Kirby Lyle set out to steal the hearts of indie folk fans with his latest single, Carl’s Song, and affectingly succeeded. His ruggedly sweet Nashville charm resounds through the roots-rich expanse of Americana soul. With chords that wind around your rhythmic pulses with enough fervour to leave you attuned to the compassion within the panorama of a vignette trying to unravel the sorrow of the lyrical protagonist, it’s impossible not to be compelled by the breezy, kaleidoscopic melodies that will strip the weight from your wearied soul. With an intuitive understanding of the tolls we take on our own minds, Kirby Lyle is uniquely positioned as a singer-songwriter who can relate to you more than your closest friends. Based in Nashville, Lyle has spent over thirty years shaping his sound as a multi-instrumentalist and folk artist. After making a mark on the Chicago folk scene, he has performed across the US and Europe, from Carnegie Hall to Notre Dame Cathedral. Since embracing sobriety in 2021, he’s credited music with saving his life, and in return, he has poured that clarity and sense of purpose into his craft. Whether he’s conjuring the spirit of 60s folk or letting his classical training […]
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