TC.KYLIE’s explosive stage presence and mastery of the keyboard and synth keytar have made her a standout artist, drawing inspiration from the likes of Shaun Martin and Robert Glasper. Her music dives headfirst into the world of Japanese acid jazz, influenced by bands such as Fox Capture Plan, Jabberloop, Toconoma, Jizue, and Bohemianvoodoo, and electrifies her sound infusing elements reminiscent of Sega and Nintendo gaming classics.
Before embarking on her musical journey, TC.KYLIE was a news documentary journalist in Hong Kong, where she brought stories to life amidst politically charged landscapes. Her leap into music has been marked by notable achievements, including her track "30% Soaked," masterfully mixed by Golden Melody Award-winning producer Howe, earning an official selection at the 2023 Toronto International Music Video Festival. Her single "My Last Grief" also made waves, landing a spot on the shortlist for the 2022 Japan Indies Music Awards.
Fronting her band Choku, TC.KYLIE has earned consecutive Tone Music Award nominations, placing in both the Top 10 Hits and Annual Music Video Awards. In 2024, she headlined the EFG London Jazz Festival and supported Butcher Brown at a sold-out Jazz Café show. Her instrumental album, recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios and Lightship 95, features a reimagined "Merry-Go-Round of Life" by Joe Hisaishi and was released on limited-edition colored vinyl to international acclaim.
TC.KYLIE’s debut EP, RE:birth Resurrection, has garnered enthusiastic international media and radio attention, cementing her as a rising force in the jazz fusion genre. The project’s emotionally resonant storytelling and genre-fluid approach have sparked acclaim from critics and broadcasters across continents. In the UK, TheAlternative9 included the EP in their "9 Key Picks," while Wordplay Magazine praised its emotive ambition and modern jazz vocabulary. In Italy, Fano24 spotlighted TC.KYLIE’s fusion of Hong Kong, Japanese, and British musical aesthetics.
RE:birth Resurrection has ignited airwaves across more than 10 countries, with top stations in the UK, France, Spain, the US, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Italy, and Australia adding tracks from the EP to their playlists. This global embrace underscores TC.KYLIE’s electrifying blend of technical prowess, cultural fusion, and raw emotional depth, cementing her as a trailblazer in modern jazz fusion. France’s BenzineMag handpicked "Rebirth" for their elite playlist, while Germany’s 15Questions.net dove deep into her creative world with an exclusive interview unpacking her compositional genius and cultural roots. In Japan, the influential Heavy Pop (SIN23OU) blog spotlighted her in a bold feature, hailing her as a rising force in the nation’s cutting-edge jazz and instrumental scene.
Looking ahead, TC.KYLIE is set to perform at SXSW London and the Hyper Japan Festival 2025, following recent appearances at the Hanwell Hootie Festival and PizzaExpress Live. She will continue her Asia tour with new dates to be announced, further solidifying her presence on the international stage.
Fans can listen to RE:birth Resurrection on Spotify and check out more of TC.KYLIE’s content on Instagram.
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