Kyla Jean is a Singer/Songwriter from the North End of Halifax. Her debut EP “Pretty Word for Pain,” came out in 2023. Her alternative style of music takes inspiration from Folk, Americana and Jazz. Currently, she studies Music therapy at Acadia.

Born and raised in Halifax, Kyla Jean began her songwriting journey in 2014 when her grandfather fell ill. She sat down at the piano and wrote about the grief her family was facing. Music had always been a source of joy, and from age 11 on, it became a haven to communicate shared human emotions.

Inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Rose Cousins Kyla’s music takes the listener through an emotional landscape. Her Debut EP, “Pretty Word for Pain,” was brewing during the pandemic and is now released on all platforms. To Kyla, music is a third space where people share a unique vulnerability with strangers and connect. Her lyricism and composition showcase these universal experiences.

Kyla is pursuing a degree in music therapy at Acadia University. She looks forward to meeting other musicians at Acadia, studying guitar and voice, and is currently working on writing her first album.