Kyle Bobby Dunn

Yikes.

I've met Kyle in person and can confirm he is indeed a very troubled person and a creep. People like him need to be held more accountable for their actions. He's not someone you should be around or be associated with. Seriously, steer clear from him.

noted. :(

I have had several horrible encounters with Kyle which have involved some legal action in Canada. He seems to prey on his fans through social media, in particlar women and I want to warn them to please please stay away. He will manipulate and use people for money and places to stay. No idea where he is these days, but please stay safe.
DM if you need any help or support or further evidence.

the contrast between the way the music sounds and the tales of its creator is darkly comic

Ugh. Hope you're doing better now, logic, and thanks for spreading the word.

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I haven't commented on this thread since it started, before news first broke, and I really should, though I've taken everything on board over time. Per beard papa (though I can't say I see the comedy now), definitely a contrast. I will say that in various emails with him -- again, before the news broke, and he reached out to me first -- he was absolutely desperate for coverage of his work, not quite near constant messaging or anything but he saw it as almost the end goal, it seemed. That may sound like many artists but I bring this up to note that he was beyond just about any other musician I can think of in that regard in my own personal experience. What it means I don't know. I have long since deleted his work from my collections and haven't been tempted to return.

yeah bad post on my part there… certainly don’t intend to make light of anyone’s harrowing experiences with the guy by saying it’s funny or anything. I just find it ironically surreal given the tranquil nature of the music itself. I guess it makes sense, though that someone in turmoil would maybe seek refuge in making as well as listening to this style of music. which also could explain why he is/was so prolific.

Labels, musicians, basically anybody would be taking a serious risk taking him on and working with him. He relies on his music for an income, and I feel real bad for the labels that had to cut ties with him and the ones that worked with him in the past (some of his works were triple vinyl releases, which by the way is extremely expensive and costly to put together and release). he wouldn't think twice burning bridges with someone who is a big fan of his music, and it's really really scary how many people he's just simply cut off, stalked, abused, lashed out at etc.. I've heard second hand from several people who follow him on bandcamp and have recieved very odd, very troubling, emotional blackmailing emails to buy any physical releases of his music from his BC page. He really could not care less how long you've been a fan or how much you like his music, he just wants money for it. So I plead for anyone who happens to read this thread to turn away from him if you're making plans to meet him. Just don't do it.

And with regards to what Ned said in the few posts above this one, I'm not suprised to hear him want his music covered so badly. He's extremely self centered. Which is sad to hear especially in that genre of music, you wouldn't think an arist who makes that kind of music would rely so much on prestige and money.

I second what Josto has said. He is an unsafe individual to be around. I've had first hand experience getting the authorities involved several times and it was a really harrowing experience that has been difficult to process.
I've heard from reliable sources that multiple people have restraining orders against him and who knows what else. He is also banned from performing in multiple venues in his city due to his stalking and malicious behaviour, alot of it targeted specifically towards women.
He may be in turmoil like beard papa has stated, but that is no excuse for the abuse he has inflicted on so many people.

Just a friendly reminder to stay away from Kyle Bobby Dunn. Anyone in the Montréal area, anywhere in Canada, or any other part of the world should not make plans to meet him. Not sure where's hiding but please take these warnings seriously. He's a very unstable individual.

Just want to repeat Josto’s post above - please stay safe and don’t meet up with him especially if you’ve only spoken to him online.

Also, someone sent me a message as a follow up to my July post (sorry I couldn’t reply - the system wouldn’t let me without a return email).
If you are out there seeing this, please be safe and I hope you are doing ok. To answer your question, yes as a woman you should be concerned, and also avoid meeting up with him in any kind of scenario. This may sound alarmist but this is a highly unstable person who is particularly dangerous to women. Again, I’m happy to speak with anyone who is concerned, I can provide evidence if needed.