The Scheme – aptly named due to their constant need to always have the
next big plan – are smartly defining a name for themselves on the
international music scene as ‘the band to watch’. Their distinct
voices, arrangements, musicianship and talent for writing bloody good
songs, are the reason why their first track notched up over 400,000 hits
on youtube; and that was before their publicity machine even kicked
into gear! Their loyal fans, dubbed ‘Schemers’, are clearly making sure
that their band get the exposure they truly deserve.
Welcome Kris, Kyle and Aleskey; who together form the perfect package
of The Scheme. Each are formidable vocalists in their own right, but the
harmonies their voices create are truly off the hook. Blending into a
distinctive sound that’s somewhere betwixt The Script meets Lawson,
these boys are creating a vibe like no other musical fusion out there.
Look beyond the hoards of screaming fans and enviable jaw-dropping image
and you’ll find a solid 3-piece whose melodies and lyrics are
comparable to some of the best in the business.
Despite their youth, The Scheme have many years of experience in the
music business. Kyle began classical piano training at 10 and joined his
first band at 16, Kris took the lead in a school musical at the tender
age of 6 and joined his first band at 15, whilst Aleksey picked up his
first guitar at the age of 12 and was instantly given the guitar solo in
his school’s production of ‘We Will Rock You’.
Having dabbled in numerous day jobs including waiting at Burger King,
right through to scrubbing coach floors, the boys have always had one
single plan: to write, produce and perform music. That’s been their
single-minded ambition, the plan of a lifetime - which is why their
name, The Scheme, is so apt.
Writing and co-writing all their own music, their songs are organic
with a spine-tingling acoustic vibe. Fused with the heartfelt lyrics
that are poignant and invoke an emotional response, these boys are
creating catchy musical masterpieces that audiences are clambering
after.
Musical chemistry can’t be manufactured and discovering friendship that
comes hand-in-hand with talent and outstanding musical ability is
almost impossible – almost! The Scheme are the lucky ones as a
fortuitous meeting at Tileyard Recording Studios led Kris (from
Liverpool) to form an instant bond with Orlando born, Kyle. Previously,
Kyle had made a name for himself on a US show called ‘Big In America’
(which gave him an almighty and loyal fan base); whilst Kris had been in
many bands and perfected his craft on the live music circuit. In late
2012, Kris and Kyle met at a studio in London and there, The Scheme was
born.
The Scheme based themselves in Berlin to begin songwriting their early
tracks and very quickly an entire catalogue of songs had been written.
With
INFLUENCES
ranging
the full spectrum from The Script, The Beatles, One Republic, Coldplay,
Queen, right through to Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Jill Scott
and Alicia Keyes it becomes clear how The Scheme have created a sound so
different and fresh. As a band there’s no ‘front man’, no ‘lead’ – each
of these boys are an individual supreme talent who have discovered that
it’s their combined mix that makes them unique. Individually they’re
good, together The Scheme are unmistakably brilliant.
The Scheme cut an awesome image, with a sound and talent strong enough
to make them as good as they look. The band have even generated
impressive brand attention from the likes of Lacoste Footwear, Crafter
Guitars, Redwing
SHOES,
All Saints, Boo Hoo, Gibson Guitars, Penfield, and Firetrap - all of
whom have either shown the band support and/or gifted clothing. For a
band set to release their debut album later this year, things don’t get
better than this!
