Bio
Skyelar is an independent music project from singer, songwriter, and producer Jaklien Verham, based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Jaklien spent many years performing with various bands as a singer throughout the Netherlands and, in 2013, performed at the world-famous Paradiso in Amsterdam with her last band, Rumours, as part of the Pinguin Radio annual music festival.
Following her true path, Jaklien studied Music Theory and History at The Schumann Academy in Utrecht, complementing her course with studies in Music Production, and began composing her unique brand of inspirational music during this time.
Founded in 2017, Skyelar is the culmination of her musical career, combining soaring vocals with brooding, atmospheric compositions that draw you into her cinematic and richly textured world. Working with session musicians from Europe and the US, her songs are written, arranged, and produced from her home studio.
On April 22, 2022, Skyelar released her debut album *Lucid Dreaming*. Earlier single releases received positive responses from reviewers worldwide, including *Rolling Stone* Brazil. Her music has been featured on several Spotify playlists and played on Pinguin Radio’s main indie stream in the Netherlands.
Currently, Jaklien is working on new music for her second album, with the first releases expected in the summer. Alongside this, she is actively developing a portfolio for media music, further expanding her artistic vision into the world of film and storytelling.