MP3: "Lov3r" via Filter Magazine
MP3 & Stream: "You Always Make Me Smile (Remix!)" & more via KyleAndrews.com

Today marks the beginning of Kyle Andrews mania on the web with the debut of his world record breaking video for "You Always Make Me Smile" premiering on the front page of YouTube this morning. With 120,000 balloons and 4000 people, the video sought to set a new Guinness world record for largest water balloon fight.

Kyle Andrews' new EP, KANGAROO, is out today on Elephant Lady Records. The songwriter has enjoyed a recent abundance of interest and new fans with the placement of his jaunty tune "You Always Make Me Smile" playing an integral part of Holiday Inn's "Stay You" advertising campaign. Airing heavily on international television and online, there are many different versions of the ad with all of them using "You Always Make Me Smile" as the central theme throughout each commercial. The single (available now) is a taste of the warm, summery pop on his new six-song EP.

Like all of Kyle's work, KANGAROO is addictively catchy with measured doses of pulsing synths and drum machines, but it belies an endearing homespun sweetness that stands out among DIY songwriters/producers. Recorded entirely in his bedroom, KANGAROO is Andrews' fifth release following a string of other successful, self-produced full-lengths and EPs. Kyle made his mark in 2006 with his first full-length, Amos in Ohio. NPR syndicated station WXPN dubbed it "instantly memorable...packed with infectious hooks" and Kyle promptly answered the praise the following year with a seven song EP entitled Find Love, Let Go. NPR had high praise for his 2009 release Real Blasty describing it as "...an upbeat album for sad people who just want to dance...Andrews pulls it off by pairing his angst with bright electro-pop rhythms and irresistible hooks."

Kyle Andrews will hit the road this fall in support of KANGAROO and has shared the stage with The Submarines, The Morning Benders, Josh Rouse and Peter Bjorn and John in the past. His live show is full of energy and not to be missed - a first round of fall dates have been announced and more dates will be revealed soon.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Aug 31 - New York, NY @ Cake Shop
Sept 1 - Baltimore, MD @ Cyclops
Sept 2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Manhattan Room
Sept 3 - Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge (sponsored by Lighting 100 WRLT)
Sept 4 - Nashville, TN @ Grimey's (in-store performance)
Sept 4 - Chattanooga, TN @ JJ's Bohemia
Sept 8 - Louisville, KY @ TBD
Sept 9 - Bloomington, IN @ 902's
Sept 10 - Chicago, IL @ Mayne Stage
Sept 11 - Evansville, IN @ Duck Inn
Sept 24 - Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle
Oct 1 - Nashville, TN @ Next Big Nashville
Oct 20 - New York, NY @ CMJ

"an addictively catchy EP bursting with synths, drum machines and Kyle's forgiving vocals, Kangaroo will hook you on your first listen." Filter Magazine

"A caffeine-riddled energetic blast full of feel-good pop songwriting." Redefine Magazine

"Kyle Andrews' most recent release proves that angry isn't always the answer. The album is six tracks long and combine together to form a genuine pick-me-up." Stereo Subversion