The viral steel band Opal in Sky let a 12-year-old design merch for them and put the proceeds towards her faculty fund.
The Canadian outfit shared a video on social media explaining how the collaboration with the younger artist, named Alyvia, got here to be. Simply forward of considered one of their performances, the lady approached them and held up a design she had drawn for them, prompting the members to introduce her to their supervisor.
The design featured the band’s identify written within the sky above a panorama with mountains, flowers and the solar and moon.
“I bear in mind considering to myself, This must be on a T-shirt, holy shit,” they recalled, including that their supervisor agreed.
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“So after some negotiations and permission from her mother and father, a brand new shirt was born. And this design will get even higher as a result of for each shirt bought, a portion of that goes into a university fund for Alyvia, as a result of she mentioned that she needs to go to college to study extra concerning the human mind and what makes it tick.”
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Not solely did they flip Alyvia’s design right into a T-shirt, but in addition a tank prime, lengthy sleeved shirt and a hoodie. It is referred to as “Misplaced Moon by Alyvia,” as a result of that is her favourite track by Opal in Sky. The costs for the gathering vary from $28 to $49.
“Alyvia found Opal in Sky throughout her nu-metal section whereas scrolling by YouTube Shorts. Her favourite track is ‘Misplaced Moon.’ She takes singing classes each Tuesday after college,” the product description on the band’s web site reads.
You may purchase one of the garments from Opal in the Sky’s online store now.
See the video beneath.
Who Are Opal in Sky?
Opal in Sky are a Canadian steel band led by twin brothers, Dylon and Tyson Opalinsky — which is the place their band identify is derived from. They’ve amassed fairly a big social media following each on TikTok and Instagram over the previous few years, demonstrating how constructing a model can assist younger bands share their music with a wider viewers.
“Their music is a mirrored image of their shared values and beliefs. They imagine that music has the ability to heal, uplift, and convey individuals collectively. They’re dedicated to creating music that’s each significant and pleasing, and their distinctive sound is a fusion of various kinds and influences,” the biography on their web site reads.
Comply with Opal in Sky on Instagram and Bandcamp.
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