Bobby Kidd

'BREAKING ME DOWN' E.P NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

Hailing from the Land Down Under, Australia, Bobby Kidd possesses a talent for creating powerful pop-rock melodies that are instantly memorable and enjoyable.In order to learn as much about music as he could, Bobby started working at a local music studio in Wollongong, a town just south of Sydney. It was in this environment that inspired him to sing, write songs and learn the guitar, piano and drums.He then auditioned as a Keyboard Player and Backing Vocalist for the rock outfit ‘The Love Vandals’ who later become known as ‘World Star’. After 2 years of solid gigging around Sydney and the Illawarra the band recorded their first album, which attracted management. ‘World Star’ was featured on a Compilation CD of up and coming artists for the UK magazine, ‘Frontier’. ‘World Star’ enjoyed commercial airplay both locally and across the UK and Europe.Bobby decided it was time to break out on his own. Using the knowledge and experience he obtained from his days working in the recording studio he bought some home recording equipment and became serious about writing new songs. Some of his earlier works were picked up by two local FM radio stations and were rotated on the Hot 30 Countdown.He became involved in the National Musicoz Competition in 2002, a national initiative dedicated to seeking out, recognizing and encouraging the talents of unsigned and independent artists. That earned him several nominations and awards through this competition over several years, leading to the opportunity to showcase his songs at Luna Park in Sydney in front of 850 radio and industry execs.Now looking to expand his musical presence elsewhere in the world, Bobby Kidd is a musical powerhouse that deserves a listen.** REVIEWS **** Bobby Kidd "Breaking Me Down" E.P Review by www.indierockreviews.com“Bobby Kidd has the name, the face, and the voice of a rock star. But still, his appeal goes beyond that, and there is much more to this kid than meets the eye. With a driving passion for music which is almost palpable in his traditional style of rock with a big infusion of pop and loads of catchy hooks and guitar riffs, The Kidd's music will stay in your head long after the 6 track EP comes to an end - all too soon.With a steady background in music that includes piano, guitar, drums and vocals it's clear that this has put him in a position to write songs in a very specific style, which is true to who Bobby Kidd is. Devoid of the imitation that riddles the mainstream industry, he is faithful to his own musical beat and the product is a breath of fresh air.Honest, organic, and inspiring music that sings the all too important songs of love and loss and self discovery in a voice that has universal appeal - pure rock anthems.”** Bobby Kidd "Breaking Me Down" E.P Review by Scotty Rock www.maytherockbewithyou.comMarch 1, 2009“In the music landscape that we have now come to know and unwillingly accept here in Australia, Bobby Kidd is a prime example of its legacy. In an ideal world, Bobby Kidd should be a rockstar of the highest order and probably 20 years ago he could of been.With the 6 track EP ‘Breaking Me Down’, Bobby has delivered a bunch of songs that whilst may have a sense of familiarity, clearly define Bobby Kidd the singer and songwriter. With high quality production courtesy of Lindsay Rimes, each song will take you on it’s own journey of love, loss and discovery.Opening track ‘Everytime You’re Near’ typifies what the music of Bobby Kidd is all about. Big hooks, guitar riffs, awesome vocal delivery, lyrically honest and mature, that comforting sense of familiarity, yet something unique all the same.Radio friendly indeed this EP is with every song capable of slotting in perfectly amongst a playlist featuring the likes of the Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, Bon Jovi, Nickleback, Sixx AM and Shinedown.With each song featuring a memorably melody line, it’s obvious Bobby Kidd is well versed in the art of ‘songwriting’. It’s so simple, yet so often overlooked, that the way into a listener’s head can often be as simple as melody, melody and more melody. Yeah we know it’s a cliché, but we guarantee these songs will be stuck in your head long after they have finished. Look no further than ‘Just A Memory’ and ‘Why’.Title track ‘Breaking Me Down’ and ‘No Longer My Own’ ebb and flow showcasing some killer vocals that express the emotion of the lyrics, topped off with some grandiose string and song arrangements. Now this kind of stuff you are unlikely to get from your latest Australian Idol or mass produced record label next best thing.With a work ethic of knowing that you have to get out and play live to get anywhere, time will tell whether Bobby Kidd will pop up in a town near you, whether it be playing a show or radio. Armed with the songs, the live performance and the looks, combined with the power of some good old fashioned word of mouth, there may be a flickering hope that Bobby’s time is yet to come.‘Breaking Me Down’ is available at an ITUNES store near you and tracks off the EP can be heard at the official Bobby Kidd myspace page.”*Song Reviews by www.taxi.com*'Everytime You're Near'“Has a cool radio friendly and powerful vocal track with a good chorus and some excellent song dynamics as well. Tight solid track. The arrangement flows smoothly from section to section and feels very satisfying emotionally. Your voice sounds very expressive. Oh, and did I mention that the song also has a really engaging melody line?! Well, it does. Great stuff. Very commercial sounding. Lyrics are meaningful and develop the story line. Well written song. Nicely done.”'Breaking Me Down'“You make excellent use of dynamics on this track, which actually allows for the performance to sound more emotionally engaging. The arrangement feels very cohesive, and the lyrical theme sincere. The vocal performance is killer. I especially love when you dig into those soaring high notes in the choruses. Sounds really dramatic. The string arrangement helps emphasize emotion in those sections as well.”'No Longer My Own'“Here again, killer arrangement, a tight ensemble performance, an expressive sounding vocal, and very memorable melodically.”“Nice work - To know you is to have heard your songs. Each of the songs have positive & inspiring lyrics that show you to be a passionate & caring person. It sounds like you put your heart into your music, with close attention paid to the details of your songs. It's hard to deny the quality of these arrangements, and as I've mentioned previously in this critique, each of the performances sound emotionally engaging and dramatic. Vocal performances are emotionally engaging, and do a great job in communicating the essence of the lyric. Excellent voice as well. The songs are also memorable melodically, your arrangement flows smoothly from start to finish, and the performance sound and feel very dramatic. The musicianship on these tracks is consistently impressive, with each player delivering parts that help to support the song, without any overplaying. Each of these tunes seems like it could fit in on today's radio.”