Forrest Kline

Forrest Kline established himself as the lead vocalist and creative force behind the power pop band Hellogoodbye, which he formed in 2001. The band quickly gained national recognition after winning the MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout contest, an achievement that significantly launched their career. Kline’s early work with Hellogoodbye included the release of their self-titled EP in 2004, followed by the critically acclaimed album ‘Zombies! Aliens!

Vampires! Dinosaurs!’ in 2006. That same year, he composed and acted in the music video for their hit ‘Hellogoodbye: Here (In Your Arms)’. His compositional talents also extended to soundtracks, with contributions to ‘Kids in America’ and the video game ‘Amped 3’ in 2005.

Kline expanded his impressive repertoire as a composer and writer, contributing music to numerous television series and films. His work has been featured in popular shows such as ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ (2008), ‘Royal Pains’ (2010), ‘Desperate Housewives’ (2011), ‘Pretty Little Liars’ (2014), ‘Awkward.’ (2014), ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ (2014), and ‘Are You the One?’ (2014). In film, his compositions have appeared in ‘Daddy Day Camp’ (2007), ‘Hard Boiled Eggs’ (2009), ‘Virgin Territory’ (2014), and the Oscar-winning film ‘Clouds’ (2020). Beyond his band, Kline also demonstrated his production expertise, notably producing Never Shout Never’s ‘The Summer EP’ in 2009 and Hellogoodbye’s second LP, ‘Would It Kill You?’, in 2010.

His ongoing work across various musical projects, from leading a band to composing for major film and television productions and producing for other artists, firmly establishes his enduring impact and multifaceted talent within the entertainment industry.