Kite are a Swedish
synthpop group composed of Nicklas Stenemo (The Mo,
Melody Club
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) and Christian Berg (
Yvonne,
Strip Music,
The April Tears). Originating from
Malmö
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and now based in
Stockholm, they are signed to
Astronaut Recordings and have published six
EPs since their debut in 2008, each of which was released on CD and as a limited
vinyl record
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edition. They have performed at festivals including ''Recession Festival'' in
Århus
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,
Denmark
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, ''
Arvika Festival'' and ''Putte i parken'' in Sweden,
Wave Gotik Treffen in
Leipzig
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, and
Amphi Festival
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in
Cologne
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.
In 2020 they released new music with producer Benjamin John Powers.
Reception
Their eponymous debut EP ''Kite'' was reviewed favorably by the ''
Side-Line'' magazine comparing it to classic 1980s synth-pop acts such as
Erasure
Erasure () is an English synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985, consisting of lead vocalist and songwriter Andy Bell with songwriter, producer and keyboardist Vince Clarke, previously known as co-founder of the band Depeche Mode and a membe ...
or
Yazoo, while the German ''
Sonic Seducer'' noted singer Stenemo's distinctive voice. The EP ''Kite III'' was lauded for its original sound by ''Side-Line'' and ''Sonic Seducer'', the latter marking a darker tone in this release. The release ''Kite IV'' has been seen as a mix of classic 1980s synth-pop similar to
OMD and modern, experimental sounds. Kite's sixth EP ''VI'' was released in 2015. It has been compared to the sound of
Kraftwerk and
Vangelis
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.
The 2010 single "Jonny Boy" reached position 49 in the Swedish charts.
Discography
Album
EPs
Singles
Appearances
*Sweat Boys "Endlessly" feat. Nicklas Stenemo of Kite (2019)
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Wayback Machine
References
External links
DiscogsOfficial myspace siteOfficial YouTube channel
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Swedish synthpop groups
Swedish musical duos
Musical groups established in 2008
2008 establishments in Sweden