Written by Richardson and fellow Canadians Andrew Allen and Grammy-nominated Jeff Dawson (who also produced), “Can You Hear Me” is a song about living boldly and following your inspirations. It’s his first new music since 2019 and the first of three planned singles to land from his debut album, “Louder Than Words”, which arrives later this year.
Based in Vancouver, Kyle has also written with many artists, including superstar Carly Rae Jepsen, WCMA-nominated DYLN, and rising star Garrett Neiles, Besides releasing his own material, he’s also served as a guest vocalist, including Bobina’s 2016 single, “Love is the Answer” and its accompanying remixes, which have earned over 1.5 million streams on Spotify.
Kyle Richardson brings a smooth vocal delivery and deep emotional arcs to a soulful modern pop sound. Writing heartfelt songs that channel past experiences and emotions, he delivers melody-driven, lyrically-rich music that is relatable, hopeful, and empowering.
Born in Vancouver, Kyle grew up in Vernon, British Columbia, where he took an initial liking to the sweet sounds of Stevie Wonder and later found himself drawn to the emotion-heavy pop songwriting of John Mayer, Colbie Caillat, and John Legend. While taking his first steps as a songwriter in high school, he excelled as a vocalist in several local talent contests, including Funtastics Battle of the Bands and was the second runner-up in Okanagan Star Search.
As a young adult, Kyle returned to Vancouver in 2011 to develop his sound further and follow his career ambitions. He soon found a mentor in Grammy-nominated writer-producer Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, State of Shock, Kelly Rowland), who has been a trusted collaborator ever since.
Kyle’s first slate of singles – “Bleed Forever”, “Pain Killer”, and “So Hot It Hurts” – introduced him to listeners through Canadian radio play and sync placements on the likes of “Degrassi: The Next Generation” and “The LA Complex”.
On his way to finding his own distinct sound, Kyle has gained recognition in additional music industry corners. As a featured vocalist, he performed with Will K and Gazzo in 2014 on “Forth and Back”, and for Bobina’s “Love is the Answer” in 2016, which has gained over 1.5 million Spotify streams. As a songwriter, Carly Rae Jepsen, Andrew Allen, DYLN, Laurell, and Garrett Neiles are among his credits. A proud member of Vancouver’s LGBTQIA+ music community, Kyle has become a loyal Pride performer at related events – highlighted most recently through a show at New West Pride in 2019.
After an industry hiatus to reassess his sound and purpose, Kyle reconnected with Jeff Dawson to win the LG 104.3’s vanCOVER contest for covering Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” – and the two teamed up on the well-liked 2019 single, “Christmas Time This Year” while laying the groundwork for an album.
Newly-reinvigorated and poised to re-emerge as a seasoned songwriter and crafty pop vocalist, Kyle has used the solitude of the pandemic to put the finishing touches on his 2023 debut album, “Louder Than Words”. With three planned singles up first – beginning with “Can You Hear Me” – Kyle Richardson is ready to unleash new music that he loves and leave a lasting message of positivity.
