My life with autism has opened the door to new possibilities and opportunities in the music world. The songs, “Everybody Wants to be Heard” and “Love Myself” truly sum up all that I’ve been through.  My journey has taken me from being an outcast to a place now where I really feel good about myself and know that others respect me for my talent.

-Kyle Cousins

Kyle Cousins simply rocks.

Not video countdown, radio dictated rocks, but work overtime to cop the best tickets rent money will buy rocks. It’s a familiar but welcomed sound; three electric guitars, real drums, piano and vocals, the kind with harmonies and ranges, and last but not least, lyrics that actually matter. What a concept.

Like most artists, Kyle was drawn to music early and it most likely saved him, given he was diagnosed with autism at age two. Lured in by the piano, Kyle found his voice and began to flourish. What’s a gift for his audience is the myriad of musical genres he experienced. He immersed himself in his greatest influence, Rock, but Kyle can recite the best of Public Enemy at will. His heroes range from Journey to Coldplay. Their impact is evident in his music while Kyle has crafted his own unique sound over a fundamental Rock foundation.

The approach to his work is rather conventional, the music comes first then Kyle “captures” lyrics second, almost rivaling the stories his melodies tell. This method has worked well for Cousins, whose new single Forever Number One, is a power anthem collaboration with hit producer Sherwin Charles.

Kyle’s work is driven by a desire to be “a mainstream threat towards today’s artists,” he adds, “I hope to make music that really connects to a different variety of people.” His song “Everybody Wants to be Heard” just might accomplish such a lofty goal with its classic structure and contemporary production, resulting in a rich full sound with a relevant message.

A natural on stage, Kyle is never shy under bright lights but is instead in his element. In under a year he rocked Six Flags Live & Local, A Fair Park Fourth, and raised funds for the Dallas Ft. Worth Center for Autism, appearing at Fuzzy’s Tacos and Jamba Juice locations where 10% of the proceeds went to the center. Kyle appeared on The Deborah Duncan Morning Show, Great Day Houston, and was featured on CW 39 Houston, CBS Dallas as well as 97.1 The Eagle during National Autism month

Kyle Cousins is a unique artist because he is not chasing fame but genuinely loves the art of making good music. Kyle has studied well and daily puts his learning to practice. Because of this hard work, the road before Kyle is paved with multiple opportunities to grow and share his work with a wide audience sure to love what he has to say.