Motherboard

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MOTHERBOARD is the newly unveiled artistic persona of Kyle Kidd (all pronouns), created to explore a bold fusion of spiritual tradition, experimental sound, and contemporary electronic music. This project represents a new direction in Kidd’s artistry—immersive, expansive, and grounded in the belief that sound can shift emotion, energy, and atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from Chaka Khan, Grace Jones, Mahalia Jackson, Sylvester, and The Clark Sisters, MOTHERBOARD blends gospel, jazz, soul, blues, ambient, post-punk, house, and electronic music into a distinctive sonic identity. Building on Kidd’s rich vocal foundation, the project introduces new rhythmic structures, production styles, and electronic textures shaped by both club culture and black sonic lineage. Following the release of Kidd’s debut album Soothsayer (2022), which showcased layered, emotionally resonant songwriting and performance, MOTHERBOARD expands this work into a fuller, future-focused sound that embraces movement, atmosphere, and the power of voice over electronic sonics. Beyond solo work, Kidd is also the creative force behind Saint Just and Black Lazarus, projects that explore collaborative and experimental terrains—melding improvisational jazz, post-punk intensity, and electronic textures to push the boundaries of contemporary sound. These projects complement MOTHERBOARD’s ethos, emphasizing both sonic exploration and communal performance energy. Beyond recorded music, MOTHERBOARD extends into multi-se

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Motherboard

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PC Building Simulator OST

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Berlin Clubbers Underground Guide - Minimal Electro House Cuts Calling

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Phunkskerle (Original Retro Club Mix)

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Sexy House (Annual Clubbers Guide for Ibiza Del Mar Lovers)

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Science Solved It

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Random Access Memories

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Attached

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To Exclaim

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Válvula de Escape

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Scan Therapy

Soothsayer

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