Hi! My name is KAYKO, and I'm an artist whose music blends pop punk, synth pop, and musical theatre. All I've ever wanted to do was write songs, and perform them for people who want to have a musical experience. I think we're living in some difficult mental times, and music helps us process. I want to write songs that equally help us dance and feel awesome, but also help us process our sadness that we carry through our most difficult times.
AKA: Happy Songs with Sad Words :)
I started playing piano when I was 3 years old. My parents really said "start em young." I grew up playing classical music, but my eyes really lit up when I got a hold of my mom's 80's rock cds like Bon Jovi & Journey. Soon after I started writing my own songs and was instantly hooked. There was no feeling in the world then finding the perfect music & lyric to process what you're feeling. Flash forward to 2023 I was trying to make my way as an artist & writer in Nashville, TN when my friend asks me to play piano for her American Idol audition. Before I know it, I'm sitting in front of Katy Perry who's asking me to play her a song. I couldn't believe it. I take a deep breath and I play the song that would forever change my life: "Time Of Your Life". Katy stands up, gives me a golden ticket, and I take that ticket all the way to the Top 10.
When I got eliminated, I got so many messages saying "I'm so sorry you got eliminated." But the truth is, I was elated. The goal was never to win American Idol, the goal was always to perform my original music to anyone who wanted to hear. And so I took the momentum that I had from the show, and I went on a 50 city tour to take my music all around the country. It was everything I've ever wanted. My dreams came true right before my eyes. And now that I got a taste of what that feels like, I just want to create even more music. I am about to release my debut album and embark on an even bigger tour than I ever thought could be possible. All Independent. No Label. Just me & some friends that make music cause we think it's cool. If you're still reading at this point, I just want to say a huge thank you for your support thus far, and I'm so excited for this next chapter. Stay Tuned :)
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