Pauline Kyllonen

Pauline Kyllonen is a independent, performing singer/songwriter, based out of British Columbia, Canada. She is a member of Music BC, SOCAN, (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), CARAS, BCCMA and CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association).

In 2008, Pauline self-released her debut EP with the assistance of the Music BC (MAP Program).

In 2005, Pauline entered one of her first song compositions; Rainbow Café into the Music BC (MAP Program). It was this song that managed to win her 3 days of studio recording time at The Factory Studios in Vancouver, BC. In April 2008, she was finally able to go to Vancouver and record and produce her debut CD. The CD was officially released in June 2008.

Pauline was very fortunate to be able to hire and work with some of Canada’s music “best” on her recent CD project. They include: John Maclean and Sheldon Zaharko of The Factory Studios, Pat Steward on drums (The New Odds, Bryan Adams, Matt Good…), Shaun Verreault on electric guitar (solo performer, Wide Mouth Mason), Doug Elliot on bass (The New Odds) and Tyson Naylor on keyboards.

Since the release, Pauline has been extremely busy self-marketing and promoting her CD extensively via the internet; through community, college and online radio stations and live performances.

Through these marketing efforts, Pauline’s CD has received some critical attention, along with radio airplay worldwide.

Pauline’s most recent performances include the 2009 Vancouver Island Music Business Conference and Merritt Mountain Music Festival. Pauline has also been featured Canada-wide on the Chevy Cross Canada Countdown with Casey Clarke on CMT (Canada).

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“Pauline’s melancholy sounds bring Chris Isaak to mind, and they are the kind of tunes to listen to when sipping a cold beer or glass of white wine, most certainly on a balcony somewhere, alone, to immerse yourself in the images and emotions her songs conjure up.” - DJW, Mr. Neil’s Blog, New York City, New York (Apr 26, 2009)

“It’s only a short EP, 4 songs, but this is one of those releases where a listener can discover a great deal. Kyllonen has a warm and intimate honey-smooth voice and sings with a melting ease. Even when she’s rocking out in “Unlucky”, there are no shrill bits; it all seems so effortless.” - Jeremiah Sutherland, BullFrogMusic Reviews (Apr 19, 2009)

Quote: “Think a cleaner, less fussy version of Lucinda Williams and you’ll be on the right track.”

Pauline Kyllonen may hail from Canada, but her sound is right out of Nashville, or Texas, or maybe Arizona. Suffice to say she’s got the Folk/Americana/Country sound down pat and has the talent to make the most of it.~ By Nancy Dunham, Indie-Music.com

Pauline is on FACEBOOK and at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pauline-Kyllonen/5808814940 and on Myspace at www.myspace.com/paulinekyllonen