The previously Occhi-featured indie-rock four-piece Chasing Kites announce the release of a new single ‘Collide’ on March 29th, 2024. Chasing Kites was originally founded by frontman Matt Donnelly and guitarist Liam Hope in 2021. After a long search for a rhythm section, drummer James Hunt and bassist Nathan Price were drafted in to complete the band’s electric sound. Hailing from Bristol and named as a BBC Big New Sound, the group intertwine dynamic hooks, 80s synth textures and vivid narratives, capturing reflections on the stories of Donnelly’s youth. With echoes of Catfish and the Bottlemen, The Verve and The 1975, the band have already conjured an arena-ready sound at a tender age. Their upcoming single Collide was recorded with Sam Winfield (Amber Run, Bring Me The Horizon) at Studio 91. A track close to Donnelly’s heart, Collide tells the story of how his parents met.
Reflecting on the single, vocalist and lyricist Matt Donnelly says: “The writing of Collide took me into unexplored territory in terms of the lyrical content. The track tells the story of how my parents fell in love in somewhat unusual circumstances, in that my dad was already married, and my Mum in a long-term relationship. I find it incredibly romantic how their love for one another was strong enough to overcome this. I’d been keen to incorporate this story into a Chasing Kites track for a while and for whatever reason, this piece of instrumentation felt like the perfect opportunity.
For further information on the band, visit the following links
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingkitesofficial
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chasingkites1
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingkitesofficial/
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