Skye Riley proves that even the most haunting poetry can make you want to get up and dance. A true New York City native, Skye channels the pulse, longing, and heartache of her glittering metropolis into tripwire lyrics and transcendent sonic flourishes. Her music is a magnetic blend of deeply felt emotions and shimmering synth-pop, crafting earworms that linger long after the final note.

Born and raised in Queens, Skye’s connection to the city runs deep. From the restless hum of subway cars to the dazzling glow of Times Square, New York has always been her muse. “This city breathes life into my music,” Skye says. “It’s chaotic and beautiful, and that’s what I try to capture in my songs.”

Her journey began in the borough’s crowded apartments, where she wrote her first songs on a secondhand keyboard. By her late teens, she was performing at intimate Brooklyn venues, mesmerizing audiences with her hypnotic vocals and electric stage presence. But it was her breakout single, New Brain, that put her on the map—a love letter to New York that fused yearning lyrics with a propulsive beat.

Now living in a sun-drenched Brooklyn apartment overlooking the skyline, Skye continues to write and produce music that bridges vulnerability and exhilaration. Her work speaks to the dreamers, the wanderers, and anyone who’s ever felt both lost and found in the same moment.

When she’s not in the studio, Skye can be found sipping coffee at her favorite East Village café, exploring vintage record shops, or walking the streets of Manhattan at night, soaking in the inspiration that fuels her artistry.

With her signature style of lush synth layers and gut-punching lyrics, Skye Riley invites listeners into her world—a place where every beat tells a story, and every story makes you move.