Artist Info: Red Kites

Formed in Guildford, Surrey in 2010 after meeting at music college, the five-piece combo comprise Moteh Parrot, lead vocals and guitar; Liam Trevor, lead guitar; Andrew Reeves, drums and backing vocals; J.J. Fernandez, bass; Jan Cees Samson, keys, backing vocals and percussion. Front man and songwriter Moteh hails from Inverness and the Highlands are their spiritual home, an influence that is reflected in much of their music, which balances a raw Celtic-tinged alt-rock with an unpredictability which is entirely their own. [read more...]