{"id":41683,"date":"2025-04-02T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41683"},"modified":"2025-03-29T08:07:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T12:07:25","slug":"kite-takes-the-synth-pop-scene-by-storm-with-heartless-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41683","title":{"rendered":"KITE takes the synth-pop scene by storm with \u2018Heartless Places\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swedish synth-pop duo KITE is back with an irresistible new single, Heartless Places, featuring the enchanting vocals of Nina Persson from The Cardigans. Along with a bonus remix by Nine Inch Nails\u2019 own Alessandro Cortini, this track is set to captivate fans around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VFrtCeOJD68?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>KITE first burst onto the Scandinavian synth-pop scene 16 years ago and has since evolved from local heroes into a worldwide sensation. Their 14-track collection, \u2018VII,\u2019 released last year, perfectly encapsulates their cinematic blend of Swedish darkwave\u2014rich with atmosphere, beauty, and a touch of desolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier this year, KITE delivered a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind performance at Stockholm\u2019s Avicii Arena. Performing on ice before a sold-out crowd of 16,000, they turned the venue into a dazzling spectacle complete with synchronized figure skaters, mesmerizing light shows, and dynamic video panels. That unforgettable night was made even more special with a live collaboration with Nina Persson, now immortalized in the official music video directed by Martin Malm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if that isn\u2019t enough, the single also features an intriguing remix by Alessandro Cortini. As KITE puts it, \u201c<em>Alessandro is a huge source of inspiration for us. If you know him from NIN but haven\u2019t heard his solo works, you\u2019re in for a treat. Please check out his catalogue and we recommend that you start with \u2018Avanti\u2019\u2014it\u2019s a masterpiece!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wPBbwaOtt10?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Looking ahead, KITE is ready to light up <a href=\"https:\/\/cruelworldfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cruel World Festival<\/a> in Pasadena, CA on May 17, sharing the stage with legends like New Order, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and Devo. Later this year, they\u2019ll also be gracing the stage at Sweden\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayoutwest.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Way Out West Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned for more exciting updates from KITE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/anotherside.cmail19.com\/t\/y-l-chtmht-itjldhidjy-o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bandcamp<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/anotherside.cmail19.com\/t\/y-l-chtmht-itjldhidjy-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/anotherside.cmail19.com\/t\/y-l-chtmht-itjldhidjy-n\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Swedish synth-pop duo KITE is back with an irresistible new single, Heartless Places, featuring the enchanting vocals of Nina Persson from The Cardigans. 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