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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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WHAT IT IS: Known for his smooth falsetto, Fort Lauderdale-bred Kyle Dion interweaves R&B, soul, pop and indie. The rising artist already has a slew of collabs, including co-writing Kali Uchis’ “Your Teeth in My Neck,” and appearing on “Play Too Much” with UMI & DUCKWRTH, “Purr” with Kari Faux and “Placebo” with Ja Rule. His up-coming EP, IMJCT (12/8), features focus track “Kissy,” while a new album is expected in summer 2024. Dion will also hit the road with a headlining tour and festivals to be announced.
ALBUM: IMJCT (EP)
RELEASE DATE: 12/8
SINGLE: “Let’s Get it On” and “Kissy” (12/8)
LIVE: Headlining L.A., NYC and London shows in spring; summer festivals to be announced; U.S. headline tour this fall
INTERNET: 500k+ monthly Spotify listeners, 212k+ followers; 25m+ streams in the past 12 months; “Let’s Get it On” dance trend growing across socials; added to playlists like Spotify’s New Music Friday, lowkey, R&B Weekly, R&B Rising, Make Out Jams, Vanguard, day 1, Alt&B, more
PRESS: FADER, Pitchfork, Vibe, more
BOOKING: Brandon Hughes/Revel Talent Alliance
PUBLISHING: The Arts Pit/
Kobalt (ASCAP)
MANAGEMENT: Lauren Camp/
On Record