Many variables combine to make a debut album one that resonates with listeners, and Kyle Richardson is hitting the mark on all of them. The Vancouver-based singer-songwriter released Louder Than Words in October. Spearheaded by Richardson and his dynamic, relentless energy, the album came out just the way he intended. Featuring eleven tracks, the record is just an overall, well-written display of style and musicianship. His intention was to form a body of songs that are representative of him as a person and an artist. While Louder Than Words is certainly a pop-sounding album, Richardson decided to make the songwriting paramount. He did not want to get into chasing trends. To hit on a debut, many artists get hung up on how songs sound, as in, do they sound like they belong with what’s curre...
