He began his music career in the mid-1990s in Orlando as a singer–songwriter and live drummer in glam punk band Dirty Barby.

He played drums for punk band The UV's, leading to his appearance in the film Devil Girl with that group.

[2] Kyle served as songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and live drummer for glam punk band Dirty Barby in the mid-1990s.

[4][5] In 2001, Orlando Weekly reported, "the group's performances often turn into raging band vs. audience battles that border on out-and-out brawls.

"[3] The film Vampire Clan featured the Dirty Barby song Nothing's Real, credited to Kyle Justin.

He curated the event on September 29, 2002, which featured over 30 female musicians, spoken word, visual and performance artists.