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Kites

You and I in the Kaleidoscope Out Now

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Member Since: 11/3/2007
Band Members: On the EP: Jean-Philip Grobler(Songwriting, Vox, Guitar, Bass, Programming, Synths, Keys, production), Jay Sikora(Drums), Patricia Beranek(Vox) Live: Jean-Philip Grobler(Vox, Guitar), Nicholas Bacon(Guitar), Matthew Clohesy(Bass), Bryn Roberts(Keys, Synth), Chris Higginbottom(Drums)
Influences: Jaga Jazzist, The Sleepy Jackson, Kashmir, Silversun Pickups, 120 Days, Air, The Arcade Fire, Kate Bush, Guillemots, Muse, Beck, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Midlake, Cinematic Orchestra, Bat for Lashes, Maps, Bruce Springsteen, The National, Bloc Party, Mew, Camera Obscura, Elbow, Doves, El Perro Del Mar, Elliott Smith, M83, Keane, Euroboys, Fleetwood Mac, Interpol, Josh Rouse, Kasabian, Klaxons, The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Kings Of Convenience, Led Zeppelin, Matthew Good, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, Nick Drake, Nine Inch Nails, Peter Bjorn & John, Phoenix, PJ Harvey, Pop Levi, Supernumeri, Razorlight, Ryan Adams, The Shins, Sigur Ros, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, Snow Patrol, Sonic Youth, The Stills, The Stone Roses, Ian Brown, Tom Vek, LCD Soundsystem, Wilco, Wolfmother, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie
Sounds Like: Radiohead, Mew, Kashmir, My Bloody Valentine, Kitty Wu, Jaga Jazzist, Kate Bush, PJ Harvey, Muse
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Biography:

A delicate glockenspiel melody floating above a guitar rock apocalypse, fearing for its' life. The Clash performing the Carmina Burana. A heartbreaking James Bond love scene soundtrack, covered by The...
Posted by Kites on Mon, 26 May 2008 04:44:00 PST

Still busy with VISA stuff and writing new material

Hello everyoneSo, unfortunately this whole US VISA story is a lot more drawn out and involved than I anticipated. My return ticket to the USA is now booked for the 11th of July, but my VISA lawyer war...
Posted by Kites on Thu, 22 May 2008 05:00:00 PST

Press

Which is why I am thrilled by Heroes and Villains by Kites; it is indeed something special, a song whose high production value and detail-precious execution make it a cut above the rest...And it does ...
Posted by Kites on Wed, 21 May 2008 09:47:00 PST

Back in South Africa for a little bit

Hey everyoneSo, I got back to South Africa on Tuesday. I'm back here to organise a new VISA for the USA because my previous one ran out. Bummer.Anyway, it's really nice to be back and see my family wh...
Posted by Kites on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:36:00 PST

Kites eCard!

Hey guysSo, the lovely folks at Fanatic Promotion who are promoting my EP made this eCard. Check it out and feel free (very, very free) to send it to your friends.http://www.fanaticpromotion.com/proje...
Posted by Kites on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:58:00 PST

Buy the EP on iTunes here:

Hey Guys!Just a quick note to let you know that you can now buy the EP 'You and I in the Kaleidoscope' on itunes if you click here:It's actually available on iTunes in every country, so if it links yo...
Posted by Kites on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:04:00 PST

Were being written about, strangely....

Hello thereSo, my ever resourceful mother who constantly scours the internet for proof of my existence found this:http://www.thelastpopsong.blogspot.com/and this:http://www.alimerickox.com/Just scroll...
Posted by Kites on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:47:00 PST

Looking through the Red Sci-Fi Dog Goggles

Hello friends and loversSo, last night was the last gig until I get back from sorting out my new VISA for the USA in South Africa, my home turf. It went really well, apart from the Jean-Philip Grobler...
Posted by Kites on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:08:00 PST

Buy my EP at Amazon.com and soon everywhere else

Hello EveryoneFirst off, I wanted to let everyone know that you can now buy my Ep, You and I in the Kaleidoscope, at the Amazon.com MP store. You basically go to the site and search for Kites You and ...
Posted by Kites on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:27:00 PST

The Gig last night

Hey everyoneSo, I want to thank everyone who came out to the show last night. We had tons of fun on stage, and it all went off without any laptops crashing or amps exploding which is generally a good ...
Posted by Kites on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:19:00 PST