kylekelly Releases 'the inevitable sequel' EP
kylekelly Releases Sophomore EP
the inevitable sequel
Follow Up to Critically Acclaimed Debut a melancholic romcom
Intimate Double-Feature Shows in NYC, LA & Atlanta This Month
On Tour with Natalie Jane This Spring PRESS HERE FOR TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
NEW YORK, NY – February 6, 2026 – Rising pop rock heartthrob, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist kylekelly has released the inevitable sequel, his sophomore EP that picks up right where his critically acclaimed debut a melancholic romcom (2025) and its late night therapy-fueled revelations left off. Five quintessential, emotionally vulnerable tracks highlighting heartbreak, humor, mental health and Gen-Z existentialism, the inevitable sequel begs to be played again while you text someone you shouldn’t. PRESS HERE to listen. kylekelly has three, intimate “double feature” shows planned to celebrate the EP’s release in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Both collections will be played in full, and later this spring, Kelly will tour with Natalie Jane in Europe. Tickets and more information on all dates can be found by visiting www.heykylekelly.com.
Featuring Kelly’s raw, magnetic vocals and vibrant storytelling, the inevitable sequel plays like a collection of snapshots that document key moments over the past several years rather than a single chapter in the artist’s life. It’s a project written across continents (including London’s famed JBJ Studio), and it perfectly blends irresistible and nostalgic pop punk with raw, conversational songwriting. The EP explores themes of growth and self-reflection as Kelly navigates adulthood and learns in real time about relationships, identity and what it means to keep moving forward without all the answers. The result is a project that feels intimate, unpolished in the best way, and deeply relatable.
Growing up in South Jersey, Kelly regularly fell asleep to his CD player and taught himself to play guitar, drums, piano and bass while immersing himself in music theory. Not long after turning seventeen, he started to gig around New York City, performing anywhere with a stage and building an organic buzz that attracted an elite cohort of collaborators including co-producers Jeffery David (Mat Kearney, Seal, Zedd), Brandon Paddock (Avril Lavigne, Boys Like Girls, lovelytheband) and David Sneddon (Lana Del Rey, Lewis Capaldi). Drawing on his personal history with mental health, addiction, and anxious-avoidant habits, Kelly’s work is defined by his eye for storytelling and ability to weave unfiltered emotion with vivid imagery – connecting with fans by holding nothing back. For more information, please visit www.heykylekelly.com.
the inevitable sequel Track Listing
is there something (i don’t know)
break up this time
I’VE GOT FRIENDS
crossfire
lately
the kk double-feature tour
February 11 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY
February 15 – Moroccan Lounge – Los Angeles, CA
February 20 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
Tour Supporting Natalie Jane
April 18 – Studio 2 – Copenhagen, Denmark
April 19 – Uebel und Gefährlich – Hamburg, Germany
April 21 – Columbia Theater – Berlin, Germany
April 22 – Proxima – Warsaw, Poland
April 24 – Rock Café – Prague, Czechia
April 25 – Technikum – Munich, Germany
April 27 – Plaza – Zürich, Switzerland
April 28 – Alhambra – Paris, France
April 30 – 013 Poppodium Tilburg – Tilburg, Netherlands
May 2 – Academy 2 – Manchester, UK
May 4 – HERE at Outernet – London, UK
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Photo Credit: Ashley Crichton
