Kite - Currents

Recorded at an abandoned pig farm in Hamar, Norway by the band and producer Fredrik Ryberg (Andrew W.K.), Currents is the latest entry in a collection of rare, intermittent, yet wholly compelling releases by the Oslo-based sludge/post-hardcore trio, KITE.

Aiming to reboot the buzz built around last year’s Argonauta Records-approved album, Irradiance, the band is thrilled to be stepping out into the void once more, backed by the clout of a mighty new battalion.

“The team behind Majestic Mountain Records are solid idealists with a true passion for music,” explains vocalist/guitarist, Ronny Flissundet. “We’ve been truly impressed by the fantastic work they’ve done with the likes of Jointhugger and Draken. Having met them personally at numerous Roadburn Festivals down the years, they just feel like the perfect match for us.”

Leading with new single, ‘Turbulence’, an eerie and manic song musically and lyrically, the disorientating video delivers a whole other level of nightmarish intrigue. Directed and shot by Gøran Karlsvik in an eastern Norwegian wood full of dark nature and vivid uncertainty, the song and video capture the gloomy and sonic disposition of a band that prides itself on the intensity of discord. Scarred and scored by throat-tearing vocals and skull crushing melodies.

Currents by KITE will be released 8th October on Majestic Mountain Records. Vinyl will be available in October.

Currents will be available in 2 options;

Majestic Edition
Limited to 150 copies and ONLY AVAILABLE here at MMR HQ or BANDCAMP,
- 180-gram heavyweight vinyl
- Gatefold (matt) with 10mm spine
- Black polylined inner sleeve
- 33 rpm heaviness
- All safely protected in a PVC sleeve
Vinyl comes in black+blue marbled
- and an exclusive Kite patch!

Kite Edition
Limited to 250 copies
- 180-gram heavyweight vinyl
- Gatefold (matt) with 10mm spine
- Black polylined inner sleeve
- 33 rpm heaviness
- All safely protected in a PVC sleeve
Vinyl comes in blue+black swirl + silver splatter

And also 6 test pressings on sale! Ships without any sleeve and ships immediately if not combined with any other pre-orders.

Tracklisting:
1. Idle Lights
2. Turbulence
3. Murdress
4. Ravines
5. Currents
6. Infernal Trails
7. Ferret
8. Heroin
9. Unveering Static

Recorded fall 2020 at Grisebingen Studio, Hamar (N) + MIR, Oslo (N)
Produced and mixed by KITE and Fredrik Ryberg
Mastered at Jeløy Sound, Moss, Norway
Artwork by Arjen Kunnen
Graphic works by Gøran Karlsvik

Moog synth on various tracks by Ole Ulvik Rokseth
Random backing vocals by Gøran Karlsvik