We’re highlighting a different local band every day during KXT’s Homegrown Music Month. Listen to KXT 91.7 to hear music from the day’s highlighted act. And check back here tomorrow to see who we’re shouting out next.
Silver Skylarks
From: Dallas
Sounds like: Crate-digging and trading obscure ‘70s B-sides with your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ
Goes good with: The Avalanches, Tribe Called Quest, Afrika Bambataa
Origin story: Veteran radio host/songwriter/musician Danny Balis and producer Jeff “Skin” Wade, both of whom previously collaborated on the Bastards of Soul project, pivoted to turn several of Balis’ lockdown pandemic demos into the type of record groove aficionados, DJs and hip-hop producers would salivate over.
Quotable: “Jeff and I, when we worked together, we didn’t change anything. We just kind of molded [the songs] into a completely different space than where I had originally had them in my mind.” – Balis to Dallas Observer in 2024
Fun fact: The duo has no plans to tour or play live, making this a rare studio-only project.
Why we picked them: Making the new sound vintage, and creating irresistible grooves in the process
Where to hear: You can find Silver Skylarks on most digital music providers
Band social: www.instagram.com/silverskylarks
