Backstory:
Arctic Park is a quartet who hails from the frosty expanses of Anchorage, Alaska. Band members Josh, Max, Ryan, and Leo were childhood friends who spent their younger years exploring the wilderness of their home state, learning about the beauty and harshness of nature. One day, they stumbled upon an abandoned cabin in the woods with some old musical instruments. They decided to give these instruments a new lease on life, and that’s how Arctic Park was born.
Their music draws heavily from their shared experiences and the landscapes they grew up in. They initially started as a fun project, performing for their friends in the local pubs and participating in the local festivals. However, their unique blend of music quickly gained traction and caught the attention of a local record label, launching their professional journey in the music industry.
Genre:
Indie Folk Rock
Title:
Cold Northern Skies
Full song lyrics:
Verse 1:
[Am] Underneath the [G] stars so bright
[C] In the cold Alaskan [Em] night
[Am] Dreams take [G] flight, out of [C] sight
[Em] Under the cold northern [Am] skies
Chorus:
[Am] Oh, sing to me, [G] cold northern skies
[C] Of rugged mountains [Em] and lullabies
[Am] Tell your tales, [G] the truth and lies
[Em] Under the cold northern [Am] skies
Verse 2:
[Am] Whispering winds [G] tell stories old
[C] Of the brave, the young and [Em] bold
[Am] In your vastness, [G] we unfold
[Em] Under the cold northern [Am] skies
Chorus:
[Am] Oh, sing to me, [G] cold northern skies
[C] Of rugged mountains [Em] and lullabies
[Am] Tell your tales, [G] the truth and lies
[Em] Under the cold northern [Am] skies
Testimonial:
Arctic Park’s favorite fan, Sam “Frosty” Henderson, says, “Arctic Park is my favorite band because their music tells stories. Stories of the wilderness, stories of the north, stories of home. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s deeply connected to the roots. I’ve been to every single one of their concerts and own every album because their music speaks to my soul. It’s like a journey back to the roots, back to the wilderness, back home. Arctic Park is more than just a band to me, they are the soundtrack of my life.”