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"Ken "Rocks""

AltRok Radio Station -DJ, Sean Carolan- via email, “(Ken) rocked, actually - and not in a way that comes close to cliche, which is generally the deal killer for me when I'm listening to someone who "rocks"”

- AltRok Radio


"Ken "makes the grade""

KSWI Radio Station, Atlantic, IA, Brian Joens - "I really like him" “I dug Ken Hyland. Solid rock always makes the grade.”
- Radio KSWI, Atlantic, IA


""Very catchy - love it""

Radio Station WPBZ, West Palm, Jeremy Colark - via email, (Kiss In The Middle) “It’s a very catchy rock song with a great hook! Love It.”
- Radio Station WPBZ


""Glad I checked it out""

WKZQ, Myrtle Beach, DJ Mason Brazelle - spun “Kiss in the Middle” again!!! Says, after thanking him for spins, Glad to do it. "I like his album...glad I checked it out.”
- Radio WKZQ, Myrtle Beach


""a fantastic singer/songwriter""

December 4th, 2007
“Indy Rock, Indy Rock, Indy Rock” begins to fill the air as the crowd’s chant rises in volume, pitch and intensity. “Indy Rock, Indy Rock, Indy Rock” increases until soon nothing else can be heard, and the roar blots out all other thought. It is apparent that we need to put on some indy rock…

And who better to fill that need than Ken Hyland? This guy is great! He is a fantastic singer/songwriter, cranking out some wonderful tunes and he’s independent, to boot! Ken started out as a DJ spinning hip hops beats, but before long, he started replacing the sounds with his own and before anyone could say “wow” he was his own full band.

We’re really happy to have Ken in our playlist and rotation, and we’re spinning two of his tunes from his Self Portrait album: his new single Kiss In The Middle and I Miss Your Coffee (because it is a neat tune and we like it!)

So, thanks, Ken, for helping keep the crowd in check and providing us all with your music. And a great big thanks to Notorious Liz for sending Ken our way!

As always,
Enjoy!
david - Radiofreedavid.com


Discography

Releases available at all major online stores/websites:
"Somersault - Single" (Rough Mix)
"Day N Nite - Single" (cover song)
"Self Portrait" (13 original songs)
"Line of Movement" (12 original songs)
"Pencil Drawings" (12 original songs)
"Framed" (12 original songs)
"California Died -Single"
"Turbulence - WWE Wrestler Theme Song - EP" (3 original songs)

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In a city that's seen everything, Ken Hyland has found a way to stand out in Los Angeles. It's not so much when Hyland takes the stage with his acoustic guitar when they begin to turn their heads, but rather when they cast their eyes on his backing band - a vintage 1982 Conion C-100F - a relic from his days as a hip-hop obsessed dj.

While Hyland's east coast musical roots include hip-hop, the roots of his family tree are firmly intrenched in Irish soil and include country music superstar Eddie Rabbit. Best known for 1980's "Drivin' my Life Away," Rabbit is a cousin of Hyland's.

Hyland's latest recorded release, Self Portrait, debuted at #12 on the FMQB singles charts and remains in the top 25 albums and many best-of-2008 lists for legions of internet fans worldwide. Built on a solid foundation of folk/rock and sprinkled with a dash of hip-hop backbeat and indie rock attitude, Self Portrait is a great listen for those looking for something a bit different then the current paint-by-number Top 40 offers.

A prolific songwriter, Self Portrait is a mere drop in the bucket from the always-busy Hyland, who moved to the west coast from his South Jersey home two years ago. Hyland has recently completed two more solo albums, remixed and released three versions of his custom-made theme song for WXW wrestler "Mike Flyte," scored the music for an international commercial for a krav maga, self-defense and fitness organization (Krav Maga Worlwide), composed, performed, and produced the dramatic underscore to the independent film "A Moment in Purgatory" and is currently working on the film's soundtrack to be released in May 2009.

Biography by Terry Mullins, Thrill Magazine