Kevin Bard

Kevin Bard
Background information
Birth nameKevin Bard
Born1990 or 1991 (age 33–34)[1]
East Meadow, New York, United States
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2006–present
Formerly of

Kevin Bard (born 1990/1991) is an American multi-platinum songwriter and producer born in East Meadow, New York.[1][2] He is best known as the lead singer of Stereo Skyline and released their debut album Stuck on Repeat under Columbia Records.[1][3][4]

Career

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With Stereo Skyline, the group released two studio albums, Stuck on Repeat and The Good Life. In June 2009, the band had signed a record deal with Columbia Records.[5] In addition to Stereo Skyline, he formed a music project called Max & Simon with producer Blake Healy and Mark Rosas.[6]

Bard has composed and produced music for several different artists including Dan + Shay, Cody Simpson, Fitz and the Tantrums and Max and Harvey.[2] Bard has also produced music for brands such as Target, Logitech and Jeep.

Selected discography

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Artist Album Song Credit Notes
Parmalee X Blanco Brown Just The Way Just The Way[7][8] Songwriter RIAA Certified Platinum, Music Canada Certified Platinum, Number 1 Country Radio (Most played Song Country Radio 2021) Number 17 Hot A/C Radio, Number 2 Country Radio Australia[9]
Dan And Shay Obsessed How Not To[10] Songwriter RIAA Certified Platinum, Number 1 Country Radio[9]
We The Kings Somewhere Somehow Sad Song Songwriter RIAA Certified Platinum,[9] Charted 34 on Adult Pop Airplay for 9 weeks
Andy Grammer Monster Still Smiling Songwriter
Olivia O'Brien i should've fucked your brother i should've fucked your brother Songwriter
Redferrin Jack and Diet Coke Jack and Diet Coke Songwriter
Lakeview She Drove Me To A Bar Eyes Closed Songwriter
Alih Jey Más Que Más Que Songwriter Featured in national Target ad campaign
Roadhouse (feat. Jimmie Allen) Roadhouse Talking With Our Hands Songwriter
Cody Simpson Surfers Paradise Better Be Mind Songwriter
Temecula Road Fades Fades Songwriter
Fitz and The Tantrums All The Feels Ain't Nobody But Me Songwriter
Wayfarers Swimming in Stars Swimming in Stars Songwriter, Producer Featured in The Kissing Booth,[11] featured in national ad campaign for Logitech
Marc Scibilia On The Way On The Way Songwriter, Producer Featured in national Jeep campaign
Fitz and The Tantrums Fitz and The Tantrums Fadeback Songwriter
Max & Harvey Coming Soon EP Trade Hearts Songwriter
We The Kings So Far Just Keep Breathing Songwriter
Wayfarers Just Our Style Just Our Style Songwriter Featured in The Kissing Booth,[11] featured in national ad for FLIPP
The Summer Set Legendary Boomerang Songwriter
Jagwar Twin 33 Online Songwriter
Casadee Pope Thrive Thrive Songwriter
Jordan Harvey Alabama Girl Alabama Girl Songwriter, Producer
Cheat Codes and Adam Doleac One Night In Nashville We'll Break Up Songwriter, Producer
Jordan Harvey It Is What It Is Overnight Songwriter, Producer
Troy Cartwright Unlove You Unlove You Songwriter, Producer
Ryan and Rory Ryan and Rory Pour Decisions Songwriter, Producer

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tammy La Gorce (January 7, 2011). "Drawing a Crowd With Positive Pop". The New York Times. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Kevin Bard Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  3. ^ Morrissey, Janet (2018-10-14). "Need a Song for Your Commercial? Try These Campers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  4. ^ Landman, Gabriella (2010-08-08). "Stereo Skyline Builds Solid Foundation on 'Repeat'". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  5. ^ Jon Ableson (September 29, 2009). "Interview: Stereo Skyline - 29/09/09". Alter the Press. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  6. ^ @blakehealy (February 23, 2011). "Max & Simon have ad-itude. @kbarstereo @markrosas" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Newman, Melinda (2021-07-28). "How Parmalee Found Itself Back on Top After Eight Long Years". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  8. ^ ""Just The Way" Featuring Blanco Brown Marks Parmalee's First No.1 in Eight Years". American Songwriter. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  9. ^ a b c "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  10. ^ Roland, Tom (2016-10-25). "Dan + Shay's 'How Not To' A New Wrinkle In Duo's Playbook". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  11. ^ a b The Kissing Booth (2018) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-07-29