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Kyle Forester

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Kyle Forester is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, and singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the band Crystal Stilts.[1]

Biography

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Born in New York,[2] Forester joined The Ladybug Transistor in 2006, participating in the recording of the Here Comes the Rain EP.[3] He joined Crystal Stilts that same year,[4] first appearing on record on the single "Love is a Wave".[5]

In 2009, Forester composed and recorded the soundtrack for the film Breaking Upwards.[6]

In April 2016, Forester was asked by Jarvis Taveniere to join the DIY pioneers Woods as a multi-instrumentalist focusing on Rhodes, saxophone and percussion. He accepted, but has chosen to miss important gigs to focus on his solo career.

On May 20, 2016, Forester released his debut solo album, Kyle Forester on Flying Moonlight Records.[7]

On February 21, 2020, he released a second solo album, entitled Hearts in Gardens.[8]

Selected discography

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As solo artist

  • Breaking Upwards (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2009)
  • Kyle Forester (2016)
  • Hearts in Gardens (2020)

With The Ladybug Transistor

With Crystal Stilts

With People

  • 3xaWoman (Telegraph Harp, 2014)

References

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  1. ^ "Kyle Forester – "Won't Go Crazy" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum.com. 2016-02-09. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  2. ^ "Kyle Forester Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Ladybug Transistor - Here Comes the Rain". Mergerecords.com. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  4. ^ Carlson, Jen. "Crystal Stilts, Band". Gothamist.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-08. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  5. ^ "Crystal Stilts - Love Is A Wave". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  6. ^ Wein, Daryl (2009-03-01). "Breaking Upwards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  7. ^ "Kyle Forester: Kyle Forester Review + Q&A". Pastemagazine.com. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  8. ^ "Hearts in Gardens - Kyle Forester | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.