Kurtys Kidd Releases Hard-Driving Rock Track - "Mary" is Out Now
About Kurtys Kidd
Kurtys Kidd is a multi-dimensional performer whose creative evolution spans gritty punk clubs, surreal film sets, and some of Canada’s most intriguing musical projects. Based in Kingston, Ontario, Kurtys is stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist for the first time—bringing with him a deep catalogue of experiences as a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter.
He’s no stranger to musical risk. Over the years, Kurtys helped define the sound and style of bands like The Viletones, Vampire Beach Babes, The Death of Me, and Saint X. His work with The Death of Me—a dark, emotionally potent project with Julianne Partridge—garnered critical acclaim, landing the band a feature in SPIN Magazine’s 2007 list of “6 Bands to Watch.” That same year, they performed at San Francisco’s legendary Noise Pop Festival, a proving ground for innovative indie acts.
Now as a solo artist, Kurtys is expanding his creative boundaries even further. His music crosses genres with ease, blending raw rock energy with experimental textures and introspective lyrics. His latest releases, including “What’s in This Box?” and the single “Got It Bad,” highlight a sound that is both unfiltered and sonically distinct.
Kurtys is also a veteran of the screen. He’s appeared in series such as Murdoch Mysteries, What We Do in the Shadows, Earth: Final Conflict, La Femme Nikita, and PSI Factor, often portraying roles as intense and layered as his music.
Whether in the studio, on stage, or in front of a camera, Kurtys Kidd delivers performances rooted in authenticity, imagination, and a relentless passion for storytelling. With a new solo chapter unfolding, he is poised to reach audiences in bold, unexpected ways.
“Kurtys Kidd delivers the kind of raw, genre-bending rock that punches through the noise—equal parts grit, soul, and spectacle. Whether fronting a band or flying solo, he owns the stage like a storm front moving in.”
— SPIN Magazine
ABOUT THE SONG: “Mary”
““Mary” is a song about a person who can’t commit to anyone or anything and needs to keep running to the next “bigger and better” thing to “move up” in the world. Everyone is disposable and something better is always in the wings.
I wrote and recorded the song over two hot and sweaty days. The song began with the idea to use the thickest fuzziest guitar tone and work from there. Sounds best in your car with the volume too high and the windows open as you tear down a back road!”
– Kurtys Kidd
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