Artist info
Genre
Electronic, Indie
Sounds like
Chet Faker, Active Child, Mount Kimbie
band members
Danny Harley - All
Influences
Mount Kimbie, Bonobo, Active Child
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Bio
After the success of its first single, you’d be hard pressed to find a more anticipated record than The Kite String Tangle’s debut EP Vessel. With “Given the Chance” catapulting the project of Brisbane’s Danny Harley to heights even he could not have anticipated, his growing legion of fans will now be treated to an extended view of the undeniable talent’s work.
The anticipation we now see speaks volumes about the incredible rise Harley’s career has taken, and also the ascending trajectory it will undoubtedly continue on. The past 12 months has seen peak after peak, with “Given the Chance” amassing well over 1 million Soundcloud plays before taking out the #19 spot on the 2013 Triple J Hottest 100.
He’s grown as a live performer too, with two sold-out national tours slotting in between appearances at Byron’s Falls Festival and the Groovin the Moo Tour seeing fans flock in their thousands to experience his captivating live show. This year also saw him take the US by storm, playing a number of showcases at the highly-regarded SxSW before dropping in for a guest appearance at the star-studded Coachella Festival.
Amidst this unbelievably demanding schedule, Harley has managed to put the finishing touches on his debut record, with Vessel showing all his early promise was far from a flash in the pan. Current single “Arcadia” again displays Harley’s ability to produce delicate electro-pop, which explores his own feelings of nostalgia and introspection in a way that will reach all music lovers.
What makes The Kite String Tangle phenomenon even more impressive is the fact that it’s entirely his own design, operating as a unique triple- threat in today’s industry as a singer/songwriter/producer. From the playful “Stone Cold” (featuring Vocalist Tiana Khasi) to the driving synth-wave epic “What’s the Point”, the EP flows effortlessly from the start, with each track a carefully crafted musical gem in its own right.
This is a truly special collection of music from an artist clearly at the peak of their powers. The anticipation has not been for nothing, The Kite String Tangle is here to stay.
Featured Artist
2013
9
Dec
The Kite String Tangle
(- Chet Faker ,
- Active Child ,
- Mount Kimbie , ...
Brisbane, QLD
The Kite String Tangle is the experimental solo project of alternative electronic artist Danny Harley. He's one of the winners of our Falls Festival competition and will be taking his warm ethereal beats and striking vocals to the Falls stage in Byron Bay.
Tell us about your music - how did you develop your sound?
'The Kite String Tangle' originally started with me just making some ambient music with no drums and no vocals. Stuff to sleep to. Since then though I've been writing all sorts of stuff and I guess I've sort of found a home in down tempo electronic music.
You’re one of the winners of our Falls Festival competition. What can Falls punters in Byron expect from The Kite String Tangle live show?
It's going to be me up on stage playing a bunch of different samplers, keyboards and pads and singing. Kind of a similar set up to TEED, Elizabeth Rose, Robert Delong or Oliver Tank.
What are you most looking forward to about the festival?
CAMPING! I haven't been camping since last summer. It's been way too long.
What are your plans for The Kite String Tangle in 2014?
I'm releasing my debut EP in February or early March and then probably doing another tour and possibly heading over to SXSW. There's a lot of really cool things in the pipeline for TKST next year but I can't mention them just yet....but I'm so excited.
If you had to make one new years resolution, what would it be?
Hmmmm....I really want to knuckle down and focus on making music a viable career path for me. I think that'll be my New Years resolution :-)
Australian music is…?
…in the eye of the world at the moment. So many other places are looking to Australia to see what comes out of it next. It's a musical gold mine right now.
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Congratulations to our 2013 Falls Festival winners!
Review
This is a great single from Danny. The vocal will draw comparisons to James Blake - which is no bad thing - but it's in an altered context of this surprising track that nimbly moves from low-key electronics to popping samples and bleeps. Very cool stuff.
This is a great single from Danny. The vocal will draw comparisons to James Blake - which is no bad thing - but it's in an altered context of this surprising track that nimbly moves from low-key electronics to popping samples and bleeps. Very cool stuff.
Review
Chuck another half star on this one... it's a solid song with beautiful falsetto dreamy vocals and that nice low end that drops in with the chorus. Pretty stuff.
Chuck another half star on this one... it's a solid song with beautiful falsetto dreamy vocals and that nice low end that drops in with the chorus. Pretty stuff.
Review
This is a tightly produced little track and a great introduction to TKST. Sweet vocal delivery, nodding beat and a bit of muscle with the bass distortion.
This is a tightly produced little track and a great introduction to TKST. Sweet vocal delivery, nodding beat and a bit of muscle with the bass distortion.
