KYLE MARCO
Multi-genre Musician and General Weirdo
KYLE MARCO is a multi-instrument musician who plays in a wide array of genres and playstyles.
Based in Christchurch, KYLE MARCO has been involved in the local music scene since 2016, and has since played with a wide range of local acts such as Soul Rehab, Etheran, Fiona Dead, JINX, and Cherry Red, to name a few.
Proficient primarily on guitar, KYLE MARCO also dabbles in drums/percussion, bass guitar, flute, and piano.
KYLE MARCO
Multi-genre Musician and General Weirdo
Music has been a big part of KYLE MARCO‘s life ever since he as been exposed to it, taking him through the good times as well as bad.
Hailing from the Philippines and moving to New Zealand in 2012, Kyle ‘KYLE MARCO’ Andales’ influences span from radio pop and RnB all the way to hardcore metal and djent. Self-teaching himself guitar at 13 for mandatory music classes, he has steadily honed his chops through playing and listening to a diverse range of genres, namely bands and artists like Paramore, Beartooth, Billie Eilish, and Daniel Caesar to name a few.
KYLE MARCO was heavily involved in music throughout high-school in Oamaru and in the local music scene in Christchurch. In Oamaru, he was involved in the then-notable local band Kudos with his friends from school. The band placed first in the Timaru Smokefree Rockquest regional both in 2014 and 2015.
Moving to Christchurch in 2015, he quickly became involved in local music acts and pub gigs up until the present. KYLE MARCO has been in bands in Christchurch such as the defunct covers band Soul Rehab with local pop icon PRINS, alternative rock/metal band Etheran, and indie rock act Fiona Dead for a time.
Being genre-ambiguous really helps him stay sharp and diversify his playing, adapting to the gig and playing what the room wants and needs. However, his comfort zone lies in the heavier/darker tones of music, such as melodic metalcore and djent-inspired bands such as Northlane, Spiritbox, and Periphery.
Nowadays, he plays guitar for local covers act JINX alongside fellow Ara students, as well as the drums for indie/rock band Cherry Red.
Currently finishing his degree in Music at Ara, he is further honing his repertoire while also learning to network with other musicians for future collaborations and gigs. An EP is in the works, slated for release in early 2024. 2023 single “Heavy Water” is out now on all music platforms.
Catch KYLE MARCO with his bands, and some guest appearances on other acts around the city!