Kevin Bard

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Kevin Bard
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Background information
Birth nameKevin Bard
Born1990or1991(age 32–33) [1]
East Meadow, New York, United States
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • producer
Instrument(s)
  • 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]

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Career

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

ArtistAlbumSongCreditNotes
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
LakeviewShe Drove Me To A BarEyes ClosedSongwriter
Alih JeyMás QueMás QueSongwriterFeatured in national Target ad campaign
Roadhouse (feat. Jimmie Allen)RoadhouseTalking With Our HandsSongwriter
Cody Simpson Surfers Paradise Better Be MindSongwriter
Temecula RoadFadesFadesSongwriter
Fitz and The Tantrums All The FeelsAin't Nobody But MeSongwriter
WayfarersSwimming in StarsSwimming in StarsSongwriter, ProducerFeatured in The Kissing Booth, [11] featured in national ad campaign for Logitech
Marc Scibilia On The WayOn The WaySongwriter, ProducerFeatured in national Jeep campaign
Fitz and The Tantrums Fitz and The Tantrums FadebackSongwriter
Max & Harvey Coming Soon EPTrade HeartsSongwriter
We The Kings So Far Just Keep BreathingSongwriter
WayfarersJust Our StyleJust Our StyleSongwriterFeatured in The Kissing Booth, [11] featured in national ad for FLIPP
The Summer Set LegendaryBoomerangSongwriter
Jagwar Twin 33 OnlineSongwriter
Casadee Pope Thrive ThriveSongwriter
Jordan HarveyAlabama GirlAlabama GirlSongwriter, Producer
Cheat Codes and Adam DoleacOne Night In NashvilleWe'll Break UpSongwriter, Producer
Jordan HarveyIt Is What It IsOvernightSongwriter, Producer
Troy Cartwright Unlove YouUnlove YouSongwriter, Producer

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