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Kyle Even
Birth nameKyle Even
Born (1985-09-21) September 21, 1985 (age 39)
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States
Years active2007–2019
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
Formerly ofBreathe Carolina

Kyle Even (born September 21, 1985)[1] was an American electronic music artist from Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He is best known as the former co-vocalist for Breathe Carolina before departing the group in 2013 to be with his family after having his first child.[2]

Early life

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Even was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States on September 21, 1985. He was raised in Littleton, Colorado.[3] Even was introduced to alternative rock by an older stepbrother. Even sang in choir while he was in middle school. He attended and graduated from Chatfield High School.[4][5] Before joining Breathe Carolina, Even performed in the band Rivendale and released an EP called, Portrait of Shadows.[1] He met and befriended Breathe Carolina member David Schmitt at a battle of the bands competition.[6] Even had worked as a photographer before quitting to form Breathe Carolina.[7]

Career

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Even joined Breathe Carolina after being asked by David Schmitt in 2007. They began recording songs on the music-creating software GarageBand.[8] The duo signed with Rise Records and released their debut studio album, It's Classy, Not Classic on September 16, 2008.[9] On August 18, 2009, they released their second studio album, Hello Fascination via Fearless Records.[10] Their third studio album Hell Is What You Make It, was released on July 12, 2011, which was the last album Even was featured with the band.

In 2013, Even released a single with German-American singer Beatrice Brigitte called "Are You Listening". Even was also featured in a rap song, "Hillbillary" by rapper Stug Fent. In October 2013, Even left the group to be with his family after having his first child.[2]

Personal life

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In 2012, Even along with Schmitt teamed up with Blush and started their own clothing line.[11] After leaving the group, Even played professional golf in 2018.[12]

Discography

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with Breathe Carolina

Main article: Breathe Carolina discography

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Album
"Are You Listening"[13]
(with Beatrice Brigitte) 		2013 Non-album single
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Title Year Album
"Here I Am"[14]
(Beatrice Brigitte featuring Kyle Even) 		2019 Non-album single

Guest appearances

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Title Year Album
"All For You"
(Kill Paradise featuring Kyle Even of Breathe Carolina) 		2009 The Second Effect
"Hillbillary"[15]
(Stug Fent featuring Kyle Even) 		2013 Saturday Morning

References

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  1. ^ a b Alternative Press, Issue No. 285. April 2011. p. 54.
  2. ^ a b Cassie Whitt (October 15, 2013). "Kyle Even leaves Breathe Carolina". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Michael Roberts (August 6, 2009). "Breathe Carolina's Kyle Evans discusses the joys and dangers of the Warped Tour". Westword. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Bridges, Sally (June 14, 2009). "Broomfield band to get Warped". Broomfield Enterprise. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  5. ^ Michael Roberts (August 5, 2009). "Q&A with Kyle Even of Breathe Carolina". Westword. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  6. ^ Michael Roberts (December 24, 2009). "The Joys and Dangers of Breathe Carolina". Dallas Observer. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  7. ^ Behe, Rege (February 10, 2009). "Breathe Carolina's fan response left band breathless". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  8. ^ Ramirez, Miriam (August 14, 2008). "BAND PROFILE: Breathe Carolina". The Monitor. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
  9. ^ "Breathe Carolina post full album stream". Alternative Press. September 1, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  10. ^ "Breathe Carolina post album trailer". Alternative Press. August 6, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  11. ^ "Breathe Carolina On Las Vegas Debauchery & More (Video)". Buzznet. July 2, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  12. ^ "Kyle Even #112655". Professional Disc Golf Association. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  13. ^ "Are You Listening - Single by Kyle Vs Beatrice". Apple Music. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "Here I Am (feat. Kyle Even) - Single by Beatrice Brigitte". Apple Music. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  15. ^ "Saturday Morning - Stug Fent". Apple Music. Retrieved February 1, 2023.