Kyle Bylin is a music technology analyst and user experience researcher, who specializes in consumer products and behavioral trends.

Previously, Bylin conducted user research and developed consumer insights at Live Nation Labs, a division of the company that creates websites and mobile apps. He authored internal reports on why people attend shows, how they convince friends to go, and the impact of venues on the live experience. Bylin also founded and edited sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. He brought together over 30 influential execs, startup founders, and leading thinkers to write long-form essays, available online under a collection of the essays called “Divergent Streams.”

Prior to Live Nation Labs, Bylin was a chart manager at Billboard magazine. He oversaw the Social 50 and Uncharted artist rankings, spearheaded the development of Billboard’s music streaming chart initiatives, and wrote a weekly column about chart activity. He also contributed reporting and managed editing for Hypebot.com, a leading trade publication. He has been featured as a source in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, Marketplace Money, and MTV News.

Bylin co-hosts The Upward Spiral (Hypebot.com’s podcast), which provides its listeners with in-depth commentary and interviews featuring music and tech executives.