US
Fri May 31 6:30pm
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Help us celebrate the release of Household Tales' new album "Threshold Shift"! We're planning a whole night of spectacular music, special guests, prizes, and surprises. This one is going to be something special, so don't miss it! Featuring: Household Tales, Wild Leaves, The Sky Captains of Industry, Filthiest Nation, The Reverend Screaming Fingers, and more!
Sat
Jun 1

Bar 4
Brooklyn, NY, US | 8:00pm
Bar 4
Brooklyn, NY, US
Sat Jun 01 8:00pm
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Sack Lunch comedy show featuring Sagar Bhatt! Musical guests: The Sky Captains of Industry
Thu
Jun 6

Knitting Factory Brookl…
Brooklyn, NY, US | 7:00pm
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY, US
Thu Jun 06 7:00pm
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The Molters / Sky Captains of Industry / Travis Nilan & The List / Jump For The Sails

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Skarred Kage
Lovin Rocket City! Alex Skarred Kage
Chasing Detours
You guys rock!! Hoping to see you live soon!!
KillerWhale
Nice melodies and great sound for live sound... im definitely gonna check out more of your stuff! also thanks for the comment on my page
GARAVITOS
We are here tuning you tonight!! Gretings from Colombia!
Ghosts of Dixie
Great sounding music :) it really made my day! Wishing you the best in your wildest endeavors, cuz where would this world be without dreamers like us!?! We also 'like'/fo...
Malcolm Ian Connell
Mate, you guys have an extraordinarily talented vocalist. Reminds me of Michael Been (RIP) from The Call. Beautiful songs. Cheers!