Biography
Amanda Kind is a pop rock singer songwriter from White Rock, BC in Canada.
Amanda Kind has a passion for the emotional songwriting, visceral lyrics and dynamic rhythms of artists like Kelly Clarkson, Fiona Apple, Alanis Morrisette, Sarah McLachlan and Joan Jett.
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Her new album "hello heartache" is the perfect sonic antidote to the love bug. This eclectic album blends elements of rock, R&B, folk, jazz, country and alternative all under a pop umbrella. The songs are a diverse mix of driving rock tunes and mysterious ballads with catchy hooks and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that appeal to Top-40 and alternative rock lovers alike.
"hello heartache" was produced by Nick Iden at Brixton Studios, co-produced and mixed by Dan Boweyat dB Audio Productions, co-produced by Steve Lehmann at Lehmann music, and mastered by Scott Lake at Metalworks Studios. The album features some notable guest artists including KW Symphony trumpet player Larry Larson, Western Swing Authority fiddle player Shane Guse, singer Sarrah Scott, drummers Mike Holtom and Chris Pstka and bass player Chris Idenas well as pianists Michael Brown and Allister Bradley.
After spending her teenage years obsessed with Green Day and Mariah Carey, Amanda Kind left her home sweet home of White Rock, BC to pursue her music career in the big apple. After performing across Canada as well as parts of the US and Europe, she finally settled in Waterloo, ON. Her efforts in the Waterloo Region arts community have garnered her a KW Arts Award, the Rogers Television Woman of the Year Award and recognition as one of the region's Top 40 Under 40.
Amanda has performed in a variety of musical styles and genres, finding professional success in vocal jazz, musical theatre and classical music as well as her first love, pop rock. Her vivacious personality and stage presence make her a crowd-pleaser in live performances.
An avid songwriter, Amanda is a proud member of the Society Of Composers, Authors And Music Publishers Of Canada (SOCAN) and the Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC).
More about Amanda Kind on her official website www.amandakind.com.
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