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This redirect is about the musician who plays in the band Skeleteen. For the Kyle Justin who plays the theme tune for The Angry Video Game Nerd, see The Angry Video Game Nerd.
Kyle Justin Hamm

| Born = (1975-05-18) May 18, 1975 (age 49)
Johnson City, New York, U.S. | Died = | Origin = | Instrument = Guitar
Bass
Drums | Genre = Noise rock
Experimental rock
Indie rock
Heavy rock
| Occupation = Musician | Years_active = 1987–present | Label = Future Static
| Associated_acts = Skeleteen
Scarling.
The Studdogs
The UVs | URL = www.skeleteen.com | Notable_instruments = }}

Kyle Justin (born Kyle Justin Hamm May 18, 1975) is an American singer–songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who is best known for his bands Skeleteen and Dirty Barby as well as for his work in Los Angeles-based bands Scarling., The UV's, and the Orlando-based Studdogs.

Musical career

Currently, Kyle fronts the American rock band Skeleteen as singer–songwriter and guitarist. His previous bands included Dirty Barby (as singer–songwriter and multi-instrumentalist), The Studdogs (drummer), Scarling. (bassist), and The UV's (drummer).

Kyle Justin, Skeleteen at Star Shoes, 2005

Skeleteen 2002–Present

Main article: Skeleteen

Skeleteen is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. The current lineup consists of Kyle (vocals and guitar), Matthew Eilers (bass guitar), and Chase Manhattan (drums). The group was initially formed in Orlando, Florida. They are presently active. Skeleteen's style of rock music has been categorized as noise and experimental rock.[2] They have released one EP and one mini-album via Los Angeles-based independent record label Future Static.[3]

Kyle Justin, Dirty Barby at House of Blues (Orlando), 2001

Dirty Barby 1996–2003

Main article: Dirty Barby

Kyle co-founded Dirty Barby in Orlando, Florida in 1996 with friend George. Kyle served as lead songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The duo's cited inspiration to form Dirty Barby from other early-90's "punk" groups like Free Kitten, L7, Red Aunts and the Butthole Surfers.[4] They recorded their initial demos on a karaoke machine. "The music evolved haphazardly as they taught themselves to play and record."

Dirty Barby were notable in the Orlando music scene due to their onstage antics, punk attitude, and shocking behavior.[5][6] In 2001, the Orlando Weekly reported that, "the group's performances often turn into raging band vs. audience battles that border on out-and-out brawls. It's not uncommon to see band members dragged from the stage--in mid-song--or punches thrown. It's controlled chaos with very little control."[4]

The band's debut album Sleep When I'm Dead came out in October 2000 on their own DB Records.[7] The song Nothing's Real (written and performed by Kyle) was chosen to appear in feature film Vampire Clan, starring Drew Fuller of "Charmed" and "Blonde Ambition".[8] The film was based on the 1996 "vampire cult killings" that occurred in Central Florida.

Cheryl Lyndsey became a permanent member of Dirty Barby and co-wrote the groups last, unreleased album with Kyle. Dirty Barby began to dissolve in 2002; Kyle and Cheryl continued their songwriting relationship, forming Skeleteen.

Kyle Lime, Scarling. live at Curiosa (Los Angeles), 2004

Scarling. 2003–2004

Main article: Scarling.

Kyle played bass for Scarling. from 2003 to 2004 and went by Kyle Lime during his stint in the band.[2] In August 2004, the band was an opening act on The Cure's Curiosa Festival tour.[9] After the tour, he vacated his position in the band to pursue Skeleteen.

The Studdogs 2002–2003

Main article: The Studdogs

During his time in Dirty Barby, Kyle joined The Studdogs when they were in need of a replacement drummer. During his stint in The Studdogs he continued to go by the name Kyle Justin. He played with them for nearly a year and left due to his move to Los Angeles.

The UV's 2004–2005

In 2004, while playing bass for Skeleteen, Mia started her own punk rock. Kyle played drums to help get the group started. They filmed a live scene for the indie film Devil Girl in Los Angeles. He is credited on this film under the alias Kyle DeFluzio.

Ladyfest Orlando

Main article: Ladyfest

In a 2002 interview, Kyle described himself as "a longtime feminist."[10] Kyle led the organization of Ladyfest Orlando after reading a Bust Magazine article about the original Ladyfest that occurred in Olympia, Washington in 2000.[10] He curated the event on September 29, 2002. It featured over 30 female musicians, spoken word, visual and performance artists with proceeds donated to a number of local women's charities. Featured articles in the Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Weekly praise him as the only known male to have curated such an event.[10][11]

Discography

Skeleteen

  • 2009: Album, No Fun Intended (Future Static) — songwriter, guitar, bass, vocals, noise
    • 2009: Single, Gone (Future Static) — songwriter, guitar, bass, vocals, noise
  • 2009: EP, Bury the Seasons (remaster) (Future Static) — songwriter, guitar, bass, vocals, noise

Dirty Barby

  • 2000: Album, Sleep When I'm Dead (DB Records) — songwriter, drums, bass, guitar, vocals

The Studdogs

  • 2004: Album, The Gospel According to the Studdogs (Orange Recordings) — contributing writer

Soundtracks

Film Song Performer Contribution Year
Vampire Clan "Nothing's Real" Dirty Barby songwriter, all instruments, vocals 2002
Grindhouse Massacre "Falter" Skeleteen songwriter, guitars, vocals 2006

Compilations

  • Speed Demon: Vol. 11 — Dirty Barby, "LA Mental" (CD, Speed Demon Queerzine, 2000)[4]
  • Under the Radar: Volume I — Skeleteen, "She Comes Out (Dead Romantic)" (CD, Antidote Records, 2006)
  • The People In Your Neighborhood — Skeleteen, "Falter" (Digital, Sounds Like Tomorrow, 2008)

Filmography

  • Devil Girl (2007), film appearance as The UV's drummer under the name Kyle DeFluzio

Television

References

  1. ^ Douglas, Tommy. Kyle Justin interview, Sonic Emission{. March, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Lotkhamnga, Seraphina. Interview: Know Your LA Bands with Skeleteen. BeatCrave, February of 2009.
  3. ^ Deaton, Kenn. Future Static's official website.
  4. ^ a b c Krause, Derek. Old Dirty bastards, January 11, 2001.
  5. ^ Keleman, Matt. Jam Magazine, December 27, 1999[dead link].
  6. ^ Padgett, Mark. Dirty barstards[dead link], Orlando Weekly, September 14, 2000.
  7. ^ Zurowski, Carl. Sleep When I'm Dead.[dead link], Connections Magazine, October 2000.
  8. ^ Vampire Clan (film) sountrack tracklisting notes @ IMDb.com
  9. ^ MTV News, July 7, 2004.
  10. ^ a b c Frick, Jessica.[1] Orlando Weekly September 26, 2002.
  11. ^ Gray, Tyler.[2][dead link] Orlando Sentinel September 27, 2002.
  12. ^ Jack E. Jett's photogallery of previous Queer Edge guests. October 2005.
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