His multi-instrumental approach shines though in his capacity to compose rich and relaxing sounds
Toronto-based musician Chad Skinner launched his solo career as Sun Rain in 2019. He is a DJ, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer who explores genres from modern classical, to ambient, and drone, emphasizing downtempo beats. With a versatile set of instrumental skills, he takes a gentle approach to his sound, incorporating classical piano, percussion, and synthesizers to develop intimate connections between the music and the listener. Bringing his unique, contemplative tracks to the forefront, Sun Rain is often seen performing DJ sets in clubs and at festivals to a meditative and introspective crowd.
His latest EP ‘Pebble/Waters’ drops in early April 2022 and features two quiet, relaxing, and heartfelt tracks comprised of improvised soundscapes.
Debuting as Sun Rain in 2019 with his album Sheets, Skinner showed his organic, reflective style that creates a fluid soundscape environment. The album featured rich sonic textures producing an experience of emotional significance and the gravitas of modern classical music. His ability to merge organic sounds with electronic and percussive elements and guitars results in a one-of-a-kind electro-acoustic sound. Since 2019, he has released several singles and EPs, most recently this year he dropped “Willow Tree Testing (Animal Party Remix),” as well as “Ma,” “Woods,” “Real People in Real Places (Reimagined),” and more in 2021.
His latest EP ‘Pebble/Waters’ drops in early April 2022 and features two quiet, relaxing, and heartfelt tracks comprised of improvised soundscapes. Produced with a Maestro electronic piano, electric guitar, Yamaha synthesizer, fx pedals, and tape machines, the EP reveals itself as a labor of love with a generous openness for relaxation that give the listener permission to engage, absorb, and escape.
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